News from The Blues Foundation - September 2021
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News from The Blues Foundation – September 2021

News from The Blues Foundation September 2021 International Blues Challenge We are in countdown mode! After a year’s hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all eager to gather at the 2022 International Blues Challenge (IBC), scheduled…
Key Events and Save the Dates! September 2021
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Key Events and Save the Dates! September 2021

Key Events and Save the Dates! September 2021 9/9 Allman Betts, Roseland Theater (CBA c0o-sponsored event) 9/11 CBA Journey to Memphis Competition, Artichoke Music 9/11 Sonny Hess Birthday Bash/Street Fest, Blue Diamond 9/24 Duffy Bishop,…
Altered Five Blues Band - Holler If You Hear Me
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Altered Five Blues Band – Holler If You Hear Me

Altered Five Blues Band Holler If You Hear Me Blind Pig Records, Sept. 3, 2021 Review by Anni Piper You might think volunteering for your local blues society would be all sassafras and tedium. However, that would be terribly misguided as there…
Blues Nights - Lovejoy Rooftop at the Botanist
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Blues Nights – Lovejoy Rooftop at the Botanist

Blues Nights - Lovejoy Rooftop at the Botanist Lovejoy Rooftop 910 NW 14th Ave. in the Pearl District The CBA is delighted to be working in partnership with Soundstage Events and Muse Media Collective to bring these special nights of blues music…
Board Spotlight - Randy Murphy
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Board Spotlight – Randy Murphy

Board Spotlight - Randy Murphy An Oregon native, Randy’s been a fan of blues since his high school years, but his interest piqued in 1982, when he heard Albert Collins playing in a dive in Ashland. Many years later he picked up a copy of BluesNotes…
The CBA and Artichoke Music Present 2021 Journey to Memphis Sept. 11
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The CBA and Artichoke Music Present 2021 Journey to Memphis Sept 11

The CBA and Artichoke Music Present 2021 Journey to Memphis Sept. 11 A fundraiser – your tickets and donations help the winner get to Memphis! Saturday, Sept. 11 -- Doors at 1 p.m. Program at 1:20 p.m. Tickets at Eventbrite are $20 per person.…
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Introducing Kirk Anderson

Introducing Kirk Anderson New Blues Notes Writer Introducing Kirk Anderson, our new Blues Notes contributor. He’s written two articles this month, one about the upcoming Allman-Betts show at the Roseland and another from an interview with…
CBA President Greg Johnson - September 2021 update
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CBA President Greg Johnson – updated 10.7.21

CBA President Greg Johnson In case you aren’t following on Facebook, here are the latest updates on how Greg is doing …   From Greg’s wife Cherie: 10.7.21 I get to see the love of my life today! Greg is out of ICU but not readmitted…
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Blue Diamond Street Fest & Sonny’s Birthday Bash – Saturday, Sept. 11

Blue Diamond Street Fest & Sonny’s Birthday Bash Saturday, Sept. 11, from 3-9 p.m. Once again, this year the Blue Diamond takes over Flanders Street at the back of the club.   The music schedule: 3 p.m. -- Sportin’ Lifers with…
Allman-Betts Band
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The Blues Americana Allman-Betts Band

The Blues. Americana. Allman-Betts Band by Kirk Anderson Music has so many definitions around the world. The definitions change with time. Each generation feels their definition is the only one that matters. Oxford Languages defines Americana…