In 2016, Laith Al-Saadi won America's hearts and a spot in the finale of NBC's "The Voice." Now he's poised to bring his authentic blend of blues, soul and classic rock to audiences around the nation and the world. Laith Al-Saadi has always…
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The 2017 Inner City Blues Festival returns to the Eagles Lodge Saturday, April 22. Originally in the 1980s and 1990s, the festival was a community event for various civil rights and social justice causes. Since its return six years ago it…
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Greg Johnson / CBA President
I want to start this month’s column out with a big announcement. The Cascade Blues Association’s 30th Anniversary Concert has been scheduled for Sunday, May 21 to take place at The Crystal Ballroom in Portland.…
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The Owl Magazine states, “One would have to be in a pretty foul mood not to be entertained by the mysterious awesomeness of Bob Log III. Sure, his musical skills are something to behold, his one-man-band brand of blues/Americana displaying…
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Nick Schnebelen has blues in his blood. Nick and siblings grew up with their parents who played music full time in the Kansas City blues scene. Along with his sister Danielle and brother Chris, they formed the band Trampled Under Foot which…
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Former Portland resident and Delta Groove recording artist, Franck Goldwasser aka Paris Slim will be heading back north for a spring tour of Oregon that will be making stops at numerous venues and featuring special guests along the way. Paris…
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Portland singer and diva Lorna Bracken Baxter keeps her family's rich musical legacy alive
By John Rumler
From a very early age, vocalist Lorna Bracken Baxter knew that she was going to devote her life to singing and music. “It has always…
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“Robert Randolph is an American Original," says Blue Note Records’ President Don Was. "He has mastered what is, arguably, the most complex instrument in the world and developed a unique voice that is equal parts street-corner church and…
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Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder Str., Portland
Wednesday, March 1 – 7:00 pm
Members always Free – Non-members $5.00
Opening Acoustic Set – Mark Shark
Second Electric Set – Sister Mercy
If you look at the BluesNotes calendar for March you’ll…
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Here’s a list of new music received at the CBA office or purchased personally this past month that should be noted:
Annika Chambers – Wild & Free (Under The Radar Music Group)
Billy D & The Hoodoos – Overnight Success (Rokdablu…
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Laith Al-Saadi – Star From “The Voice” In Portland
2017 Inner City Blues Festival “Healing the Healthcare Blues”
Ramblings On My Mind – March 2017
Dante’s Presents The Cool and Mysterious Bob Log III
Kansas City Guitar Hero Nick Schnebelen Brings His Band To Oregon For Two Nights
Paris Slim Oregon Tour March/April
The Lady Sings the Blues, and Jazz Too
The Aladdin Theater Welcomes Robert Randolph & The Family Band
What’s on Tap for March’s General Membership Meeting …
New Music To Note – March 2017