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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Now in their sixth year, The Walla Walla Guitar festival has gotten even bigger than ever before. Combining forces with Feast Walla Walla, you’ll be treated to amazing national and regional acts, along with gourmet food and wine offerings.…
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The Journey To Memphis is the Cascade Blues Association’s regional competition to select the acts that will represent our organization and region in next year’s International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, TN, held in early 2018. This…
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Beale Street, Memphis, TN
January 30-February 4, 2017
By Jeff Levine
It’s great to be back in Portland, where the trees are green, the politics are blue and the living is healthy. I had the chance to return to Memphis for the 2017 International…
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Do What Your Heart Says To
Arbor Lane Music
Saxophonist Scott Ramminger may live and work in the Washington, DC area, but his musical soul lies directly in New Orleans. His songs are filled with the jumpy, second line and jazzy feel associated…
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Stripped Down & Surrendered
FWG Records
When it comes to songwriting, it should go without saying that the very best music comes through when it is honest and has been experienced. Especially with the blues. It is about life and its lessons.…
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Overnight Success
Rokdablu Records
The long awaited follow-up to Billy D & The Hoodoos' 2013 debut album Somethin’s Wrong has finally arrived and it is filled with the same catchy songs with their bare-boned, rock-inflected riffs that…
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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
The 2017 Walla Walla Guitar Festival gets (even) LARGER!
2017 Journey To Memphis Applications Due By April
Return to the International Blues Challenge
Scott Ramminger
Cee Cee James
Billy D & The Hoodoos