
Midnight at The Crossroads – Oct. 22 Echo Theater
Midnight at The Crossroads
Oct. 22, Echo Theater
By Marie Walters
We are partnering with Querencia Dance Productions to promote a completely different kind of blues show on Oct. 22. “Midnight at the Crossroads” is a celebration of the blues…

New Music to Note-September 2021
New Music to Note-September 2021
Southern Avenue — Be the Love You Want
The DogTown Blues Band — Search No More
Johnny Tucker, feat. Kid Ramos and the Allstars — 75 and Alive
Rodd Bland and the Members Only Band…

Cascade Blues Association / Artichoke Music Present Tevis Hodge Jr
Cascade Blues Association / Artichoke Music
Present Tevis Hodge Jr
Wednesday September 1st at 7pm
The CBA is pleased to present Tevis Hodge Jr, an up-and-coming guitar player in Portland whose set list is dominated by traditional blues and ragtime.…

CBA Presents – Johnny Wheels and the Swamp Donkeys
CBA Presents:
Johnny Wheels and the Swamp Donkeys
(First in a Series)
By Marie Walters
Located under the protective cover of expansive canopies where the old On Deck sports bar used to be, Botanist House hosts Lovejoy Rooftop, a venue offering…

Ramblings on My Mind August 2021
Ramblings on My Mind August 2021
by Shelley Garrett CBA VP
News and Upcoming Events
“Blues for Slim Lively, a Benefit for Greg Johnson”
Save the date: Oct. 17 at the Crystal Ballroom. Tickets go on sale Aug. 1 through the Crystal Ballroom…

Tim Shaughnessy – April 3 1955 – June 12 2021
Tim Shaughnessy: April 3 1955-June 12 2021
By Dave Kahl
On Sunday, July 11th, one of the most poignant, touching tributes took place at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm near Woodburn; a celebration of the the life of Tim Shaughnessy: bass player,…

Member Spotlight – Marie Walters Board Secretary
Member Spotlight:
Board Secretary Marie Walters
Marie was asked to join the board as Secretary in June of 2019 and was elected to the board to serve in 2020 and 2021. She comes from a background steeped in both music and community service, having…

Johnny Moore
Johnny Moore
By John Taylor from quotes and notes from Ed Neumann, Joe McCarthy & Scott White
Portland has a little less swing in its step these days.
Drummer Johnny Moore, whose sticks have struck up some of the best rhythms the city has…

Carlton Jackson 1961 – 2021
Carlton Jackson 1961 – 2021
By Dave Kahl
The shock waves that rippled through the Portland music community with the passing of Carlton Jackson, nearly a month ago (as of this writing), have yet to ebb. In fact, the impact has been felt across…

Ben Rice – Shake a Hand
Ben Rice
Shake a Hand
(Self-release)
Review by John Taylor
Ben Rice’s latest album is called “Shake a Hand,” and you’d best shake a leg and get your hands on a copy.
Recorded by Keenan McRae in New Orleans and engineered by Jimi Bott…