Midnight at The Crossroads - Oct. 22 Echo Theater
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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
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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 Monthly Meeting - LIVE with Tevis Hodge Jr Wednesday September 1st at 7pm

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.…
Ben Rice - Shake a Hand
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…