David Bromberg

The Aladdin Theater Welcomes The David Bromberg Band

David Bromberg has played with everyone and toured everywhere. He can lead a raucous big band or silence an audience with solo acoustic blues. Bromberg's sensitive and versatile approach to guitar playing has earned him a coveted position as…

Canadian Guitarist Jesse Cook Plays Salem’s Elsinore Theater

Over the years, Jesse Cook has tried to cross-pollinate his music with music from different parts of the world. After two decades of crisscrossing the world in restless pursuit of inspiration, innovation, and collaboration, the Paris-born, Toronto-raised…
Jimi Hendrix

Experience Hendrix Returns With Biggest Line-Up Ever!

Lauded by critics and fans alike, the multi-artist Experience Hendrix Tour is set to return in 2017 to celebrate one of music’s greatest innovators: Jimi Hendrix. This latest edition of the annual tour will kick off on Friday, February 17…
Beverly Frentress - Dust On My Shoes

Dust on My Shoes – The Musical starts Jan. 22

Local recording artist and playwright, Beverly Frentress, of Stone Soup Blues, in conjunction with PDX Playwrights, presents her original play with original songs, score, and lyrics, Dust on My Shoes, The Musical. Co-produced by Miriam Feder. Offered…
Thank You To Holiday Party Volunteers

Thank You CBA Volunteers!

The CBA would like to extend a huge thank you to the following individuals who volunteered their time to help us out at this year’s Holiday Party. The CBA greatly appreciates your time and efforts: Ann McLaughlin Beverly Jones Bonita Davis Bryan…

Vasti Jackson

The Soul of Jimmie Rodgers Vasteye Music Recently, this year’s Grammy nominees were announced and among them was the latest release by Vasti Jackson, The Soul of Jimmie Rodgers, in the traditional category. Now, this may seem a little odd…

William Bell

This Is Where I Live Stax William Bell first made his mark on the soulful blues market back in 1961 when he released the song “You Don’t Miss Your Water” for the fledgling Stax label. Though perhaps not gaining the attention that many…

Guy King

Truth Delmark Records Chicago-based Guy King has released one superb recording with his latest, Truth. Tasty guitar licks abound alongside very soulful vocals. Originally from Israel, King has been capturing many fans over the years for his…
Bandstand

Band Stand Jan 2017

Harvey Brindell & The Tablerockers A Band Taking Shape It’s about a shared vision. And that obviously goes well beyond the genre of music you want to play. For a band to become a cohesive unit there’s all sorts of other issues to consider.…
New Music to Note-September 2021

New Music To Note – Jan 2017

Here’s a list of new music received at the CBA office or purchased personally this past month that should be noted:   Al Basile – Mid-Century Modern (SweetSpot) Albert Castiglia – Big Dog (Ruf Records) Big Dave McLean – Better…