Timothy James

Portland’s Heritage of Amazing Youth Blues Musicians Continues with Timothy James

The usual interview questions don’t work too well when talking to Timothy James. “Did you always want to perform professionally or if not, what did you want to be when you grew up?” 14-year-old Timothy’s response was, “I didn’t…

Chase Walker Band

Not Quite Legal Revved Up Records The Chase Walker Band’s second release, Not Quite Legal, is a great indication that these teen-aged musicians were not just another flash in the pan group of youngsters trying their hand at the blues. They…

Thanks For Helping At The CBA Rummage Sale

By Cherie Robbins, Rummage Sale Chair The Cascade Blues Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of blues and roots music in the Great Northwest. Formed in 1986, the CBA has since become one…
The Portland Blues Cruise

The Muddy Awards – A Premier Blues Night

The biggest single night for the Portland blues community returns again to The Melody Ballroom on Wednesday, November 2 as the Cascade Blues Association presents its annual Muddy Awards. Honoring musical achievements from the past year, awards…
The Portland Blues Cruise

2016 Muddy Awards Nominations

The following are the 2016 Muddy Awards Nominations. If you are a CBA member follow the link to vote. Remember you must be logged in to vote.   2016 Muddy Awards Nominations Contemporary Blues Act: Ben Rice Band Kevin Selfe &…

For The Love Of John: A Benefit For John Pounds

Salem-based bassist John Pounds has long been a favorite of the Oregon music scene, so when he suffered a stroke last March, many of his friends and fans wanted to help him out as much as they could and put together a number of benefit shows…

Lightnin’ Willie and the Poorboys, Hot Blues From Los Angeles                       

“Los Angeles based bluesman Lightnin' Willie has developed a particularly intriguing wrinkle on the genre, one that's cool, airy, with a sinuous groove that infiltrates his audience's consciousness and invariably gets them on their feet. He…

Duffy Bishop Headlines 2016 Oregon Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies and Concert

On Saturday, October 8, the Oregon Music Hall of Fame will present a special evening celebrating this year’s honor roll inductees. The class of 2016 includes prominent musicians and industry members Pete Krebs, Fernando, Brian Berg, Paul Brainard,…

Ellen Whyte Celebrating Five Milestones At Trails End Performance

Ellen Whyte & The Plus Size Band will perform at The Trails End Saloon on Saturday, October 15 to celebrate five different anniversaries. First, on a personal level the performance will recognize Ellen’s birthday, the twenty-fifth wedding…
The Portland Blues Cruise

Spend A Day On The Willamette River On The Portland Blues Cruise

What can be better than a day on the Portland Spirit, floating along the Willamette River, dancing and listening to the sounds of some of our region’s finest blues musicians? This October you’ll have the opportunity to experience three decks…