Every December, the Cascade Blues Association asks its members to attend the monthly membership meeting to cast their votes for the people who they would like to run the organization for the coming year. All five officer positions (President,…
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Now in its fifteenth year, the Musician’s Toy Run Benefit, hosted by Francine West, will once again hold a day-long show aimed at bringing holiday joy to children. The event returns to the Trails End Saloon, 1320 Main Street, Oregon City,…
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Harvey Brindell & The Tablerockers
Booking Your Band Part 1 “The Following”
Booking a band is an area that I have considerable experience and expertise in. I often get questions from other musicians about the best way to get a band booked.…
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Feelin’ Freaky
Self Produced
You won’t find John Nemeth’s new album on the shelves at your local record store or available through CDBaby, on Amazon or anywhere else on line for that matter. If you want it, you’re going to have to purchase…
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West Coast Toast
Delta Groove Music
Mitch Kashmar delves deeply into the sound of West Coast blues with his latest release West Coast Toast — and it’s something that he should be quite familiar with as he has been a longtime mainstay on…
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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:
Blueass – Things Left Behind (Self Produced)
Bobby Rush – Porcupine Meat (Rounder)
Cee Cee James – Stripped Down &…
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December is right around the corner and the holidays will soon be upon us. Though they’re still a couple of months away, we wanted to mention a couple of special events coming up this December. Both of these are sure to sell out, so don’t…
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Cool On The Bloom
NiaSounds
Terry Robb without question is one of the finest guitarists playing the blues (or any other form of music for that matter) today. Adept at electric and acoustic guitars, he displays lightning quick, crisp flair on…
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Eponymous EP
Self produced
The Thunder Brothers eponymously titled debut recording is a four song EP chock full of powerful, driving rocking blues. Made up of four of Portland’s most talented and respected musicians, they each have a resume…
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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…
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2017 CBA Officer Election Coming In December
2016 Musician’s Toy Run Benefit To Be Held November 5
Band Stand – November 2016
John Nemeth And The Blue Dreamers
Mitch Kashmar
New Music To Note – November 2016
NW Women Rhythm & Blues, Lloyd Jones Have Special, Not-To-Miss Holiday Events Coming Up
Terry Robb
Thunder Brothers
Portland’s Heritage of Amazing Youth Blues Musicians Continues with Timothy James