What’s on Tap for October’s General Membership Meeting …

Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder Street, Portland Wednesday, October 5 – 7:00 pm Members always Free – Non-members $3.00 Opening Acoustic Set – The Tracey Fordice Band Second Electric Set – The Beacon Street Titans As the Cascade Blues…
2021 Best Self-Produced CD Competition

Last Chance To Submit Entries For The Best Self-Produced CD Competition

If you’re planning to offer your self-produced CD to the Cascade Blues Association for consideration as its entry in The Blues Foundation’s competition, then time is running short — all entries must be received no later than the October…

Ramblings On My Mind – October 2016

Greg Johnson / CBA President Well this month’s Rambling column is not so much a rambling from my part, but rather an explanation. Every now and then, people ask just what they receive for their $25.00 membership to the Cascade Blues Association.…

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers

Live in ’67 -- Volume Two Forty Below Records By Randy Murphy Last summer, I reviewed John Mayall's new album chronicling a series of live dates in various London clubs during the spring of 1967. Now, Mayall and his pals at Forty Below Records…

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…

John Blues Boyd

Introducing John Blues Boyd: The Real Deal Little Village Foundation If you listen to just one new artist this year, you should direct your attention to John Blues Boyd. At the age of 71 he has released his debut disc with the urging and guidance…

Fabrizio Poggi

Texas Blues Voices Appaloosa Records Texas has long been fertile ground for outstanding blues musicians. It has carved a tremendous niche in the history of the genre, stretching back to Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Willie Johnson, and Lightnin’…

Matthew Skoller

Blues Immigrant Tongue ‘N Groove Records Chicago-based harmonica ace Matthew Skoller is back with his fifth release. It’s fitting for a musician who has been laying down some of the sharpest harp music in The Windy City for nearly three…
New Music to Note-September 2021

New Music To Note – October 2016

Here’s a list of new music received at the CBA office or purchased personally this past month that should be noted: Alexis P. Suter Band – All For Loving You (American Showplace Music) Anni Piper – More Guitars Than Friends (Sugar Daddy…

Rae Gordon & the Backseat Drivers — Blues in the Fast Lane

Rae Gordon is a familiar name in the local blues community. Not only for her music talent, but for her amazing support of musicians and their craft. Rae and her band, the Backseat Drivers, will be representing the Cascade Blues Association at…