Third Annual Blues In The Gorge & Acoustic Blues Masters Concert: Oct 2nd

This fall, aspiring musicians from around the country will gather for a five-day blues guitar camp to hone their skills and immerse themselves in the music. This year’s instructors include four of the world’s finest acoustic blues musicians:…

Blues & Bargains – The Sixth Annual CBA Rummage Sale Returns To The Bomber! Sept. 17th

Imagine making a big difference to your blues association while cleaning your closet of your unneeded items — now imagine having fun while making that difference! The annual rummage sale is coming up fast, and you can donate your good used…
Bandstand

Bandstand – September 2016

The Ellen Whyte Plus Sized Band Hey Everyone! I want to extend an invite to you all to come out to The Trails End Saloon, 1320 Main St, Oregon City, OR, Saturday night, October 15 for a one-of-a-kind celebration, featuring The Ellen Whyte…

Ramblings On My Mind

Greg Johnson / Cascade Blues Association President In my opinion, the Cascade Blues Association, or any other blues or music society, has a responsibility to not only promoting all artists equally, one and the same, but to help introduce newer…

The Ted Vaughn Blues Band Plays Blues and A Whole Lot More

By Laurie Morrisey Playing with artists such as John Fogerty, Robben Ford, Corey Stevens, Doug MacLeod, Savoy Brown, and Big George Brock, The Ted Vaughn Blues Band is no stranger to the stage. They have been featured with everyone from John…

Lisa Mann

Hard Times, Bad Decisions JayRay Records Whatever recipe Lisa Mann is currently using to cook her albums, I hope that she has it written down, because they’re definitely a gourmet taste. Her latest release, Hard Times, Bad Decisions, is chock-full…

Barbara Healy & Groove Too

Been There Done That McKenna Records Barbara Healy has long been one of the finest vocalists in the lower Willamette Valley whose talent is reflected in her amazing, passionate songwriting and performances. Since the 1980s she has been delivering…
2021 Best Self-Produced CD Competition

Entries For The Best Self-Produced CD Competition Now Being Accepted

Since 2005, The Blues Foundation has held an annual competition to recognize excellence in independent blues recordings. The Best Self-Produced CD competition allows affiliated blues societies from around the world to submit one entry each,…
Journey To Memphis All-Stars

Journey To Memphis Competition

From the listener’s seat The Waterfront Blues Festival is my favorite Portland event. Where else can you see a whole year of blues entertainment with 15,000 of your closest friends for a $10 ticket? We all love the headliners, but I always…

Mick Kolassa

Taylor Made Blues Swing Suit Records Mississippi-based bluesman Mick Kolassa is back with his third recording in as many years, and as with those previous two he has hit another winning formula with Taylor Made Blues. Kolassa is an exceptional…