Chris Cain - Raisin’ Cain
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Chris Cain – Raisin’ Cain

Chris Cain Raisin’ Cain Alligator Records Review by John Taylor Let’s just cut to the chase; This album smokes. With his 13th album (his debut with Alligator Records), Chris Cain isn’t just raisin’ Cain, he’s raisin’ the bar. Guitar…
Artur Menezes - Fading Away
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Keb’ Mo’ – Livestream From City Winery New York City-May 5th

Keb' Mo' - Livestream From City Winery New York City - May 5th Keb’ Mo’s self-titled release under his coined Keb’ Mo’ moniker, reached its quarter-century milestone in 2019, and over the years, Keb’ has proven that he is a musical…
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Waterfront Blues Festival July 2-5, 2021

Waterfront Blues Festival July 2-5, 2021 As some of you may know, the Waterfront Blues Festival will be taking place this year, but in a new location and a much different format. Things are changing at a very rapid pace, as the organizers keep…
New Music to Note-September 2021
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May 2021 New Music To Note

May 2021 New Music To Note   AJ Fullerton – The Forgiver and The Runaway (VizzTone)   Chris Cain – Raisin’ Cain (Alligator)   Clarence Spady – Surrender (NOLA Records}   Eddie Turner – Change In Me (7-14…
Ramblings On My Mind-March 2021
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Ramblings On My Mind – May 2021

Ramblings On My Mind - May 2021 Greg Johnson, President, Cascade Blues Association The end of March truly saw a drastic change in my life. Going into Urgent Care due to a blockage in my bowels, it was discovered that I have cancer. The next…
Cascade Blues Association / Artichoke Music  Present Livestream with adam Scramsted

CBA / Artichoke Music Present King Louie & Renato Caranto

Cascade Blues Association / Artichoke Music  Present Livestream with King Louie & Renato Caranto The Cascade Blues Association in partnership with Artichoke Music, brings the May edition of our monthly blues meeting on Wednesday, May 5. This…
CBA President Greg Johnson diagnosed with cancer
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CBA President Greg Johnson diagnosed with cancer

CBA President Greg Johnson diagnosed with cancer Now for some sad news. If you aren't on Facebook, you may not know that CBA President Greg Johnson was recently diagnosed with cancer.  The blues community is stepping up to help Greg and his…
Sunday wilde’s - Peace in Trouble
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Sunday wilde’s – Peace in Trouble

Sunday wilde’s Peace in Trouble, A West Coast Collaboration By Marie Walters & Sunday wilde Last month saw the launch of Sunday wilde’s ninth album, Peace in Trouble, featuring guest Harpdog Brown. And launch it most certainly did –…
Blue Diamond Bar & Grill that's Nasty
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The Blue Diamond presents – That’s Nasty

The Blue Diamond presents - That’s Nasty Back by popular demand Dirty blues is a tradition that goes way back to the days of Jelly Roll Morton and Ma Rainey. It's been kept alive over the years by Chitlin' Circuit artists like Barbara Carr…
Artur Menezes - Fading Away
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Artur Menezes – Fading Away

Artur Menezes Fading Away VizzTone Review by John Taylor Go ahead. Call it rock if you like. But despite its raw edge, Artur Menezes’ fifth album, “Fading Away,” is authentic, bare-knuckled, indie blues at its core. The all-original…