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Linsey Alexander – Live at Rosa’s 

Linsey Alexander  Live at Rosa’s Delmark Records   by John Taylor  The “Hoochie Man” lives. And Linsey Alexander, whose blues are as authentic and Chicago as they come, is living well, if his “Live at Rosa’s” album, released…
Victor Wainwright & The Train
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Victor Wainwright & The Train

Victor Wainwright & The Train  Memphis Loud Ruf Records by Greg Johnson  Victor Wainwright is without doubt one of the piano kings of our time. On his latest disc, Memphis Loud, he takes us on a compelling journey through a series of…
New Music to Note-September 2021
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New Music Releases July 2020

New Music Releases July 2020 There is so much good music out there. To help sort through it, we recommend starting here.  Albert Castiglia – Wild and Free (Gulf Coast Records)  Ana Popovic – Live For Live (Artist Exclusive)  Crystal…
Blues Fest 2020
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Blues Fest 2020 – Listening Together

Blues Fest 2020 - Listening Together Presented by Bank of America July 4th on KOIN TV and ONLINE / KBOO July 4th & 5th We may not be at the waterfront, but we are still coming to you this July 4th weekend ✨ We are proud to share…
Ramblings On My Mind-March 2021
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Ramblings On My Mind July 2020

Ramblings On My Mind July 2020 Greg Johnson, Cascade Blues Association President  Typically, we make a point not to bring politics into the organization’s stances, but this past month has brought about a divisiveness that we must address.…
David Jacobs-Strain, Christopher Worth and Haley Johnsen
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David Jacobs-Strain, Christopher Worth and Haley Johnsen – New EPs to be Released Simultaneously

David Jacobs-Strain, Christopher Worth and Haley Johnsen New EPs to be Released Simultaneously Three of the area’s brightest young artists will come together for one special night to release new music EPs at the Alberta Rose Theatre.  David…
Cathedral Park Free Jazz Festival
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Cathedral Park Jazz Festival-ONLINE

40th Cathedral Park Free Jazz Festival  Will Be Virtual, Streaming Live Online  July 17, 18 and 19, 2020  Portland, Oregon, June 27 2020 – Like jazz, life in the time of the pandemic is about improvisation.    This year,…
2020 Performance Venue Project
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2020 Performance Venue Project

2020 Performance Venue Project Help a Musician – Give a Kid a Smile https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/2020-performance-venue-project The shutdown of businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic has affected musicians and venues particularly…
50 Years of Como Ms. Blues
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Various Artists – 50 Years of Como Ms. Blues

Various Artists 50 Years of Como Ms. Blues Wolf Records International  by John Taylor Wolf Records International recent compilation album, “50 Years of Como MS Blues,” serves as an excellent primer for anyone who’s interested in learning…
2020 Blues Music Awards
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2020 Blues Music Awards

2020 Blues Music Awards For the first time in its 41-year history, the Blues Music Awards was unable to celebrate with its huge extravaganza as they have done for so many years. The pandemic may have shut down the in-person event, but The Blues…