2023 Journey to Memphis Finalists
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Journey To Memphis Postponed

The Cascade Blues Association’s signature event, the Journey To Memphis competition to select acts to represent the organization and region at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, has been postponed due to the current coronavirus…
Gary Burford  Passes On
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Musician and Promoter Gary Burford  Passes On

Gary Burford, perhaps one of the best-loved members of the Salem and Oregon music community, passed away this past month after a long-term battle with cancer. He had worked with a number of the Northwest finest bands, including the Boyd Small…
Dom Flemons Prospect Hill
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Dom Flemons Prospect Hill

Dom Flemons Prospect Hill The American Songster Omnibus Omnivore Recordings Prospect Hill was originally released in 2014, the third solo outing from Dom Flemons, the multi-instrumentalist founding member of the Grammy winning Carolina Chocolate…
Crawling Up A Hill
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Various Artists

Crawling Up A Hill - A Journey Through The British Blues Boom 1966-71 Grapefruit Records This is an extensive look at the British Blues scene beginning with the release of John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton and pushing through…
Anni Piper
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Anni Piper

Blow Up Doll Sugar Daddy Records “Blow Up Doll” is Anni Piper’s first recording since relocating to Oregon several years ago. Produced at Jimi Bott’s Roseleaf Recording, Piper brought together an impressive collection of some of the…
The Lucky Losers
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Bay Area Blues Duet The Lucky Losers

Danger meets sophistication in the soulful music of San Francisco’s The Lucky Losers. Accompanied by a dynamic four-piece ensemble, veteran Bay Area artists Cathy Lemons and Phil Berkowitz deliver a truly signature sound, layering elements…
Samantha Fish
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Samantha Fish – Blues Phenom Returning to Portland

After launching her recording career in 2009, Samantha Fish quickly established herself as a rising star in the contemporary blues world. Since then, the charismatic young singer-songwriter has earned a reputation as a rising guitar hero and…
New Music to Note-September 2021
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Anni Piper Celebrates the Release of New Album

One listen will tell you why her homeland has labeled Anni Piper The First Lady of Blues. Not only is she a sultry vocalist, but she’s also an insightful composer, accomplished bass player and show stopping performer. Born and raised in Australia,…
Phenomenal Women
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Phenomenal Women – Female Songwriters and the Women Who Inspire Them

The Lake Theater & Cafe will host singer-songwriters LaRhonda Steele, Bre Gregg, and Beth Wood as they share a stage for the first time to perform the music of their heroes— Nina Simone, Etta James, Dolly Parton, Sara Bareilles, Patty…
New Music to Note-September 2021
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New Music of Note – May 2020

May New Music Releases There is so much good music out there. To help sort through it, we recommend starting here.   Anni Piper – Blow Up Doll (Sugar Daddy Records) Casey Hensley – Good As Gone (Self Release) Crystal Shawanda –…