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…
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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,…
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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…
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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 –…
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Greg Johnson, Cascade Blues Association President
In this time of pandemic, like everybody else, I found myself confined to either home, or in my case also spending long hours at work, listening to a lot of music. Whether live online broadcasts…
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Here is a list of local Blues & Roots Musicians**
Please help if you are able to!
Ben Rice, paypal.me/BenRiceMusic
Big Monti paypal.me/BigMontiNashville, Venmo @Monti-Big
Brian Foxworth, Venmo @Foxworth-Brian, Zelle @BrianFoxworth, Cash…
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Important Message
from the Cascade Blues Association
If you’re reading this and you’re a member of the Cascade Blues Association the website now contains your monthly issue of the BluesNotes online. Due to the coronavirus situation and its…
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There is so much good music out there. To help sort through it, we recommend starting here.
Bernard Allison – Songs From The Road (Ruf Records)
Jimmy Johnson – Every Day Of Your Life (Delmark Records)
John “Blues” Boyd –…
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Old School
Polymerase Records
Review by Greg Johnson
On his sophomore release, Old School, guitarist Tom Gilberts continues to display his full-tone sound and tasteful string work. He hits the notes just as they’re supposed to be—with meaning…
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Ice Cream in Hell
Alligator Records
Review by Randy Murphy
One could quite quickly exhaust a long list of adjectives trying to describe Tinsley Ellis’s new album, Ice Cream in Hell. “Searing? Sure. “Gutsy?” You bet. “Combustable?”…
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Samantha Fish – Blues Phenom Returning to Portland
Anni Piper Celebrates the Release of New Album
Phenomenal Women – Female Songwriters and the Women Who Inspire Them
New Music of Note – May 2020
Ramblings On My Mind – May 2020
Virtual Tip Jars for Musicians
Important Message
April New Music Releases
Tom Gilberts
Tinsley Ellis