
JD McPherson & Joel Paterson, Double Header at Polaris Hall
With an unaffected take on vital American music and a voice that channels the spirit of Little Richard and James Brown - JD McPherson and HiStyle Records present traditional Rhythm & Blues and Rock N’ Roll with fresh and exciting songwriting.
Chicago…

December New Music Releases
There is so much good music out there, to help sort through it, we recommend starting here.
Biscuit Miller & The Mix – Chicken Grease (American Showplace)
Bob Margolin – This Guitar And Tonight (VizzTone)
Dave Spector –…

2019 Muddy Awards – In Review
The Cascade Blues Association held its 31st annual Muddy Awards in high fashion, returning for the second straight year to the Alberta Rose Theatre. Twenty-two awards were handed out honoring our members’ selections for their favorite musicians,…

Canada’s Blue Moon Marquee at The Lake
Born in the wild rose foothills of Alberta, Canada but now residing on the British Columbia coastline, Blue Moon Marquee is a Gypsy Blues band who write and perform songs influenced by anything that swings, jumps, or grooves. Artists like Tom…

Lucky Peterson
50: Just Getting Started!
Jazz Village
By Greg Johnson
The term prodigy may be thrown out regarding many artists, but when it comes to Lucky Peterson it is clearly a fitting title. The son of bluesman James Peterson, Lucky scored his first…

December’s General Membership Meeting Set To Raise The Roof
Well, the end of another year is upon us and your CBA has seen a number of changes during that time — moving our memberships meetings from Catfish Lou’s to a temporary home at The Mission Theater, then finding a permanent location at The…

CBA Holiday Party
Join the Cascade Blues Association for our annual Holiday Party, again returning to the East Portland Moose Lodge. The doors open at noon, with performances throughout the day — The JT Wise Band, Gerle Haggard, Timothy James and Tave Fasce…

Bob Corritore and Friends
Do the Hip-Shake Baby!
Vizztone
By Randy Murphy
Bob Corritore is a harmonica demon, and on his new release, “Do the Hip-Shake Baby!” he’s positively possessed. But his harmonica action is not the only attraction on this follow up to…

Kick Off The New Year at The Garages Satellite Pub
At The Garages Satellite Pub will be bringing in the new year with three great acts: The Cliffhangers playing classic rock with a twist, prodigal young bluesman Timothy James and his band, and Vahalla’s Tribute to Led Zeppelin. It’s a little…

Biggest Blues NYE Bash In The Metro Area
Catfish Lou's & Legends is throwing the party of the decade with three of your favorite bands. The night will begin with Sister Mercy, then move on to a set from Norman Sylvester, and then finishes with a performance from Rae Gordon. It…