“There doesn't seem to be very much that singer-songwriter-storyteller Kate Vargas is too afraid to reveal. Listen as her tales of love ('If You Love Me') and the devil ('Throw the Devil Back') weave their way through a riotous brew of folk,…
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Born and reared in New Orleans, Devin Phillips’ intense affair with the saxophone began at the age of eight. By 14, he was accepted into the prestigious New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (whose alumni include Branford Marsalis, Harry Connick,…
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Guitar Player Magazine writes, “If San Francisco is home to anyone approaching the abilities of a modern Jimi Hendrix, it’s Eric McFadden.”
In Review describes McFadden as: “Encompassing three decades of recording and performing live,…
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The Lake Theater was proud to host this all-star Portland trio’s debut CD release, “It’s About Time,” last April. Since then, that recording has received rave reviews world-wide, including in top jazz magazines in the U.S. (Downbeat)…
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Austin’s Eric Johnson has been traveling on a prolific odyssey over the course of more than four decades. Along the way, his creations have encompassed repertoire that cross pollinate genres which include rock, blues, jazz, fusion, soul, folk,…
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The 39-year-old still lives on several acres not far from the Holly Springs, Mississippi, home where he was raised by “Big Daddy,” his grandfather, the late singer/songwriter/guitarist R.L. Burnside whom Cedric famously played with, just…
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Multiple Blues Music Award winner Curtis Salgado is a Northwest icon with a reputation for his high-intensity performances and a repertoire inspired by his encyclopedic knowledge of soul, blues and R&B music. Guitarist Alan Hager has also…
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Grammy nominated and Blues Music Award winning harmonica player and band leader Mark Hummel has been showcasing his extraordinary Harmonica Blowouts since 1981. They are always an event guaranteed to be first rate and not to miss. He consistently…
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by Greg Johnson, CBA President
Usually I run this column in December, but following the passing of Steve Pringle I decided to wait for this month to list my choices for favorite albums of the year. This is by no means the say all end all listing…
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Minnesota-based folk and blues artist Charlie Parr has released a new eponymous titled album that collects new songs and new studio versions of classics/audience favorites from throughout his career, featuring his trademark resonator and 12-string…
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Kate Vargas Brings Her Eclectic Sound to Portland
Devin Phillips – Black & Blue
Eric McFadden Brings His Guitar Diversity to Dante’s
The King Louie Organ Trio Returns to The Lake
Eric Johnson – Classics: Past & Present Tour
Cedric Burnside – North Mississippi Blues Legacy
Curtis Salgado & Alan Hager Duo -Two Nights At The Lake
Mark Hummel’s Harmonica Blowout 2020
Ramblings On My Mind ~ Greg Johnson, CBA President
Charlie Parr at The Aladdin