Change In The Weather - Janiva Magness Sings John Fogerty
Blue Elan Records
By Greg Johnson
It is not too unusual to see musicians honoring those they appreciate or respect with recordings of music that crosses genres. It doesn’t always…
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Since 2005, The Blues Foundation has annually held a competition to recognize excellence in independent blues recordings. The best self-produced CD competition is open to affiliated blues societies from around the world to submit one entry each,…
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The Cascade Blues Association Board has approved a sponsorship grant request from Julie Amici to help support the Music Enrichment Program in the Neah-Ka-Nie School District. Julie has secured additional grants to get this program off the ground.…
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Congratulations to Ben Rice for being named the 2019 recipient of the Sean Costello Rising Star Award from the Blues Blast Awards. It is hard for us to believe that Ben is a “rising star” as he has been such a solid presence in our region…
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Various Artists - Battle of the Blues Chicago vs Oakland
Delta Roots Records
By Greg Johnson
During the twentieth century, African Americans undertook a Great Migration from the Southern states to other areas of the nation to search for more…
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Don’t miss out on what promises to be an extraordinary night of sultry soul and beautiful blues as three amazing vocalists join forces: Cascade Blues Association Muddy Hall of Fame inductee LaRhonda Steele will be joined by legendary Portland…
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"There is no blues band performing today as different as HowellDevine—nor as delightful." ~ Lee Hildebrand, Living Blues Magazine/SF Chronicle
Triple threat talent, Joshua Howell (guitar, harmonica, vocals) and percussion savant, Pete Devine…
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Review by Greg Johnson
They often say that you have to pay your dues if you want to sing the blues. Well, if that is the case then Janiva Magness has paid those dues tenfold over the course of her tumultuous life. Raised in a dysfunctional family…
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It is getting near Muddy Awards time again, and as with last year, we have sent out invites to around fifty members to be a part of the initial nominating committee. Some of the people were on this list last year, but many were not, as we want…
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There is so much good music out there, to help sort through it, we recommend starting here.
Alex Lopez - Yours Truly, Me (Maremil Records)
Altered Five Blues Band – Ten Thousand Watts (Blind Pig)
Coco Montoya - Coming in Hot”…
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Janiva Magness – Change In The Weather – Janiva Magness Sings John Fogerty (Blue Elan Records)
2020 Best Self-Produced CD Competition Entry Deadline October 2
Blues In The Schools –
Blues Blast Awards Honors Ben Rice
Various Artists – Battle of the Blues Chicago vs Oakland
Sirens Of Soul And Blues
HowellDevine – Raw & Authentic Shack Shakin’ Blues
Book Review – Weeds Like Us
Ramblings On My Mind – Greg Johnson, CBA President
September New Music Releases 2019