
Gary Clark Jr. Two Oregon Shows
Since 2010, Grammy Award-winning guitarist Gary Clark Jr. has wowed audiences around the world with his electrifying and incendiary performances. The eclectic Texas music circuit inspired much of Clark’s sound along with performing in the…

3rd Annual Peninsula Rhythm & Blues Festival!
The 3rd Annual Peninsula Rhythm & Blues Festival will take place at the Port of the Peninsula in Ocean Park, Washington on September 13 and 14. Now held under a big tent so rain or shine you’ll enjoy a great selection of blues, food, beer,…

September General Membership Meeting
It may be September, but the summer heat is a long way from being over. Especially when it comes to blues performances in Portland and its region. That’ll certainly be true for the September Cascade Blues Association General Membership Meeting.…

Bandstand – Lloyd Jones
After 30 years of touring and recording with this band, a precious cassette “Live At The Emperor’s Chambers” came to light just as best friend, keyboard player, genius music director/arranger Glenn Holstrom was about to succumb to cancer.…

Blues Rocker Bryan Flynn Comes To Town
International recording artist Brian Flynn has been complimented as being one of the most phenomenal guitarists on the scene. Recognition like that, along with his band’s ability to play a vast array of music, has allowed them to include…

Keesha Pratt Band – 2018 IBC Winners at Catfish Lou’s
The Houston based, International Award Winning Keeshea Pratt Band possesses the skill and artistry reminiscent of Blues old school Motown; a rarity among bands of any genre today. The 9 piece musical collective, lends its energy and passion…

A Celebration of the Life and Music of Sheila Wilcoxson
It is with heavy heart that we bear the news that Cascade Blues Association Hall of Fame member Sheila Wilcoxson has been diagnosed with stage four cancer and only has a short time left. A celebration of her life and music is being organized…

Sugaray Rayford
Somebody Save Me
Forty Below Records
By Randy Murphy
With a voice that swings with ease between delicate and muscular and a stage presence even God envies, Sugaray Rayford is the consummate entertainer. In his live shows, Rayford burns through…

Ramblings On My Mind – Greg Johnson, Cascade Blues Association President
Every year during summer festivals and events I am reminded on just how important the International Blues Challenge is to the blues world. We always hold our finals at the Waterfront Blues Festival and that in itself has been a major role player…

Patrick Stilwell
Tales From The Riverside
Self Released
By Greg Johnson
This is one of those albums that you like more after every play. Exceptional songwriting and performances that blend well together make for a winning formula, and Patrick Stilwell knows…