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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By Jamey Winchester
"What kind of music do you play?" Native Oregon Singer and Songwriter Melody Guy fields that question often, and her new album, Dry the Rivers, answers that question nicely: “American music.”
Very seldom do I experience…
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Blues Tools
Self Released
By Greg Johnson
Kathryn Grimm has put together a smart collection of twelve songs that exhibit directly her talents as a songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist. Everything comes across sensationally. Whether singing…
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Hail To The Kings!
Alligator Records
By Greg Johnson
Over the course of two decades, The Cash Box Kings have consistently shown that they’re one of the premier Chicago-based blues bands. Craftily blending social issues with humor, they…
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The CBA extends its congratulations to Lina, the winner of this year’s CBA autographed guitar. Multiple signatures from some of the blues world’s renowned musicians adorned the guitar, which the CBA offered in a raffle at the Waterfront…
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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
Melody Guy – Dry The Rivers – MFG Records
Kathryn Grimm
The Cash Box Kings
CBA Autographed Guitar Winner – Lina!!