The Bones Of JR Jones

The Bones Of JR Jones & Smith/MacKay All Day Double Headed Bill

Jonathan Robert Linaberry performs solo under the moniker The Bones Of JR Jones. As a one-man band he fuses a moody blend of soul, blues, roots, and Americana that sounds enormous on both record and in concert. “I listen to a lot of soul,…
John Mayall

Blues Rock Legend John Mayall Returns to The Aladdin

As "The Godfather of British Blues," John Mayall has an impressive musical career that spans over 50 years. The English blues singer, pianist, harmonica player, guitarist, and songwriter founded the band, the Bluesbreakers in the 1960s, whose…
Acoustic Guitar Summit Christmas

Acoustic Guitar Summit – Terry Robb • Mark Hanson • Doug Smith

The Acoustic Guitar Summit is made up of three of the country’s best finger-style guitarists. Two members, Doug Smith and Mark Hanson, won a Grammy in 2005 for their contributions to the Henry Mancini “Pink Guitar” album. The third member,…
2019 Waterfront Blues Festival
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2019 Waterfront Blues Festival Preview

By Don Campbell By all accounts, last year’s Waterfront Blues Festival was a smash – another beautiful Fourth of July weekend run along the Willamette River. What many don’t know is the underlying turmoil that nearly closed the gates…
Black Joe Lewis

Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears

Known for their can’t-miss, full-throttle live performances, Austin’s Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears are touring in support of their latest recording, The Difference Between Me & You. Their new album returns Lewis to his original…
Young Guns Of The Blues

Young Guns Of The Blues – Ben Rice • Kivett Bednar • Tevis Hodge Jr • Justus Reece • Timothy James

Music Mondays is pleased to welcome some of the finest young guitarists in Portland as they share stories and songs in an old-fashioned acoustic guitar circle. This intimate show will include three-time 2019 Blues Music Award nominee Ben Rice…
Cascade Blues Association

PDX Blues Directory

We are currently working on a web version of the CBA Business Directory where You will be able to submit your Business as well as search the categories for the Blues Business that you need. Stay tuned It will be up soon.   The Capacitors www.thecapacitors.com 310-920-7535   Rich…
New Music to Note-September 2021

New Music to Note – May 2019

New Music that has come into the Cascade Blues Association, bought personally or listened to this month worth checking out. Brandon Santini – The Longshot (American Showplace Music) Kenny Lee & The Sundowners – Standing Tall (Self…
Cascade Blues Association

Responsibilites of Board and other working with the Cascade Blues Association

The following is a list, though not limited to assignments for individuals, that your board of directors and several volunteers are currently working on. As you can see, there is a lot more to being behind the scenes with the Cascade Blues Association…
Carvin Jones

Guitar Dynamite – Carvin Jones Band

Carvin Jones, “The King of Strings,” is an explosive blues front man who astounds crowds with his raw talent and charisma. His remarkable energy, showmanship and guitar ability have made him a favorite of music fans and fellow musicians…