Ramblings On My Mind-March 2021

Ramblings On My Mind ~ Greg Johnson, CBA President

The CBA held the first-round of its annual Journey to Memphis competition in early May and as usual there were plenty of surprises. For me, one of the best things about this event is the number of new acts that apply. There’s always somebody…
New Music to Note-September 2021

New Music Releases – June 2019

There is so much good music out there and to help sort through it, we recommend starting here:   Eric Gales – The Bookends (Mascot Label Group) Harpdog Brown – For Love & Money (Dog House Records) Kelly’s Lot – Can’t Take…
2023 Journey to Memphis Finalists

Journey To Memphis Finalists To Move On To The Waterfront

On May 10 and 11, the Cascade Blues Association hosted its first round of Journey To Memphis contestants vying to travel to Memphis to participate in the International Blues Challenge. Sixteen acts played twenty minutes each before three judges…
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Bandstand – James Clem

Hi, Friends — my big news this month is the release of my new CD "Stuff You Gotta Watch."  This 18 song disc has been in the works for some time and was recorded onto analog tape by ace producer/engineer Ron Rogers. This is mostly acoustic…
Blues In The Gorge Workshops
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Menucha Blues In The Gorge Workshops 2019

Immerse yourself in a long weekend of classes and jams with four world class blues players and teachers. During your stay, take up to 12 classes, enjoy exceptional meals, and in your free time explore the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic…
Brandon Santini

Brandon Santini

The Longshot American Showplace Music When you think of the new generation of modern day harmonica greats you certainly must include Brandon Santini on that list. With a handful of Blues Music Award nominations already in his portfolio, including…
Jamestown Revival

Jamestown Revival – Texas Roots/Blues/Rock

Since its debut in 2014, Jamestown Revival  has been building an extensive fan base through grass roots support and relentless touring, and has performed at iconic venues from the Ryman Auditorium to Red Rocks Amphitheater as well as festivals…
Shinyribs

Shinyribs’ Eclectic Sounds at Dante’s

Shinyribs is the continuation of former Gourds band member Kevin Russell’s musical journey that began in Beaumont, TX when, at 14, he found his father’s guitar under his bed. The band is a river of country-soul, swamp-funk, and tickle.…
Roy Book Binder

Roy Book Binder, Authentic Blues Troubadour

Roy Book Binder has the goods: original, bare-knuckle, low-down blues. Who can say he was friends with the Rev. Gary Davis, Pink Anderson, and Robert Lockwood Jr. and toured with Arthur Big Boy Crudup, Hot Tuna, JJ Cale, and Bonnie Raitt? Roy…
Mary Flower

Mary Flower Celebrates New Release

Portland guitarist and singer Mary Flower will celebrate the release of her new CD, Livin’ With The Blues Again, during a special engagement at the Secret Society ballroom. This marks her twelfth recording in a long and busy career. Livin’…