Carvin Jones
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The Big Legrowlski to Host Guitarist Carvin Jones in May

Buddy Miles called Carvin Jones "The New King of Strings,” and The Cascade Blues Association is proud to announce Jones’ first appearance in Portland at The Big Legrowlski. Guitarist magazine ranked Jones as one of the top fifty blues guitarists…
In Loving Memory of Jim Mesi
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In Loving Memory of Jim Mesi

Jim Mesi passed away in early March. He was an icon of the Portland music scene, having played for more than fifty years at the very top level. Throughout his career in Portland, and for a short while in Seattle, Mesi inspired countless musicians.…
Thank You Squrl

Thank You Squrl

After twenty-seven years of bringing the blues to radio and promoting shows in the Columbia River Gorge, Steve “Squrl” Curley will be retiring from further endeavors at this time. Through his radio program, listeners were exposed to the…
Ramblings On My Mind-March 2021

Ramblings On My Mind ~ Greg Johnson, CBA President

An icon of the Northwest music scene is gone, and it is hard for me to believe. For as long as I can remember Jim Mesi has been there. It’s much like with BB King — the thought was that they would be around forever. You knew that there were…
New Music to Note-September 2021

New Music To Note – April 2019

There is so much good music out there. To help sort through it, we recommend starting here:   Blues Company – Ain’t Givin’ Up (In-Akustik) Colin Linden & Luther Dickinson with The Tennessee Valentines – Amour (Stony Plain) Gary…
Leo “Bud” Welch - The Angels In Heaven Done Signed My Name

Leo “Bud” Welch

The Angels In Heaven Done Signed My Name Easy Eye Sound Though Leo “Bud” Welch had performed most of his life, he truly didn’t find recognition outside of Mississippi until he released his first recording, Sabougla Voices, in 2014 at…
Jimi Hendrix Tribute Returns

Alberta Abbey to Host NW Musicians Fundraiser for Fly Me To The Moon Organization

On Sunday, May 19, four of Portland’s most beloved musical acts will take the stage to raise money for Fly Me To The Moon, a new nonprofit organization that delivers live music performances to seniors in assisted living, retirement communities,…
the Eighth Annual Inner City Blues Festival

North Portland Eagles Lodge to Host the Eighth Annual Inner City Blues Festival – “Healing the Healthcare Blues”

The Eighth Annual Inner City Blues Festival, “Healing the Healthcare Blues,” returns April 27 to the North Portland Eagles Lodge. The event is a fundraiser for Health Care for All-Oregon, an advocacy organization working to bring an equitable,…
Southern Songwriter Charley Crockett

Southern Songwriter Charley Crockett Slated for Polaris Hall

Charley Crockett’s unique approach to American roots music — Texas blues, classic country, and Cajun soul — has earned him an audience on both sides of the Atlantic. Cutting his teeth as a street performer in both New York and New Orleans,…
Jimi Hendrix Tribute Returns

Jimi Hendrix Tribute Returns to Blue Diamond

Jimi Hendrix may just be the most celebrated guitarist of all time and has been the subject of numerous studies by guitarists who have been woodshedding his music for more than fifty years. Tributes to the legend have always been popular and…