
Coyote Kings
Rocket
Underworld Records
By Greg Johnson
Guitarist and band leader Robin Barrett states that he’s extremely proud of this new album by the Coyote Kings, feeling it’s the best thing they have ever done. And he just may be right. Rocket…

What are those dancers doing?
by Julia Box
You may see them on the dance floor, dancing in a partnership or solo. They (hopefully) look like they know what they’re doing; executing dips and turns that suggest they are not just casually grooving to the music. If they look…

Terry Robb
Hey CBA Friends, I’m very excited to announce my new album and release concert – with discounted tickets for CBA members! Friday, March 8 at 9 p.m., join me at The Secret Society Ballroom for the Confessin’ My Dues Record Release Show…

Rich Layton
Howdy Y’all! The band and I are celebrating our new album “Salvation Road” with a big party on Saturday, March 23rd at 9pm! We’ve invited our friends Sister Mercy to join the fun, along with some surprise guests. Every ticket includes…

Lloyd Jones
"I'm enormously grateful and delighted for the wonderful audience at the Mission Theater CBA concert in February! Terry Robb was spectacular and the audience so responsive to our new songs.This was a beautiful venue for the music community…

New Music To Note March 2019
Benny Turner and Cash McCall – Going Back Home (NOLA Records)
Chris O’Leary - 7 Minutes Late (American Showplace Music)
Dany Franchi – Problem Child (Station House Records)
Dee Miller Band – Leopard Print Dress (Self Produced)
Dirty…

Mavis Staples
Live In London
Anti-Records
By Greg Johnson
When it comes to soul and gospel vocalists, does it get any better than Mavis Staples? It would be pretty tough to come up with anybody with as fine a resume. Mavis has worked professionally for…

Mardi Gras Celebrations in Portland
You don’t need to head to New Orleans or Rio to celebrate Carnival season; there are plenty of parties happening right here in the Portland area. Here are a handful to note:
Mysti Krewe of Nimbus presents the Ninth Annual Portland Mardi Gras…

Paula Harris – Speakeasy (Self Produced)
Speakeasy
Self Produced
By Greg Johnson
Paula Harris made quite a statement when it came to her 2012 debut, Turning On The Naughty, with its rambunctious and bawdy blues presentation. It was a prime display of what had garnered her a third-place…

Rich Layton and Tough Town
Salvation Road
Never Lucky Records
By Greg Johnson
Rich Layton, a first-hand veteran of the Houston Gulf Coast scene has been plying that same authentic sound in the Portland area for many years. Layton’s a sly songwriter who just happens…