Murder at the Crossroads by Doug MacLeod & Debra Schiff
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Murder at the Crossroads

Murder at the Crossroads by Doug MacLeod & Debra Schiff   A NEW MYSTERY FOR MUSIC FANS “Murder at the Crossroads” transports the traditional mystery into the world of blues music. It was cowritten by Doug MacLeod, a world-touring,…
Angela Easley - Rise
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Angela Easley – Rise

Angela Easley Rise Class A Records Review by Anni Piper Lush is the first word that springs to mind when I hear the arrangements on this album. If it were a floral bouquet, Easley’s work wouldn’t be a bunch of lazy daisies but rather orchids…
Ramblings - May 2022
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Ramblings April 2022

Ramblings April 2022 by Anni Piper Blues lovers in Portland and nationwide are mourning the passing of Greg “Slim Lively” Johnson, president emeritus of the Cascade Blues Association. His leadership was an inspiration to us all. Greg devoted…
Greg 'Slim Lively' Johnson RIP March 15th 1959 - March 24th 2022. Rambling with the Angels
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Greg “Slim Lively” Johnson R.I.P.

Greg “Slim Lively” Johnson R.I.P. March 15, 1959-March 24, 2022   By Shelley Garrett   Portland’s music community is mourning the loss of one of its hardest working and most beloved family members. Greg Johnson, 63, fought…
April 2022 General Membership Meeting

April 2022 General Membership Meeting

April 2022 General Membership Meeting Wednesday April 6yh, 6pm -7:30pm AT THE GARAGES, 17880 SW MCEWAN RD, LAKE OSWEGO Join us for our next member meeting, April 6, 6pm, At The Garages, 17880 SW McEwan Rd, Lake Oswego. Entry is free for CBA…
Key Events - Save the Date! 2022 May
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Key Events – Save the Date! 2022 March

Key Events - Save the Date! 2022 March March 3/2 - Albert Cummings, Jack London 3/4—Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Keller Auditorium 3/18 - Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, Jack London 3/23 -- Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Revolution Hall 3/24 --…
The Love Light Orchestra - Leave The Light On
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The Love Light Orchestra – Leave The Light On

The Love Light Orchestra Leave the Light On Nola Blue Records Review by Randy Murphy The joy of listening to so many new music releases is that occasionally an album comes across my desk that reminds me of why I fell in love with this music…
Peter Veteska and Blues Train - So Far So Good
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Peter Veteska and Blues Train – So Far So Good

Peter Veteska and Blues Train So Far So Good Blue Heart Records Review by Anni Piper This album is like a textbook, and trust me, dear listeners, that doesn’t mean to say that it is dry and dull, but more an endorsement of the accuracy of…
Spotlight on Kent Drangsholt
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Spotlight on Kent Drangsholt by Anni Piper

Spotlight on Kent Drangsholt by Anni Piper You might notice the CBA member meetings have a new home! We know that a venue in Lake Oswego might have been a controversial choice for some, but one of the things that is so important to the survival…
Ramblings - May 2022
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Ramblings – March 2022

Ramblings - March 2022 by Anni Piper Congratulations to Robert Umali Evans, the new vice president of the Cascade Blues Association. I have to give him full credit for holding this organization together during a difficult transition time. Much…