New Music to Note - March 2022
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New Music to Note – January 2022

New Music to Note - January 2022   Dave Specter: "Six String Soul -- 30 Years on Delmark" Dionne Bennett: "Sugar Hip Ya Ya" Joe Barr: with Breezy Rodio: "Soul for the Heart" Chickenbone Slim and the Bisquits: "Serve It to Me Hot" …
2022 CBA officers election
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The 2022 CBA officers election results are

The 2022 CBA officers election results are: Congratulations Anni Piper, our president-elect, and Nolan Johnson, our vice president-elect! Our three incumbents who ran uncontested, Mike Day, Mike Todd and Marie Walters, were confirmed in their…
January 2022 General Membership Meeting

January 2022 General Membership Meeting

January 2022 General Membership Meeting with Andrew Matthews / Tall Static Wednesday January 5th Meeting begins: 6:30 pm The Cascade Blues Association is holding its membership meeting at the Spare Room Restaurant & Lounge 4830 NE 42nd…
Notice of Officer Election and Update to Bylaws
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Notice of Officer Election and Update to Bylaws

Notice of Officer Election and Update to Bylaws Officers of the Board of Directors of the Cascade Blues Association will be elected by vote of the general membership.  Officers shall be elected by individual ballot and bylaw amendments will…
Rusty Ends Blues Band Rusty Ends Blues Band - Earwig Music Co.
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Rusty Ends Blues Band – Rusty Ends Blues Band

Rusty Ends Blues Band Rusty Ends Blues Band Earwig Music Co. Review by Anni Piper There is something timeless about blues music, and that’s one of the reasons we are drawn to it like moths to a flame. First impressions upon listening to…
The Porkroll Project Papa Didn’t Raise Me Right Roadhouse Redemption Records
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The Porkroll Project – Papa Didn’t Raise Me Right

The Porkroll Project Papa Didn’t Raise Me Right Roadhouse Redemption Records Review by Anni Piper When I was 12 years old and transitioning from classical flute to the sphere of electrified instruments, my older brother brought home a copy…
THE HOLIDAY PARTY RETURNS
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THE HOLIDAY PARTY RETURNS!

THE HOLIDAY PARTY RETURNS! By Anni Piper   Why am I reading this? – The Cascade Blues Association Holiday Party is back Where’s the fun? – Loyal Order of Moose East Portland Lodge, 16411 NE Halsey St. When’s it happening? – Sunday,…
The Blues Journey photo by Debra Penk
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The Blues Journey To Memphis

The Blues Journey by CBA staff While searching for the house of Oregon’s “Swamp Donkey” blues-band leader, Johnny Wheels, it was easy to get lost in the high hills around Willamina. But when finally meeting the singer/harmonicist, that…
New Music to Note - March 2022
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New Blues Releases of Note for December 2021

New Blues Releases of Note for December 2021   The Washboard Resonators — Streamlined Rag   JD Simo (USA) — Mind Control   Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite — 100 Years of Blues   Daniel Bahamondes  —…
Key Events - Save the Date! 2022 May
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Key Events — Save the Date!

Key Events -- Save the Date!   December 2021 12/1 -- Marc Broussard, Revolution Hall 12/5--IBC fundraiser for Rae Gordon & Brady Goss and The Sugar Roots, Trail's End Saloon, 1pm 12/8 & 12/9 -- Black Pumas, Roseland Theater 12/12 --…