Shawn James

Shawn James Performs in show with The Wind + The Wave and Swells

Take one listen to Shawn James’ music and you can hear his roots in the Mississippi Delta by way of growing up on the fabled South Side of Chicago, his authentic, gutbucket blend of blues, folk, and soul music running the gamut of ecstatic…
Cannon Beach Stormy Weather Art Festival

Oregon Blues Greats Headline Cannon Beach Stormy Weather Art Festival

Concerts by Oregon blues greats Curtis Salgado and Lloyd Jones will highlight a weekend full of art events and musical performances at Cannon Beach’s 31st annual Stormy Weather Art Festival. Throughout the weekend, the town’s galleries…
Ramblings On My Mind-March 2021

Ramblings On My Mind – November 2018

Greg Johnson, Cascade Blues Association President As we approach the end of the year, there are plenty of important dates to note concerning our blues society. Most are fun happenings, but there are also things that need to happen for our new…
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Officer Job Descriptions

President. The President shall supervise and direct the business of the corporation. In addition, the President shall preside at meetings of the Members and of the Board of Directors.  The President has the right to make Executive decisions…
Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio

Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio

Something Smells Funky ‘Round Here Alligator Records As with the debut release of Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio, this sophomore recording, Something Smells Funky ‘Round Here, is loose, intimate, and sounds very spur of the moment. And most…
Gino Matteo & Jade Bennett

Guitar Master Gino Matteo Brings His Band To Oregon

"Work hard at what you love, treat everyone you meet like family, and try to smile here and there". Through it all, Gino Matteo still holds true to what he believes. Being a rarity in today's Roots-Music world, Gino Matteo is a young man with…
Doug MacLeod

Acoustic Master Storyteller Doug MacLeod Sets Oregon Dates

Doug MacLeod is known for his superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit, and unforgettable live performances. No two shows are ever the same as he performs songs he selects on the spur of the moment, and his storytelling…

Austin Band The Greyhounds Schedule Two Oregon Performances

As The Greyhounds, guitarist Andrew Trube and keyboardist Anthony Farrell have been making music and touring for 15 years while refining and developing a sound Trube describes as “Hall and Oates meet ZZ Top.” During their long musical partnership,…
Portland Spirit of Portland Blues Cruise

Portland Blues Cruise to Feature the Journey to Memphis All Stars

Join the Rae Gordon Band on October 6 for the biggest party and Fall Floating Fundraiser of the year! Once again, Rae and the guys will be hosting a Willamette River party on The Portland Spirit, featuring the acts who won the Cascade Blues…