2021 Best Self-Produced CD Competition
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2019 Best Self-Produced CD Competition Entries Now Being Accepted

The Blues Foundation has annually held a competition to recognize excellence in independent blues recordings since 2005. The Best Self-Produced CD competition is open to affiliated blues societies from around the world to submit one entry each,…
Ben Rice - Wish The World Away

Ben Rice

Wish The World Away Self Produced Is it possible for Ben Rice to get any better than he already is? Watching him from his early teens he continues to stun me with how much he seemingly improves with each and every performance I see him at. And…
Ramblings On My Mind-March 2021

Ramblings On My Mind – August 2018

Greg Johnson, Cascade Blues Association President Summer time is always a favorite period during the year due to the number of music festivals taking place seemingly everywhere. The Waterfront Blues Festival is a definite highlight, not only…
Bandstand - Bandstand from Froggy - Bandstand - Lloyd Jones

Band Stand – August 2018

Mitch Kashmar I'm very excited about bringing the great (no exaggeration) Jr Watson to town for two shows and a workshop: Mekong Bistro, Friday, 8/31; a joint harmonica/guitar workshop Sunday, 9/2; and The Lake Theatre Monday, 9/3 . I've known…
13th Annual Oregon Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2018 Oregon Music Hall Of Fame

The Oregon Music Hall of Fame announced their 2018 inductees at a special party at Tony Starlight’s on July 10 and this year there are a number of blues and blues related individuals being honored: Andy Stokes, Dennis Carter, Dover Weinberg,…
The Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival

Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival Features Big Name Blues Musicians

The Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival returns for its 21st season the weekend of August 24 – 26 at Esther Short Park, 605 Esther Street in downtown Vancouver, Washington. Three days of exciting music that features blues headliners Marcia…
What’s on Tap for October’s General Membership Meeting

What’s on Tap for July’s General Membership Meeting . . .

Wednesday, July 11 - 7:00 pm Catfish Lou’s, 2460 NW 24th Ave, Portland Members always Free - Non-Members $5.00 (Members please show your current cards at the door) First Acoustic Set – Mojo Holler Second Electric Set – Hudson Rocket Band Please…
New Music to Note-September 2021

New Music To Note – July 2018

Here’s a list of new music received at the CBA office, purchased personally or listened to this past month. Blind Lemon Pledge – Evangeline (OFEH Records) Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen – Break It Down (Quad-D Records) Grand…
Michael Osborn - Hangin' On.

Michael Osborn

Hangin’ On Checkerboard Records Michael Osborn is certainly no stranger to the blues world. His guitar playing is impeccable. Not so hard to believe when you grow up with friends like the Ford Brothers (Robben, Mark, and Patrick), work with…
The Proven Ones - Wild Again

The Proven Ones

Wild Again Roseleaf Records The Proven Ones are the new blues super group. Super Group? Now that is definitely an understatement. This cast of music greatness has no less than 40 individual Blues Music Award nominations between them (not to…