Dave Kahl

Musicians Coming Together – A Benefit for Dave Kahl

Dave Kahl has worked his magic on the bass for many years in Portland, performing in such groups as Robbie Laws, Duffy Bishop, Paul deLay Band, Ty Curtis Band, weekly gigs with the Bayou Boyz and Soul Cookin’, and many more. He is always…
Ramblings On My Mind-March 2021

Ramblings On My Mind – July 2018

Greg Johnson, Cascade Blues Association President The Cascade Blues Association is always proud to be a part of the Waterfront Blues Festival every year, whether it is having our strong volunteer base fill roles at the various stages, manning…
Thank You To Holiday Party Volunteers
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Shout Out to Volunteers!

Often the Cascade Blues Association holds events where we need extra hand on deck, and we greatly appreciated when our volunteers step forward to help us out. Thanks to the following individuals for their assistance for our Journey To Memphis…
Albert Castiglia

Albert Castiglia Makes Rare Portland Appearance at Catfish Lou’s

Albert Castiglia got his big break in the blues while playing guitar for Junior Wells band for two years until the legendary harp player passed away in 1998. Since then Castiglia has forged his own path with several highly-acclaimed recordings…
2023 Journey to Memphis Finalists

Waterfront Blues Festival to Host Journey To Memphis Finals

The Waterfront Blues Festival kicks off on Wednesday, July 4 on the Front Porch Stage at 11:30 am with the annual finals for the Cascade Blues Association’s Journey to Memphis competition. This event is to select the representatives for the…
Diane Russell’s - Portraits of Blues & Jazz Musicians

Marriott to host Diane Russell’s Portraits of Blues & Jazz Musicians During Waterfront Blues Festival

Coinciding with the 2018 Waterfront Blues Festival, blues & jazz portraits by Portland artist Diane Russell will be on display July 6-7 in the Oregon Ballroom at the Marriott hotel during the Waterfront Blues Festival After Hours concerts. …
TajMo - Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo'

TajMo – The Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ Band Plays The Zoo

Celebrating their Grammy and Blues Music Award winning collaboration TajMo, blues legends Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ continue to tour the country with a stop in Portland at the Oregon Zoo. The album garnered wins for contemporary blues at both…
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Band Stand – July 2018

David Kahl and Friends – Too Much Not To Mention As most of you know, David Kahl continues to have a lot on his plate, musically and personally. While he prepares for bypass surgery, scheduled for July 19th, his professional calendar is hitting…
Dana Fuchs

Dana Fuchs

Love Lives On Get Along Records Dana Fuchs’ Love Lives On is her initial album on her own label, Get Along Records. This is the blues with a hand heavily in soulful rock and a bit of Americana. The power of her voice is in full force with…
Blues Rockers ZZ Top

ZZ Top at Washington County Fair

ZZ Top is an American icon. The blues-rock trio from Texas specialized in down-and-dirty blues-rock during the '70s, then scored colorful MTV hits during the 1980s. Formed in Houston in 1970 by Billy Gibbons (guitar), Dusty Hill (bass), and…