
It’s Gonna be a “G’day” with Anni Piper Gracing Local Stages
“Anni Piper, fresh to the US from Australia, is a vixen, a vamp, a tease, and every woman scorned....Thing is, what strikes me most about Anni Piper is her incredibly fun sense of humor, a trait that shows itself from beginning to end of her…

Star Theater Presents Guitar Master Gary Hoey
Gary Hoey has explored many styles in his career, from hard rock to rock to surf to prog, and with 2013’s Deja Blues he came home to the blues. His latest, 2016’s Dust & Bones, is an exuberant fusion of blues and rock. But whatever style…

Eilen Jewell to Set the Alberta Rose on Fire
Crafting a unique style that mixes poetic ballads with swinging rockers, Eilen Jewell ranks among the best in the Americana genre today. As the reigning Queen of the Minor Key, Jewell leads a tight quartet who blend influences of surf-noir,…

Harpdog Brown and The Uptown Blues Band slated for First-Time Visit to Lake Oswego
Canada’s Classic Blues icon, Harpdog Brown is on the road again, and now he's bringing a whole new show to Oregon.
Harpdog Brown has acquired a reputation as a real-deal purveyor of classic electric blues — think old Chess Records and Sun…

What’s on Tap for June’s General Membership Meeting . . .
Wednesday, June 6 – 7:00 pm
Catfish Lou’s, 2460 NW 24th Ave., Portland
Member always Free – Non-members $5.00
(Members please show your current cards at the door)
Opening set - Bayou Boyz
Second set - Arrogant Bastards
Summer is quickly…

New Music To Note – June 2018
Here’s a list of new music of note received at the CBA office, purchased personally, or listened to this past month:
Allen Toussaint – Everything I Do Gonh Be Funky: The Hit Songs & Productions 1957-1978 (Charly)
Beth Hart – Front…

Eighth Annual Cider Summit PDX, Regions Largest Cider Event
The eighth annual Cider Summit PDX is back June 29 and 30 at The Fields Park, 1099 NW Overton St. in Portland’s Pearl District. Presenting nearly 200 hard ciders, regional favorites and international classics served in festival commemorative…

“Raise The Roof” Concert to Benefit The Garages
The local music community is stepping up to perform a two-day benefit concert — “Raise The Roof” — to help re-open The Garages Music & Event Center in Beaverton. Due to Beaverton's revised building codes, the weekly concerts were…

Lake Theater Welcomes Acoustic Guitar Summit
Grammy Award winners Doug Smith and Mark Hanson, along with Oregon Music Hall of Fame member Terry Robb, make up the Acoustic Guitar Summit – one of the region’s most accomplished musical groups. Providing their diverse musical journey to…

JT Wise Band and Reverb Brothers Team Up For Exciting Night at Laurelthirst
The Laurelthirst Public House will host a special night of music featuring two popular Portland area bands — The JT Wise Band and The Reverb Brothers — for one sensational show on Thursday, June 7 at 9:00 pm.
JT Wise Band will bring its…