Five Grammy Awards, fifteen nominations, millions of record sales worldwide, and thousands of sold out performances, rock blues icon Robert Cray is considered “one of the greatest guitarists of his generation.” Rolling Stone Magazine in…
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Jeff Plankenhorn, arguably one of the busiest and most highly regarded guitar players on the Austin music scene, is a larger than life presence on stage. A big man with a kind smile and generous demeanor, he is often the bedrock that binds a…
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The Pickathon Festival, one of the country’s most popular music festivals with a variety of musical genres, takes place just outside of Portland, and will be celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. Taking place August 3 – 5 at Pendarvis…
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The finals for this year’s Journey to Memphis competition were held on July 4 at the Waterfront Blues Festival. Four strong acts, who had won the right to participate out of a field of fifteen original acts at Mekong Bistro in mid-May, brought…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Blues Hall of Famer Robert Cray
Jeff Plankenhorn, Austin Guitarist Extraordinaire
20th Annual Pickathon Festival
Journey To Memphis Winners Selected
Ben Rice
Ramblings On My Mind – August 2018
Band Stand – August 2018
2018 Oregon Music Hall Of Fame
Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival Features Big Name Blues Musicians
New Music To Note – July 2018