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Introducing the Anthony Roberts Cascade Blues Association CD Fund

The Cascade Blues Association is honored to announce a new program that will leave a lasting impact on our region’s blues community: the Anthony Roberts Cascade Blues Association CD Fund.
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Youth Journey to Memphis Showcase – Who’s Heading to Memphis?

This past Sunday night, the Cascade Blues Association hosted our Youth Journey to Memphis Showcase and Jam at HŌKŪ Events on Madison — and the talent on stage left no doubt that the future of the blues is in good hands.
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Countdown to Sunday, Sept 21! Journey To Memphis Youth Showcase Challenge

It’s your time to shine! Perform your best 20 minute set! This event decides who will represent the Pacific Northwest at the International Blues Challenge Youth Showcase in Memphis, Tennessee, in January 2026.
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Membership Appreciation Picnic – Sunday, Sept. 7th!

We’re throwing a month-long party for our members—and you can be on the guest list. September is Membership Appreciation Month at the Cascade Blues Association
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Wednesday Sept 3, 2025 CBA Showcase at Mekong Bistro

The blues are hot this summer, and so is your monthly dose of live local music! Join us for an unforgettable Cascade Blues Association Monthly Showcase, where we spotlight top-tier talent and build community—one groove at a time. September…
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Support the Journey!

The Cascade Blues Association is gearing up for our annual Journey to Memphis Fundraisers— and you’re invited to join the celebration! These event helps send our 2025 winners, Lilla (Solo/Duo) and The Nikki Jones Band (Band) to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee this January.

Celebrating the 2025 Muddy Awards: A Night to Remember

Celebrating the 2025 Muddy Awards: A Night to Remember By Evelyn Silverman After months of planning, we were beyond thrilled to see the Muddy Awards come to life Sunday, January 26th at Alberta Abbey. It was a night filled with music, camaraderie,…
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Wednesday August 6, 2025 CBA Showcase at Mekong Bistro

The blues are hot this summer, and so is your monthly dose of live local music! Join us for an unforgettable Cascade Blues Association Monthly Showcase, where we spotlight top-tier talent and build community—one groove at a time. Featured…
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Thanks for Cruisin’ With Us—and Congrats to Our Journey to Memphis Winners!

What. A. Day. To everyone who joined us yesterday on the sold-out Cruisin’ to Memphis Blues Cruise—thank you. You brought the energy, the love, and the unmistakable spirit of the blues. From the river views to the riveting performances, it was a day to remember. We were honored to host the Journey to Memphis Finals on board, showcasing some of the region’s top-tier blues talent. Every act brought their A-game, making it a tough call for our judges, Ben Jones, Daniel Castro and Casey Sutton—and a total joy for the crowd. Now, without further ado…

MEET THE FINALISTS

Who’s got the soul, style, and stage presence to take Portland blues all the way to Memphis? Meet the finalists in this year’s Journey to Memphis competition—each one ready to light up the stage and carry the spirit of the Pacific Northwest to Beale Street.