The CBA has a long history of sending a Band and a Solo/Duo Act to the International Blues Challenge (IBC) held in Memphis January 2026. The Journey to Memphis Challenge is how we choose the competitors. A Youth Act will also be selected through a separate competition to be held later this year. They will attend but will not compete at the IBC.
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Chisti Michelle
Pacific Northwest artist Christi Michelle is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter and more. Her music is infused with personal narratives of life, love, survival, heartache, and joy that is the essence of the blues. Whether…
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The CBA has a long history of sending a Band and a Solo/Duo Act to the International Blues Challenge (IBC) held in Memphis each January and it takes a community to make it happen. We've got a lot to do between now and July 1st when the final…
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Shout out to CBA member, Mercedez Cruz, for her dedication to Blues In The Schools! She's created a course of action so that musicians will be paid when they participate, after-school teachers can receive a stipend, and most importantly, youth…
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2024 Journey to Memphis Finalists!
Congratulations to Dave Fleschner and the Beacon Street Titans on progressing to the International Blues Challenge. There will be many opportunities to support and fundraise for the final acts going to Memphis…
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Thank you to the four acts that shared their talent and passion at the Waterfront Blues Festival on July 4th for the Journey to Memphis. They were Beacon Street Titans, Dave Fleschner, Jason Thomas, and the Nikki Jones Band.
We…
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Two candidates shared longer biographies for member consideration - see them both here!
RAE GORDON - running for a second term as CBA President
I am finishing up my first year as president of the Cascade Blues Association and am proud of what…
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2025 Journey To Memphis Challenge Open To Entries!
Monthly Member Showcase May and June Acts Announced!
We’re gearing up for Journey to Memphis
Hello world!
BLUES IN THE SCHOOLS
Monthly Showcase May 7, 2025
Monthly Showcase April 2, 2025
Journey to Memphis and the International Blues Challenge
Journey to Memphis Finalists Going to Memphis
CBA 2024 Board Officer – Candidate Bios