February 2023
General Membership Meeting

Wednesday, February 1st from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the Back Room

Catfish Lou’s – 6540 SW Fallbrook Pl, Beaverton, OR

FREE for CBA members, $5.00 for everyone else.

The Cascade Blues Association WELCOMES BACK the TJ Wong Trio – fresh from their appearances at the International Blues Journey to Memphis competition Jan 24-29th!

Kathryn Grimm will open the evening as our solo act, followed by a presentation from Cascade Blues Association President Rae Gordon. She’ll debut the NEW process for selecting performances for upcoming member meetings and preview other exciting new CBA efforts – new committees to support activities like Events, Fundraisers, and building out CBA membership, for starters.

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Kathryn Grimm / TJ Wong Trio

Photo taken by Greg 'Slim Lively' Johnson

A Message from incoming 2023 President Rae Gordon

It is an honor to step up and serve as the next president of the Cascade Blues Association. Thank you to last year’s board for their hard work and service.

I will always be grateful to late president Greg Johnson, musicians and audience members who helped me find my musical home when I first came here.

I look forward to continuing that tradition of helping others find their own musical home here in the Portland area and within this organization – whether they find themselves on or off stage.

I invite you to volunteer for committees, events and step up when needed. We have an opportunity to do great things in 2023 with your help.

Please invite friends and family to join you and the CBA!

Your partner in the Blues,

Rae

rae@cascadeblues.org

CBA 2022 Election Results

12/19/22: We’re happy to announce the results of this year’s Board Officer Elections!

Your 2023 Board Officers:

President: Rae Gordon

Vice-President: Marie Walters

Membership Director: Mike Todd

Treasurer: Mike Day

Thanks to the 33% of current Cascade Blues Association members who voted – we had a record turnout this year thanks to you!

We also thank Robert Umali Evans and Anni Piper for their service shepherding the organization through challenging times.

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Download a Blues Notes PDF Here

Current Issue: Jan/Feb 2023

Next Issue: Mar/Apr 2023 – available in late Feb.

CBA Holiday Party now moving to 2023 Member Event ‘TBD’

The Cascade Blues Association canceled our originally-planned December 4th Holiday Party due to inclement weather – from what we heard from members, that was a wise decision, even though the promised snowfall didn’t materialize for many of you.

We were able to successfully pivot some of our planned Holiday Party resources – silent auction & raffle items – to co-host a IBC fundraiser on December 11th to support our Journey to Memphis winners the TJ Wong Trio. Thanks to everyone who came out with short notice to support that successful event!

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Greg 'Slim Lively' Johnson RIP March 15th 1959 - March 24th 2022. Rambling with the Angels

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Greg ‘Slim Lively’ Johnson

March 15th 1959 -March 24th 2022

Read Greg “Slim Lively” Johnson R.I.P.

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“The Cascade Blues Association would like to acknowledge an exceptionally generous gift from the estate of the late CBA member William Schauer. Bill’s unselfish support for the CBA will help us to continue our promotion of the blues and all of our marvelous local musicians and artists for many years to come. The CBA and its members offer our sincere and heartfelt thanks to Bill and his family for their kind and charitable donation.”

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February 2023
General Membership Meeting

Wednesday, February 1st from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the Back Room

Catfish Lou’s – 6540 SW Fallbrook Pl, Beaverton, OR

FREE for CBA members, $5.00 for everyone else.

Kathryn Grimm / TJ Wong Trio

A Message from incoming 2023 President Rae Gordon

CBA 2022 Election Results

12/19/22: We’re happy to announce the results of this year’s Board Officer Elections!

Download a Blues Notes PDF Here

Current Issue: Jan/Feb 2023

Next Issue: Mar/Apr 2023 – available in late Feb.

CBA Holiday Party now moving to 2023 Member Event ‘TBD’

RIP

Greg ‘Slim Lively’ Johnson

March 15th 1959 -March 24th 2022

Read Greg “Slim Lively” Johnson R.I.P.

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Join the CBA

For the Blues of it!

Make a Donation
to the CBA

Help our musicians if you can.

2 Days Events

Regular Membership

Gift Membership

Supporting Members

February 2023 General Membership Meeting

Wednesday, February 1st from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the Back Room

Catfish Lou’s – 6540 SW Fallbrook Pl, Beaverton, OR

FREE for CBA members, $5.00 for everyone else.

Kathryn Grimm / TJ Wong Trio

A Message from incoming 2023 President Rae Gordon

CBA 2022 Election Results

12/19/22: We’re happy to announce the results of this year’s Board Officer Elections!

Download a Blues Notes PDF Here

Current Issue: Jan/Feb 2023

Next Issue: Mar/Apr 2023 – available in late Feb.

CBA Holiday Party now moving to 2023 Member Event ‘TBD’

RIP

Greg ‘Slim Lively’ Johnson

March 15th 1959 -March 24th 2022

Read Greg “Slim Lively” Johnson R.I.P.

Read More on Facebook…

Join the CBA

For the Blues of it!

Make a Donation to the CBA

Help our musicians if you can.

2 Days Events

Regular Membership

Gift Membership

Supporting Members

February 2023
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