From his debut as a jazz-influenced, blues-based artist to his evolution into a pop music iconoclast, singer-songwriter A.J. Croce has traveled a circuitous musical road. The son of legendary singer-songwriter Jim Croce, A.J.’s career began with his first tour at…
Pictured above is the 2016 Cascade Blues Association Board of Directors: (L – R): Merry Larson, Treasurer; Brenda Docken, Secretary; Wendy Schumer, Vice President; Fred and JoAnn Morgan, Membership Secretaries; Jody Gunn, Board At-Large; and Greg Johnson, President.
Various Artists Alligator Records When you write anything about Alligator Records, you might as well be writing the history of the blues itself during the past four-and-a-half decades. Bruce Iglauer created the label to provide an outlet to record blues…
Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder St., Portland Wednesday, July 6 – 7:00 pm Members always Free – Non-members $3.00 Opening Set – Timothy James Second Electric Set – Ty Curtis Band Yes, it’s July and the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival…
Greg Johnson, CBA President One of the greatest things about living in the Northwest during the summer is the opportunity to get outside. Sure, people from other places think that all it does around here is rain every day. But…
Patrick Haley Hi Blues Fans, We all enjoy seeing our favorite blues acts in the Portland Metro area. So much talent, so many venues. Truly a hotbed of the blues. But y’all need to know that there’s a great blues…
By Laurie Morrisey The Thunder Brothers are one of the final four bands competing in the Journey to Memphis competition during the 2016 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival. This is a group that has played with others locally and in other…
This year’s Waterfront Blues Festival will again welcome the United by Music North America Band. They will perform July 4 at 2:15p on The Front Porch Stage, July 1-4 from 11-1 at Hotel Rose, and on the July 3 “Sail on Sister” DME Blues Cruise.…
Here’s a list of new music received at the CBA office or purchased personally this past month that should be noted: Barbara Healy & Groove Too – Been There Done That (McKenna Records) Big Jon Atkinson & Bob Corritore –…
CALL FOR BLUES ARTIST SUBMISSIONS: Portland independent label Flying Heart Records is planning a second volume of the “Taste of the Blue Rose” sampler of Portland-area blues artists. The first CD, “A Taste of the Blue Rose,” featured Mel Solomon,…
