Fish Outta Water Self Produced Karen Lovely’s latest release, Fish Outta Water, again showcases the vocalist blowing down the doors with her immense singing strength. This disc is modern blues played correctly as Lovely blends various approaches to Americana music approaches with craftily-honed lyrics and top tier musicians. As with Karen’s previous recordings, Fish Outta […]
Live At Notodden ‘97 Little Village Foundation Ten years since his passing and twenty since this recording was made at the renowned Notodden Blues Festival in Norway, hearing the voice and harmonica of Paul deLay was like hearing a long lost friend that brought back fond memories and tears for someone gone way too soon. […]
Break The Chain Reference Recordings The title song “Break The Chain” is the most personal song that Doug Macleod has written to date. Dealing with the subject of abuse, it is something that Doug claims he experienced growing up and it brought forth an anger within him. While attending therapy for this anger, he learned […]
Portland, OR July 4, 2017 The Cascade Blues Association Journey to Memphis final competition was held on the final day of this year’s Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival. The finals started early, so it meant an early trip to the waterfront. This year the festival was five days, so you really had to pace yourself. This […]
Greg Johnson, CBA President When I look back on this past month’s Waterfront Blues Festival it brings forth many a smile from the performances I was able to catch. Working as the Cascade Blues Association’s prime photographer for the past twenty years I try to make every effort to catch as many sets as possible. […]
The annual Tualatin Crawfish Festival is the largest event that takes place in Tualatin, and it’s filled with lots of attractions from carnival rides, food, beer, and wine booths, games, an eating contest featuring watermelon and, of course, crawfish; multiple races including a 5k and a half marathon, and great musical performances. Celebrating 66 years, […]
Since 2005, The Blues Foundation has held an annual competition to recognize excellence in independent blues recordings. The Best Self-Produced CD competition is open to affiliated blues societies from around the world to submit one entry each, preferably selected by a regional competition. The Cascade Blues Association has taken part in this event since its […]
Harvey Brindell & The Tablerockers July was the busiest month that I have ever had as a musician. It seemed to be an endless road from one gig to another. No complaints, we love what we do. I want to thank my bandmates, Dave Wagner, Ray Beltran and Ashbolt Stewart, for the long hours they […]
The First Annual CBA Member Concert@the Crossings on August 6th should be a fantastic way to spend a lovely summer day. WHERE: Columbia Crossings located at 515 N. E. Tomahawk Island Drive WHEN: August 6 12PM – 5PM WHO: Members Only. A Family membership consists of 2 adult and 2 children living in the same […]
Mayor Ted Wheeler issued a Proclamation designating August 12, 2017, as “Terry Currier Day” throughout the City of Portland. The official announcement was made on July 4th at the Waterfront Blues Festival, prior to a set of music by Duffy Bishop. As the Proclamation notes: “Terry Currier, owner of Portland, Oregon’s long-serving, independent, and iconic […]