The Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival returns for its twentieth anniversary with a stunning cast of internationally acclaimed GRAMMY-winning jazz and blues musicians, local and regional bands, and high school groups throughout the weekend. The Festival also features 200 wines, fine art, food, and exhibitors. The Festival takes place Friday, August 25 through Sunday, August […]
On Tuesday, July 11, the Oregon Music Hall of Fame held a press conference at Tony Starlight’s to announce the recipients for their 2017 induction honors. Amongst these selected were four individuals directly associated with the state’s blues community. Louis Pain, organist best known for his time with the Paul deLay Band who has worked […]
The Cascade Blues Association occasionally holds events where it is necessary for extra hands to assist in making sure everything runs smoothly. That is never more true than at the Waterfront Blues Festival where we have a merchandise booth that needs to be manned for hours each day. This year’s festival was five days long, […]
Here’s a list of new music received at the CBA office, purchased personally, or listened to this past month of note: Antry – Devil Don’t Care (Tres Lobas Enterprises) Jason Buie – Driftin’ Heart (Self Produced) Jim Allchin – Decisions (Sandy Key Music) Jon Spear Band – Hot Sauce (Self Produced) Karen Lovely – Fish […]
And the 2016 Muddy Awards Winners Are… [flagallery album=1] Photos by Tony Kutter Contemporary Blues Act – Ben Rice Band Traditional Blues Act – Ben Rice Band “Lloyd Jones” R&B Act – Andy Stokes Regional Blues Act – Hank Shreve Band New Act – Thunder Brothers “Duffy Bishop” Female Vocalist – LaRhonda Steele “Curtis Salgado” Male Vocalist – Andy Stokes Electric Guitar […]
The following are the 2016 Muddy Awards Nominations. If you are a CBA member follow the link to vote. Remember you must be logged in to vote. 2016 Muddy Awards Nominations Contemporary Blues Act: Ben Rice Band Kevin Selfe & The Tornadoes Lisa Mann & Her Really Good Band Thunder Brothers Traditional Blues Act: AC […]
Bluesland, A new documentary film about legendary blues and rock drummer, Sam Lay is going to be screening at the Skyline Tavern in NW Portland on July 8. Terry Robb will be performing a set prior to the screening. He was on drums when Bob Dylan went Electric at Newport. He was on the road […]