Ramblings On My Mind – 2020 in Review and What Lies Ahead Greg Johnson, Cascade Blues Association President Reflecting back on 2020, we have witnessed without doubt the single toughest year we have ever faced as an organization. COVID-19 shut down so many of our events and saw musicians and venues around the world suffer along with […]
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Straight To You Live Provogue Review by Greg Johnson During this time of COVID and the lack of being able to attend live events on this scale, the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band releases this much-needed live performance on both audio and video formats. Taken from a live set at Germany’s Leverkusen Jazzstage in 2019, […]
Ole Frimer Band Live in Eppingen Katti Records Review by Randy Murphy I listen to a lot of new music, and most of it is fine, solid blues and blues rock produced by musicians dedicated to keeping blues-oriented music alive and culturally relevant. I will admit, however, that it takes quite a stirring album for me […]
New Music Courses through Artichoke Music Begin in January With the new year, a new series of classes for musicians, both new and experienced, begin at Artichoke Music. These online courses are designed to appeal to a number of individuals looking to learn various instruments and musical genres from renowned local/national artists. For those interested […]
January 2021 New Music Releases There is so much good music out there. To help sort through it, we recommend starting here. Adam Scramstad – It’s A Long Way To Go (DjangofireTunes) Bob Margolin – Star Of Stage and Screens (VizzTone) Danielle Miraglia – Bright Shining Stars (VizzTone) Dave Keller – You Get What You Give (Tastee Tone Records) David Grissom – Trio Live […]
Cascade Blues Association / Artichoke Music Present Mitch Kashmar & Terry Robb The new year is rolling forth, but the pandemic doesn’t seem to be letting up anytime soon. But the Cascade Blues Association and Artichoke Music are not going to slow down as we plan on bringing a special night featuring a pair of the West […]
December 2020 New Music Releases There is so much good music out there. To help sort through it, we recommend starting here. Alastair Green – The New World Blues (Whiskey Bayou Records) Andy Watts – Supergroove (Booga Music / VizzTone) Anthony Gomes – Containment Blues (Up 2 Zero) Artur Menezes – Fading Away (VizzTone) Ben Levin – Carryout or Delivery […]
Ramblings On My Mind – December 2020 Greg Johnson, Cascade Blues Association President Following a tradition that I have done for several years now, my column for December will give shout out to ten albums that have caught my attention the most over the past year. Favorites that found quite a bit of listening playtime. […]
Big Surprise! Actually a big thank you to all of you who voted! Your Officers are: President-Greg Johnson Vice-President-Shelley Garrett Secretary-Marie Walters Membership SEcretary-Mike Todd
Live Christmas Streams from the Alberta Rose Theatre The holidays are upon us and even though we cannot celebrate in venues, the Alberta Rose Theatre will be presenting two Christmas shows through their streaming outlet. For two evenings of some of the finest blues, soul, R&B and gospel please make plans on tuning into these […]