Lloyd “Have Mercy” Jones has a tremendous opportunity to record his 12 new songs of “Swampified American Roadhouse Music” with Kevin McKendree (Grammy winning keyboardist and producer for Delbert McClinton, and John Haitt) at “The Rock House” in Nashville! There are many costs creating a project of this magnitude. Blood. Sweat. Tears. Cash. Lloyd is taking […]
Recognized as one of the elite acoustic bluesmen of his time, Guy Davis has had his musical storytelling influenced by artists like Blind Willie McTell and Big Bill Broonzy, and his musicality from artists as diverse as Lightnin’ Hopkins and Babatunde Olatunji. However, there’s one man Davis credits most for his harmonica techniques — the […]
Music Millennium has been Portland’s record store since 1969 and a longtime supporter of the Cascade Blues Association since its inception. Music Millennium turns 50 years old on March 15 and will be celebrating with an evening of music. The show is also a benefit for the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, and will feature […]
Those who have followed Ruthie Foster’s eclectic musical history know that she can burn down any stage with her combustible blend of soul, blues, rock, folk, and gospel. Hailed as one of the finest blues artists if her time, Ruthie Foster’s astonishing voice have taken her on an amazing ride. She came from humble church […]
Shawn James’ voice is a force of nature, a musical preacher to a flock that accepts everyone, a combination of the gospel choirs he sang with as a youngster and his training in classical music and opera. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, James’ timeless sound is steeped in blues legends like […]
For nearly a decade, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds have been hailed for their explosive brand of modern soul, celebrated equally for their three studio albums and electrifying live performances. Touring in support of the release of their seventh album, Gold, the band has shortened their name to simply Sister Sparrow and are led […]
Over the course of his career, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Tommy Castro – a six-time Blues Music Award-winner, including the coveted BB King Entertainer of the Year award – has played thousands of shows to hundreds of thousands of ecstatic fans. Castro, along with his band The Painkillers (bassist Randy McDonald, keyboardist Michael Emerson and […]
“Winter Blues” Music Festival is celebrating its seventh year of amazing music. Hosted by the Milwaukie Elks Lodge on March 9, there will be two dance floors, with beverages and food available. Featuring performances from this year’s stellar line-up: 2019 Blues Music Award (BMA) nominees Curtis Salgado and Alan Hager, Lady True Blue Kat […]
Nina Simone was an amazing human, and her music speaks to the ongoing struggles that face our society. Her controversial voice has been sampled by countless artists, and her life has been examined in multiple documentaries. She survived abuse and battled mental illness. She was a radical civil rights activist, remarkable musician, and force to […]
“Four Trains Runnin’” is a Muddy Waters Tribute show that features four internationally acclaimed blues musicians who relish in the performance of old school traditional blues. The show, featuring the songs of Muddy Waters and his influences performed in their original style by some of the region’s top artists: Alan Hager on guitar, Mitch […]