Sugaray Rayford Band, Big Man With A Big Voice, Back At The Birk: Sept. 30th

When Sugaray Rayford belts out a song, you not only hear it, you feel it. His command of a stage brings palpable excitement to the audience; he is a superb vocalist and entertainer, a fact that has been proven with two consecutive Blues Music…
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Portland Blues Cruise To Help Journey To Memphis Winners Get To The IBC: Oct. 8th

What can be better than a day on the Portland Spirit, floating along the Willamette River, dancing and listening to the sounds of some of our region’s finest blues musicians? This October you’ll have the opportunity to experience three decks…

2016 Oregon Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies and Concert: Oct. 8th

On Saturday, October 8, the Oregon Music Hall of Fame will present a special evening celebrating this year’s honor roll inductees. The class of 2016 includes prominent musicians and industry members Pete Krebs, Fernando, Brian Berg, Paul Brainard,…

Third Annual Blues In The Gorge & Acoustic Blues Masters Concert: Oct 2nd

This fall, aspiring musicians from around the country will gather for a five-day blues guitar camp to hone their skills and immerse themselves in the music. This year’s instructors include four of the world’s finest acoustic blues musicians:…

The Lake Theater & Café Welcomes A.J. Croce – Aug. 1st

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…
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CBA Member Picnic – August 7th

It’s time for one of the most anticipated events of the year — the annual Cascade Blues Association members picnic. Taking place on Sunday, August 7th, it is open to CBA members and their families only, and is one of the best perks of belonging…

Fiona Boyes’ “Homecoming” Offers A Pair Of Shows

Reviewers have described blues guitarist and singer, Fiona Boyes, as a “musical anomaly,” “Bonnie Raitt’s evil twin,” or simply as “scaring the hell” out of them.  She was the first woman and non-American to win the International…

Devon Allman and Owen Campbell – Twin Bill At The Birk – Aug. 9th

Two of the blues world’s fast-rising stars, Devon Allman and Owen Campbell, are currently on tour throughout the United States together with a stop at The Birk on Tuesday, August 9. Devon Allman could have coasted through a career with his…

Award-Winning Bronze, Blues & Brews Festival Celebrates 20 Years With Outstanding Line-Up

The Cascade Blues Association Muddy Award winning Bronze, Blues & Brews Festival will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in style with perhaps its strongest line-up ever! Located in Joseph, Oregon at the base of one of “Oregon’s Seven…

Toney Rocks Brings His Progressive Blues-Rock Shows For Two Nights

Toney Rocks is an artist who can never be pigeon-holed into one specific style of music. While Rocks has been influenced by pretty much everyone from Curtis Mayfield and Smokey Robinson, to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Joe Bonamassa, he is a unique…