Coming Sun Feb 19th: Mark Hummel’s 30th Annual Blues Harmonica Blowouts

Mark Hummel’s 30th Annual Blues Harmonica Blowouts

We’re lucky to have this nationally-known group of stellar blues musicians playing near us soon!

WHEN: Sunday, February 19th – 7 pm.
WHERE: At the Garages, 17880 SW McEwan Rd, Lake Oswego, OR
TICKET INFO: $35.00 in advance; $45.00 at the door. Buy your tickets via At the Garages website

Performers include:

  • MAGIC DICK-original Harmonica MasterBlaster for superstars, multi platinum selling rock band J. Geils Band! The band scored 6 Top 40 Hits in 70s-80s plus a number one record with Centerfold. Creator of Whammer Jammer harp  anthem.
  • JOHN NEMETH-is the Blind Pig Recording singing phenom/harmonica wizard who took the Blues World by storm 20 years back. NEMETH’s second record was produced by Anson Funderburgh and put his name in the spotlight. John also recorded on the Elvin Bishop album The Blues Roll On for  Delta Groove, a star studded extravaganza w/Kim Wilson, BB King and others. He’s been nominated at the BMA’s in many years past. John’s newest cd has stayed at the top of the charts for the last two months, recorded with Elvin Bishop.
  • SUGAR RAY NORCIA-Rhode Island Hall of Famer ,singer-blower extrodinaire is one of DION’s favorite vocalists. Ray has led  the Blue Tones for 40 plus years-they’ve won many Blues Music Awards. Ray was nominated twice for Grammy Awards, for Superharps and Hummel’s Remembering Little Walter.
  • ANSON FUNDERBURGH-is the legendary Texas Guitar hero who started the Anson and the Rockets in Dallas in 1976. Anson has appeared on TV with BOZ SCAGGS, appeared in  China Moon w/Ed Harris and Madeline Stowe. Anson hired bassist Mike Judge in 1988-1991. Rumor has it animator Judge based Bevis and Butthead on Anson’s shenanigans and hairstyle! Blind Sam Myers played in the Rockets with Anson for 20 years.
  • AKI KUMAR-is a very popular creator of Bollywood Blues in the San Jose part of the Bay. The former techie is now a serious harp blowing frontman who never fails to charm an audience. Aki is on both Sony Music and Little Village Records, toured India, Europe, Russia and appeared on NPR.
  • MARK HUMMEL-has been playing since 1970. The Grammy nominated, 2 time BMA winner has produced the Harp Blowouts since 1991 and has hosted Huey Lewis, John Mayall, Charlie Musselwhite, Lee Oskar , Howard Levy, James Cotton, Elvin Bishop, Kim Wilson and every player of note. Mark has over 30 recordings.
  • WES STARR-Grammy winning drummer who’s played w/Willie Nelson, Asleep At The Wheel, Delbert McClinton, Marsha Ball, Omar and the Howlers, Anson and the Rockets, Jimmy Vaughn and Hal Ketcham. Wes hosts a popular blues radio show in Morro Bay, CA after 40 yrs in Austin.

Key Events – Save the Date! 2022 May

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Key Events - Save the Date! 2022 May

Key Events – Save the Date! 2022 May

May

5/1 – Booker T. Jones Alberta Rose Theater

5/5 – St Paul & The Broken Bones, Crystal Ballroom

5/10—Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Roseland Theater

5/21 – David Bromberg Aladdin Theater

5/24 – Dave Mason Aladdin Theater

5/26 – Journey to Memphis competition Mekong Bistro

June

6/4 – Bobby Rush Jack London Revue

6/14 – Fantastic Negrito Aladdin Theater

6/24-25 – Gorge Blues and Brews Festival

July
7/1-4 – Waterfront Blues Festival
7/15-17 – Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival
August
8/7 – Little Feat with Hot Tuna Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
8/12 – Rick Estrin Jack London Revue
8/26-27 Peninsula Rhythm and Blues Festival
October
10/14 – Carvin Jones Lincoln Performance Hall

 

Thanks to Mike and Debra Penk for keeping us updated! Are we missing something? Let us know HERE

 

Key Events – Save the Date! 2022 April

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Key Events - Save the Date! 2022 May

Key Events – Save the Date! 2022 April

April

4/2 & 4/3 — Valerie June, Aladdin Theater

4/3 – Sugar Roots IBC fundraiser, The Garages

4/6 – CBA member meeting with Josh Makosky and Tall Static, 6pm The Garages

4/8 – Hillstomp Mississippi Studios

4/21 — Buddy Guy, Tom Hambridge Duo, Revolution Hall

May

5/1 – Booker T. Jones Alberta Rose Theater

5/5 – St Paul & The Broken Bones, Crystal Ballroom

5/10—Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Roseland Theater

5/21 – David Bromberg Aladdin Theater

5/24 – Dave Mason Aladdin Theater

5/26 – Journey to Memphis competition Mekong Bistro

June

6/14 – Fantastic Negrito Aladdin Theater

6/24-25 – Gorge Blues and Brews Festival

July
7/1-4 – Waterfront Blues Festival
7/15-17 – Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival
August
8/7 – Little Feat with Hot Tuna Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

 

Thanks to Mike and Debra Penk for keeping us updated! Are we missing something? Let us know HERE

 

Key Events – Save the Date! 2022 March

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Key Events - Save the Date! 2022 May

Key Events – Save the Date! 2022 March

March

3/2 – Albert Cummings, Jack London

3/4—Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Keller Auditorium

3/18 – Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, Jack London

3/23 — Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Revolution Hall

3/24 — Ana Popovic, Alberta Rose Theatre

3/30— Keb Mo, Brothers, Revolution Hall

April

4/2 & 4/3 — Valerie June, Aladdin Theater

4/21 — Buddy Guy, Tom Hambridge Duo, Revolution Hall

May

5/1 – Booker T. Jones Alberta Rose Theater

5/5 – St Paul & The Broken Bones, Crystal Ballroom

5/10—Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Roseland Theater

5/24 – Dave Mason Aladdin Theater

July
7/1-4 – Waterfront Blues Festival
7/15-17 – Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival
August
8/7 – Little Feat with Hot Tuna Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

 

Thanks to Mike and Debra Penk for keeping us updated! Are we missing something? Let us know HERE

 

Key Events – Save the Date! 2022 February

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Key Events - Save the Date! 2022 May

Key Events – Save the Date!

2022

February

2/10 — Allen Stone, Roseland Theater

2/11—North Mississippi Allstars, Aladdin Theater

March

3/2 – Albert Cummings, Jack London

3/4—Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Keller Auditorium

3/18 – Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, Jack London

3/23 — Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Revolution Hall

3/24 — Ana Popovic, Alberta Rose Theatre

3/30— Keb Mo, Brothers, Revolution Hall

April

4/2 & 4/3 — Valerie June, Aladdin Theater

4/21 — Buddy Guy, Tom Hambridge Duo, Revolution Hall

May

5/1 – Booker T. Jones Alberta Rose Theater

5/5 – St Paul & The Broken Bones, Crystal Ballroom

5/10—Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Roseland Theater

July
7/1-4 – Waterfront Blues Festival
August
8/7 – Little Feat with Hot Tuna Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

 

Thanks to Mike and Debra Penk for keeping us updated! Are we missing something? Let us know HERE

 

THE HOLIDAY PARTY RETURNS!

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THE HOLIDAY PARTY RETURNS

THE HOLIDAY PARTY RETURNS!

By Anni Piper

 

Why am I reading this? – The Cascade Blues Association Holiday Party is back

Where’s the fun? – Loyal Order of Moose East Portland Lodge, 16411 NE Halsey St.

When’s it happening? – Sunday, Dec. 12. Doors open at 1.30 p.m., music from 2-6 p.m.

What’s the lineup? – Nikki Jones, James Ortega Y Los Demon Drivers, Billy D and the Hoodoos, Fenix Project

What will it cost me? – CBA and Lodge members get in free, $5 admission for non-members. Join or renew your CBA membership at the party and get a free CBA bag or hat

What else is happening, apart from the music? – Dancing, dessert table, silent auction, raffle, gift wrapping and 30% off select CBA merchandise

Why should I go? – Apart from having a great time, this is the biggest fundraiser event of the year for the CBA. Our bands are volunteering their time for this event, so please come along to support them and tip generously

What if I don’t want dessert? – Don’t worry, our friends at the Moose will have a selection of bar food appetizers available for purchase

What should I bring? – A mouthwatering holiday dessert to share, cash preferred at the bar, mask, dancing shoes and holiday cheer

Key Events — Save the Date!

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Key Events - Save the Date! 2022 May

Key Events — Save the Date!

 

December 2021

12/1 — Marc Broussard, Revolution Hall

12/5–IBC fundraiser for Rae Gordon & Brady Goss and The Sugar Roots, Trail’s End Saloon, 1pm

12/8 & 12/9 — Black Pumas, Roseland Theater

12/12 — CBA Holiday Party, Moose Lodge

 

2022

1/21 — Tommy Castro & the Painkillers, Jack London

1/22—Michael Bean Celebration of Life—Catfish Lou’s & Legends Billiard Room

2/10 — Allen Stone, Roseland Theater

2/11—North Mississippi Allstars, Aladdin Theater

3/04—Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Keller Auditorium

3/23 — Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Revolution Hall

3/24 — Ana Popovic, Alberta Rose Theatre

3/30— Keb Mo, Brothers, Revolution Hall

4/2 & 4/3 — Valerie June, Aladdin Theater

4/21 — Buddy Guy, Tom Hambridge Duo, Revolution Hall

5/10—Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Roseland Theater

 

Thanks to Mike and Debra Penk for adding to and editing this!

 

Sugar Roots IBC Fundraiser

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Sugar Roots IBC Fundraiser

Sugar Roots IBC Fundraiser
and Turkey Day recovery event

 

Saturday, Nov. 27

Garages Satellite Pub, 4810 SW Western Ave., Beaverton

$12.50 advance-$15 at the door (suggested donation)

 

Raising funds to send The Sugar Roots to Memphis in January 2022 to represent the CBA and the PNW in the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge.

 

Emcee — Rae Gordon

Raffles

Prizes

Sugar Roots Featuring Chad Rupp

Sugar Roots Featuring Chad Rupp is a Portland-based blues band formed by multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Chad Rupp, guitarist Jason “JT” Thomas, keyboardist Sam Gendler, bassist Timmer Blakely and drummer Chandler Bowerman.

This band was forged from the roots of Portland’s uniquely prodigious local blues scene with three Portland natives and two extremely talented transplants who appreciate the legacy of Portland’s musical history and the amazing musicians who have provided a lasting tradition of blues performance. Sugar Roots draws on inspiration from Portland greats like Curtis Salgado, Lloyd Jones, Jim Mesi, Paul deLay, DK Stewart and Norman Sylvester, along with their supporting bandmates.

The band’s name is a nod to a popular local blues band, Brown Sugar, a pioneering staple of Portland’s live music scene.

Here’s what frontman Chad Rupp says about the band’s formation:

“Really, the band came together because we had been playing together regularly pre-pandemic for a few years at a popular local jam session, The 1-4-5 Blues Jam Party, and we were having a great time!

“Sam Gendler and Chandler Bowerman brought their experience and mojo from the LA and Illinois scenes, combined with veteran local and national act musicians Timmer Blakely and Jason “JT” Thomas. This group really became a tight and organic unit for me to work with.

“When we looked at the chemistry we had, we decided that we should be recording and gigging together more! These guys have made it possible for me to stretch out on stage leading to some fun and powerful performances for me, personally!“

Key Events – Save the Date November 2021

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Key Events - Save the Date! 2022 May

Key Events — Save the Date!

 

November 2021

11/3 — “Mini” Muddy Awards, Lovejoy Rooftop at Botanist

11/9 — Paul Thorn, Alberta Rose Theatre

11/14 — Los Lobos, Aladdin Theater

11/11 — JJ Grey and Mofro, Crystal Ballroom

11/18 — The Record Company, Roseland Theater

11/20 — JD Simo, Jack London

11/22 — Lukas Nelson & the Promise of the Real, Crystal Ballroom

11/27 — The Sugar Roots IBC Fundraiser, At the Garages

 

December 2021

12/1 — Marc Broussard, Revolution Hall

12/8 & 12/9 — Black Pumas, Roseland Theater

12/12 — CBA Holiday Party, Moose Lodge

12/16 — TBA, Lovejoy Rooftop at Botanist/CBA cosponsor

 

2022

1/21 — Tommy Castro & the Painkillers, Jack London

2/10 — Allen Stone, Roseland Theater

3/23 — Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Revolution Hall

3/24 — Ana Popovic, Alberta Rose Theatre

4/2 & 4/3 — Valerie June, Aladdin Theater

4/21 — Buddy Guy, Tom Hambridge Duo, Revolution Hall

 

 

Thanks to Mike and Debra Penk for adding to and editing this!

 

Cascade Blues Association Presents the 2021 Mini Muddy Awards

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the 2021 Mini Muddy Awards

Cascade Blues Association Presents the 2021 ‘Mini’ Muddy Awards

Wednesday November 3rd, 2021
Doors open: 5 pm / Event begins: 6 pm

The Cascade Blues Association presents the ‘Mini’ Muddy Awards, honoring musical achievements from the past two-year period (Sept 1, 2019, through Aug 31, 2021) as awards are handed out recognizing outstanding musicians, venues, recordings, events, and more.

This year’s ceremony will include ten categories, including some new ones, that best reflect the modified circumstances that have existed over the past year and a half, and voted on by CBA members in mid-October through an online ballot.

 

2021 CBA Muddy Awards Nominees

Virtual Live Stream Performance-2020-2021

Lisa Mann

Lloyd Jones

Steve Kerin

 

Virtual Live Stream Production-2020-2021

Artichoke Music-CBA Livestream-Gary Furlow

Lisa Mann

Steve Kerin

 

Best Venue-2020-2021

At the Garages

Blue Diamond

Botanist (Lovejoy Rooftop)

 

NW Event of the Year-2020-2021

Bluesmania-Benefit for Steve Pringle-Roseland Theater

Cathedral Park Jazz Festival-Blues Night

Peninsula Rhythm & Blues Festival

 

Live Performance of the Year-2020-2021

Curtis Salgado-Waterfront Blues Festival “Upriver”

Lloyd Jones-Cathedral Park Jazz Festival-Blues Night

Rick Estrin & the Nightcats-Jack London

 

NW Recording -2020-2021

Ben Rice “Shake a Hand”

Lisa Mann “Old Girl”

Rae Gordon Band “Wrong Kind of Love”

 

National Recording of the Year-2020-2021

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram-662

Curtis Salgado Damage Control

Lloyd Jones-Tennessee Run

 

Dance Ambassador-2020-2021

Beth Lucci

Jim Vail

Will Crowe

 

George Page “Back What You Believe In”-2020-2021

BOD vote

 

Paul deLay “Lifetime Achievement”

Coach “Jim Hurley”

La Rhonda Steele

Tom Wendt

 

We have some great celebrity presenters!  Arietta Ward will present the “Paul deLay” Lifetime Achievement Award, Mary Flower will present the new Virtual Livestream Production and Terry Currier the award for “George Page” Back What You Believe In.

Many thanks to Ben Rice and Rae Gordon for assembling great sets of music, and for everyone donating their time and talent to perform!Ben Rice All Stars

Josh Makosky, Anni Piper, Melanie Owen, Pat McDougall, James Thornton, Chris Stone, Chandler Bowerman, Froggy William Hyland

Rae Gordon’s All Original Hour

Lisa Mann, Kivett Bednar, LaRhonda Steele, Jason Thomas, John Bunzow & Denny Bixby, Brady Goss, Ed Pierce

About Botanist
For those unfamiliar with Botanist, we are your thoughtful, intentional home away from home neighborhood destination bar/restaurant located in the heart of the Pearl District in Portland, Oregon. In the local community, we are known for our personalized style of hospitality, creative cocktails, and delectable tapas and entrées.

Offering strictly outdoor seating, Walk Up Stairs to the Rooftop. Pup Friendly (leashed)

Lovejoy Rooftop is the event side of Botanist House

COVID Policy: Strictly outdoor seating

The heater/air exchanger is 1 million BTUs moving the air out of there as efficiently as if the tent sides were open. It was designed by an engineer specifically for Covid.

Mask up!

Please note that our staff has been fully vaccinated from the first available opportunity. Tables are spaced further apart. Masks required upon entry, when not seated at your table, and when interacting with staff – staff is also masked.

Parking

There is ample street parking with many 2-hour meters. Paid street parking ends at 7pm.  There is also a paid lot on Kearney just across the street that can be accessed at 6pm.

Portland Streetcar

Runs on two sides of the block, along NW 14th Ave and also down Lovejoy

As with all the CBA shows at Lovejoy Rooftop, this is a fundraiser for the Elevate Unity Benefit Music Series, supporting local musicians, live music venues and staff.

Tickets at:
https://www.tickettomato.com/…/cba-presents-the-2021…

$15 General / $10 for current CBA Members / $20 at the Door

21 & Over / Tickets are Non-Refundable / Performers subject to change.

 

Seating is limited due to the city and state restrictions. Ticket purchase is suggested to ensure entry.