Ramblings - May 2022
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Ramblings June 2022

Ramblings June 2022 Our Blues Notes and email blast this month are going to be very brief. So if you’re looking online, and asking yourself, where’s the content, don’t hold your breath. All our efforts have gone into the relaunch of the…
Ramblings - May 2022
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Ramblings May 2022

Ramblings May 2022 by Anni Piper We are grateful to everyone for attending the celebration of life for our late president emeritus, Greg Johnson, and acknowledging his contribution to our community in such a meaningful way. Best wishes to Greg’s…
Ramblings - May 2022
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Ramblings April 2022

Ramblings April 2022 by Anni Piper Blues lovers in Portland and nationwide are mourning the passing of Greg “Slim Lively” Johnson, president emeritus of the Cascade Blues Association. His leadership was an inspiration to us all. Greg devoted…
Greg 'Slim Lively' Johnson RIP March 15th 1959 - March 24th 2022. Rambling with the Angels
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Greg “Slim Lively” Johnson R.I.P.

Greg “Slim Lively” Johnson R.I.P. March 15, 1959-March 24, 2022   By Shelley Garrett   Portland’s music community is mourning the loss of one of its hardest working and most beloved family members. Greg Johnson, 63, fought…
Ramblings - May 2022
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Ramblings – March 2022

Ramblings - March 2022 by Anni Piper Congratulations to Robert Umali Evans, the new vice president of the Cascade Blues Association. I have to give him full credit for holding this organization together during a difficult transition time. Much…
Ramblings - May 2022
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Ramblings-February 2022

Ramblings -January 2022 By Anni Piper It’s been an eventful month for the CBA, to say the least. The board approved the return of the new and improved “Blues Notes” coming soon to a store or venue near you. We have a bunch of CDs in the…
Ramblings - May 2022
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Ramblings – January 2022

Ramblings - January 2022 By Anni Piper As a nod to Greg Johnson, the president’s column will continue to be called “Ramblings” – although the Cascade Blues Association may be wandering in a different direction. The new president of…
Board Update - September 2021
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Board Update – September 2021

Board Update - September 2021 By Shelley Garrett You may have noticed that this column has slowly been changing into something new. Many people have told us that they don’t really know what the CBA is doing. With 10 active members currently…
Ramblings on My Mind August 2021
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Ramblings on My Mind August 2021

Ramblings on My Mind August 2021 by Shelley Garrett CBA VP News and Upcoming Events “Blues for Slim Lively, a Benefit for Greg Johnson” Save the date: Oct. 17 at the Crystal Ballroom. Tickets go on sale Aug. 1 through the Crystal Ballroom…
Ramblings on My Mind August 2021
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Ramblings on my Mind July 2021

Ramblings on my Mind July 2021 by Shelley Garrett CBA Vice President July and the rest of the year are going to be BUSY! CBA members are sponsoring two acts at the 2021 Upriver Waterfront Blues Festival -- Johnny Rawls, noon and 6 p.m.  July…