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About Me

The Cascade Blues Association is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization located in Portland, Oregon. Celebrating our 20th anniversary in 2006 of promoting, supporting and preserving the blues and blues-related music throughout the Pacific Northwest. One of the largest and most viable blues societies in the country, we are affiliated with the Memphis-based Blues Foundation.Portland is a thriving city when it comes to blues music. Multiple venues throughout the city make it possible to catch live blues seven nights a week, 365 days a year. There is a rich wealth of talent in the city as well, world-class performers have lived here for many years and still more continue to relocate to the city every year. Portland is also home of the 2nd largest blues festival in the United States, the massive Waterfront Blues Festival.The Cascade Blues Association offers many programs and benfits to its members. Among these are the annual Muddy Awards, presented to the highest achieveing indiviudals, events and venues selected by our membership; Our Blues Education / Blues in the Schools program is a combined effort with Six String Central School of Guitar, headed by Robbie Laws and Jerri Shelton, bringing in young musicians performing blues directly into the schools, older artists also available for presentations; Musician's Relief Fund to aid down on their luck local musicians with no where else to turn; the BluesNotes newpaper delivered monthly to members and available at multiple locations throughout the Portland Metro area, co-sponsored events at many venues allowing a $1 discount at the door at most locations; an annual holiday party in December, a members picnic in August, both featuring live music; and our monthly meetings.The monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at The Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder, Portland, OR. They are free and open to the public in a non-smoking atmosphere. Beginning at 7:00 pm and going until 9:00 pm, there are always two sets of music (usually opening with an acoustic act and finishing with an electric set) and multiple giveaways. There is usually a raffle for a multiple-CD package with tickets going for $1 each.For a full monthly calendar of who is playing blues in Portland and the surrounding areas, plus full feature articles, go to http://www.cascadeblues.org.

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Member Since: 8/11/2006
Band Website: cascadeblues.org
Band Members: The Cascade Blues Association's Board of Directors are:Greg Johnson, President; Terry Odor, Vice President; Jerri Shelton, Treasurer; Shelley Swaffer, Membership Secretary; Annie Flores, Secretary;At Large Board Members are: Linda Clark, Allan "Big Al" Carter, Dave Priestap, Jody Gunn, Tim Rutter, Nadine Colb, Rikki Meier, John Etten
Influences: From the African traditions brought to America by slave traders, to the heart of Congo Square, from the work songs and field hollers in plantations and prison farms, to the railroads and street corners, from the front porch to the juke joint, from the fish fries and house rent parties to the festival stages, from deep within the hearts and souls of every person who ever raised voice and instrument to song.
Sounds Like: The heart of every American-based musical form. It's the core, baby. It's the blues!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Best Self-Produced CD

From the Blues Foundation: The Best Self-Produced CD was awarded to Sophisticated Ladies by Sue Palmer and Her Motel Swing Orchestra sponsored by the Blues Lovers United of San Diego. Check her out at...
Posted by Cascade Blues Association on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:14:00 PST

IBC Final Results

The Winners are: Band Competition 1st place: Trampled Under Foot - Kansas City Blues Society 2nd place: Shakura S'Aida - Toronto Blues Society 3rd place: Lil' Ray Neal Blues Band - Baton Rouge Blues S...
Posted by Cascade Blues Association on Sun, 03 Feb 2008 11:55:00 PST

IBC Finalists

Well, none of the Pacific NW entrants made the finals but I hear those who did were outstanding. Finals are tonight, Saturday, Feb. 2. Bands:Doghouse DaddiesLaurie Morvan BandShakura S'AidaLil' ...
Posted by Cascade Blues Association on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 08:43:00 PST

2007 MUDDY AWARDS NOV 1

Don't forget the Muddy Awards on THURSDAY, Nov. 1 6:30 - 9:30 PM at the Melody Ballroom.Opening act, this year's Journey To Memphis winners, Franco Paletta & The StingersAwards guest MC:...
Posted by Cascade Blues Association on Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:13:00 PST

November Happenings!!

Thursday, November 1st: 2007 MUDDY AWARDS: The Cascade Blues Association's annual event to honor those acts, CDs, events and venues that our members have voted as their favorites this past year....
Posted by Cascade Blues Association on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:46:00 PST

2007 MUDDY AWARD NOMINEES

Here are the nominees for the 2007 Muddy Awards as chosen by our members: Contemporary Blues Act: The Insomniacs Rose City Kings The Strange Tones R&B Act: Linda Hornbuckle Band Lloyd Jones Strugg...
Posted by Cascade Blues Association on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:20:00 PST

Nick Moss at Duffs This Sunday, Other Oregon Shows

NICK MOSS & THE FLIP TOPS LIVE AT DUFF'S GARAGE PORTLAND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH NICK MOSS & THE FLIP TOPS ARE READY TO PLAY IT 'TIL TOMORROW.. TOUR SUPPORTS NEW DOUBLE-CD OUT OCT...
Posted by Cascade Blues Association on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:11:00 PST

Welcome Wagon House Warming Party for Fiona Boyes

Please come out and welcome Portland's newest blues transplant to the city, Fiona Boyes, as she and husband Steve Clarke, The Preacher, move into their new home. To help celebrate and to provide house...
Posted by Cascade Blues Association on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:19:00 PST

Annual CBA Member Picnic

Don't forget to mark down Sunday, August 12th on your calendars, as that is the date for this year's member's only picnic. If you're not a member already, you can join at the picnic itself. As always,...
Posted by Cascade Blues Association on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:05:00 PST

Upcoming Shows in Portland

Hey, we've gotten a little behind with these postings, so here are some dates you may want to watch for with blues and blues-related acts coming our way!! Thursday, July 19: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy w/ DK...
Posted by Cascade Blues Association on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 04:20:00 PST