Entries by Dude

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David Kahl

The last month has given me a lot to be thankful for. In light of my wife’s emergency, the outpouring of concern and love was astonishing and our family thanks you all. Add to this the news of my hearing-related issues and, again, the remarkable support and offers – I am breathless and affirmed. This is one incredible community.

Suggestions have been made and I’ve acted on all of them. I am certain that this old guy will see – and hear – some positive changes very soon. Thanks, again for your love. There are just too many of you …

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The Strange Tones

 

Hey everybody, just a quick news flash from the volcano hideout. Exciting times in the land of Crime-A-Billy! We are wrapping up our latest CD and planning on an early fall release. As a band we take care of all the song writing, recording, engineering, graphics, promotion, and pretty much everything else all by ourselves – it’s as home made as it can be, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. The project is very bluesy and also true to our Crime-A-Billy mission to bring original sounds to life. So stay tuned for details on the upcoming release!…

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The Vermen

 Hey, Blues lovers, supporters of local live music, and our fans! We love you and thank you!!!

 Matt Conroy here again with The Vermen… This month I really want to send thanks out to some folks, first to Randy Lilia for booking us into some great venues over the last months and the months ahead. We’ve had a blast and our gratitude goes out to you.

 Next, we’d like to deeply thank Brian at Roadhouse 101 and Rusty Truck Brewing for the wonderful times we’ve had at 2 big shows last month.

 Thanks also go to The Viewpoint in Estacada …

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Franco Paletta and The Stingers

 

Hey Everybody,

Nice seein’ you again. The CD Release Party at Trail’s End was a blast!… We were glad to see so many new faces mixed in with a lot of you Stinger veterans. And a fine party it was! We shot a video, recorded the whole shebang, and the Portland Blues and Jazz Dance Society showed us how it was done all night long!

A big shout out to Eric, Cindy, Darlene, Tina, and the rest of the staff from Trail’s End, all the Fans(old and new), Jeri(My Babe), Paula(Timmer’s Babe), Chrissy(Jason’sBabe), Jane(steve’s Babe), Rick Gordon from American …

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Lloyd Jones

 Fellow Blues Lovers,

Just returned from Memphis & Clarksdale! BMA’s & the “Rum Boogie” were big fun! Curtis Salgado swept the awards, and Portland was strongly represented with Curtis, Jimi Bott, Kevin Self, Peter Damman getting out and mixing it up. Wonderful to see & hear that happen. If ya’ll get a chance to make the trip (every May), be sure to make the trip down to Clarksdale as well. Incredible blues & soul history! Speaking of history, Sun Studio, Stax Museum, and Royal Studio, are worth the visit as well. Just this month Boz Scaggs hit #1 on the …

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What’s on Tap for June’s General Membership Meeting . . .

Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder St., Portland

Wednesday, June 5th – 7:00 pm

Members always Free – Non-members $3.00

Opening Acoustic Set – The Hitmen

Second Electric Set – The Fat Tones

 

With some of the weather we had in May, you’d think that it was already deep in the summer months. Well, we’re about to get started there and a good way to start it out is by attending the Cascade Blues Association’s June General Membership Meeting. Whether the weather changes back to cold or continues to cook, one thing is guaranteed, you’re going to have things …