Wednesday night, The Cascade Blues Association in Portland, Oregon held their
elections for officers for 2009.
The results:
President: Greg Johnson
Vice President: Terry Odor
Secretary: John Etten
Membership Secretary: Doug Nead
Treasurer: Jerri Shelton
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Friday, November 30, 2007
Blues & Bowl
Blues & Bowl Dec. 2nd-Portland, OR.
Cascade Blues Association's Blues Ed/Blues In The Schools benefit this Sunday, Dec. 2nd from
5-9pm. It's live blues music while you bowl. The first band up is the co-winners of the 2007
Muddy award for "Best Contemporary Act": The Strange Tones. Second up is the first Blues
Ed/BITS youth band Roots Revival (you don't want to miss this one!) Third up is The
Insomniacs, co-winners of the 2007 Muddy award for "Best Contemporary Act" and back in
town for a break from thier 26-city "Left Coast Tour and last will be Big Al (with Robbie Laws)
Raffle, give-aways, silent auction and fun for the whole family. Lights will go out for "extreme"
bowling on 48 lanes of fun. Enjoy a night of bowling and live music while helping to keep the
'blues in the schools' for the younger generation to enjoy. Hope to see you there!
Terry L. Odor
Vice-President
Cascade Blues Association
Cascade Blues Association's Blues Ed/Blues In The Schools benefit this Sunday, Dec. 2nd from
5-9pm. It's live blues music while you bowl. The first band up is the co-winners of the 2007
Muddy award for "Best Contemporary Act": The Strange Tones. Second up is the first Blues
Ed/BITS youth band Roots Revival (you don't want to miss this one!) Third up is The
Insomniacs, co-winners of the 2007 Muddy award for "Best Contemporary Act" and back in
town for a break from thier 26-city "Left Coast Tour and last will be Big Al (with Robbie Laws)
Raffle, give-aways, silent auction and fun for the whole family. Lights will go out for "extreme"
bowling on 48 lanes of fun. Enjoy a night of bowling and live music while helping to keep the
'blues in the schools' for the younger generation to enjoy. Hope to see you there!
Terry L. Odor
Vice-President
Cascade Blues Association
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Forget Elvis - Robert Johnson RIP
Today In Blues - Aug 16 © 2004 L.W. "Junior" Jackson
Arguably the single most influential Bluesman ever, guitarist andsongwriter Robert Johnson, died on this day in 1938 in Greenwood, MS atage 27. Johnson is certainly the most celebrated figure in Blues. Hislegend is well known and his influence far-reaching. Johnson was heavilyinfluenced by Lonnie Johnson, Scrapper Blackwell, Kokomo Arnold, SkipJames, Charley Patton and Son House, but his musical tutelage came fromthe unrecorded Ike Zinnerman. Johnson had complete command of hisinstrument and his stylings influenced all genres of American music.
Arguably the single most influential Bluesman ever, guitarist andsongwriter Robert Johnson, died on this day in 1938 in Greenwood, MS atage 27. Johnson is certainly the most celebrated figure in Blues. Hislegend is well known and his influence far-reaching. Johnson was heavilyinfluenced by Lonnie Johnson, Scrapper Blackwell, Kokomo Arnold, SkipJames, Charley Patton and Son House, but his musical tutelage came fromthe unrecorded Ike Zinnerman. Johnson had complete command of hisinstrument and his stylings influenced all genres of American music.
Delmark Goldfarb on CD with Springsteen, Seeger, Raitt, Bon Jovi, Others
Give Them Your Money: Give US Your Poor Benefit Disc Features Springsteen, Seeger, Raitt, Bon Jovi, Others
Fred Mills
July 22, 2007
Happy Sunday morning, HARPers, and thanks for stopping by for this little lecture. Getting your spare change together for the collection plates? Instead of lining the coffers of some already-flush congregation or parish, why not direct your funds towards an organization with a worthy, immediacy-driven goal—such as one that works to combat homelessness in America.
Need prompting? September 25 brings the release of Give US Your Poor on Appleseed Records, an all-star studded effort featuring the likes of Pete Seeger, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Madeleine Peyroux, Sonya Kitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Natalie Merchant, Michelle Shocked and Keb Mo (many in collaboration with currently or previously homeless musicians).
Proceeds go to Give US Your Poor, a national fund- and awareness-raising campaign for the homeless established by the University of Massachusetts Boston. Give US Your Poor brings together the latest research, multimedia, celebrities, non-celebrities, homeless people and partner organizations to help end homelessness.
From Springsteen and Seeger's rendition of the folk classic "Hobo's Lullaby" and Jon Bon Jovi and Mighty Sam McClain's inspirational "Show Me The Way" (not the Peter Frampton song) to Bonnie Raitt and Weepin' Willie Robinson's bluesy "Walking the Dog" and legendary a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock's "Stranger Blues," Give US Your Poor features 19 stirring tracks that showcase America's rich musical history. Other highlights include Natalie Merchant performing "There Is No Good Reason" with six formerly homeless musicians, Madeleine Peyroux's "I Think It's Going to Rain Today," actor/musician Tim Robbins' candid spoken excerpt "Impossible Boulevard" and opera singer Mario Frangoulis performing "Feels Like Home."
All but two of the tracks are exclusive to the album, which also includes a 28-page booklet that reveals the story behind the stories of the songs and performers and also presents a variety of affecting and exasperating statistics:
* In the course of any given year, 3.5 million Americans are homeless.
* Homeless shelters in 27 major cities turn down 37% of individuals and 52% of families due to overcrowding.
* 41% of all homeless are families.
* One out of four homeless is a child under the age of 10.
* 43% of the homeless work.
***
"I started Appleseed to plant the seeds of social justice and bring attention to various social issues over the years," said Jim Musselman, president and founder of Appleseed Recordings, in a statement. "I hope this CD can help tear down the wall of misconception about the homeless and reverse their status as 'non-people.' And that we as a country can redirect our energies towards helping all citizens in need."
TRACKLISTING:
1. "Land of 10,000 Homeless - Minnesota" – audio documentary set to music
2. "Show Me the Way" – Jon Bon Jovi & Mighty Sam McClain
3. "Baby Don't Let Me Go Homeless" – Keb Mo & Eagle Park Slim
4. "There Is No Good Reason" – Natalie Merchant & Friends
5. "Hobo's Lullaby" – Bruce Springsteen & Pete Seeger
6. "So Lonely" – Sonya Kitchell
7. "Becky's Tune" – Michelle Shocked and Michael Sullivan
8. "Walking the Dog" – Bonnie Raitt & Weepin' Willie Robinson
9. "My Name Is Not 'Those People'" (spoken, with music) – Danny Glover
10. "I Think It's Going to Rain Today" – Madeleine Peyroux
11. "Portable Man" – Del Goldfarb & John Sebastian
12. "Boll Weevil" – Dan Zanes & Kyla Middleton
13. "Ink Falling (Father Outside)" – Buffalo Tom
14. "Stranger Blues" – Sweet Honey in the Rock
15. "1,000 Miles Away" * – Jewel
16. "Impossible Boulevard" (spoken excerpt, with music) – Tim Robbins
17. "Feels Like Home" – Mario Frangoulis
18. "When We Left Minneapolis (spoken, with music)" – Danny Glover
19. "Here and Now" * – Mark Erelli
Fred Mills
July 22, 2007
Happy Sunday morning, HARPers, and thanks for stopping by for this little lecture. Getting your spare change together for the collection plates? Instead of lining the coffers of some already-flush congregation or parish, why not direct your funds towards an organization with a worthy, immediacy-driven goal—such as one that works to combat homelessness in America.
Need prompting? September 25 brings the release of Give US Your Poor on Appleseed Records, an all-star studded effort featuring the likes of Pete Seeger, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Madeleine Peyroux, Sonya Kitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Natalie Merchant, Michelle Shocked and Keb Mo (many in collaboration with currently or previously homeless musicians).
Proceeds go to Give US Your Poor, a national fund- and awareness-raising campaign for the homeless established by the University of Massachusetts Boston. Give US Your Poor brings together the latest research, multimedia, celebrities, non-celebrities, homeless people and partner organizations to help end homelessness.
From Springsteen and Seeger's rendition of the folk classic "Hobo's Lullaby" and Jon Bon Jovi and Mighty Sam McClain's inspirational "Show Me The Way" (not the Peter Frampton song) to Bonnie Raitt and Weepin' Willie Robinson's bluesy "Walking the Dog" and legendary a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock's "Stranger Blues," Give US Your Poor features 19 stirring tracks that showcase America's rich musical history. Other highlights include Natalie Merchant performing "There Is No Good Reason" with six formerly homeless musicians, Madeleine Peyroux's "I Think It's Going to Rain Today," actor/musician Tim Robbins' candid spoken excerpt "Impossible Boulevard" and opera singer Mario Frangoulis performing "Feels Like Home."
All but two of the tracks are exclusive to the album, which also includes a 28-page booklet that reveals the story behind the stories of the songs and performers and also presents a variety of affecting and exasperating statistics:
* In the course of any given year, 3.5 million Americans are homeless.
* Homeless shelters in 27 major cities turn down 37% of individuals and 52% of families due to overcrowding.
* 41% of all homeless are families.
* One out of four homeless is a child under the age of 10.
* 43% of the homeless work.
***
"I started Appleseed to plant the seeds of social justice and bring attention to various social issues over the years," said Jim Musselman, president and founder of Appleseed Recordings, in a statement. "I hope this CD can help tear down the wall of misconception about the homeless and reverse their status as 'non-people.' And that we as a country can redirect our energies towards helping all citizens in need."
TRACKLISTING:
1. "Land of 10,000 Homeless - Minnesota" – audio documentary set to music
2. "Show Me the Way" – Jon Bon Jovi & Mighty Sam McClain
3. "Baby Don't Let Me Go Homeless" – Keb Mo & Eagle Park Slim
4. "There Is No Good Reason" – Natalie Merchant & Friends
5. "Hobo's Lullaby" – Bruce Springsteen & Pete Seeger
6. "So Lonely" – Sonya Kitchell
7. "Becky's Tune" – Michelle Shocked and Michael Sullivan
8. "Walking the Dog" – Bonnie Raitt & Weepin' Willie Robinson
9. "My Name Is Not 'Those People'" (spoken, with music) – Danny Glover
10. "I Think It's Going to Rain Today" – Madeleine Peyroux
11. "Portable Man" – Del Goldfarb & John Sebastian
12. "Boll Weevil" – Dan Zanes & Kyla Middleton
13. "Ink Falling (Father Outside)" – Buffalo Tom
14. "Stranger Blues" – Sweet Honey in the Rock
15. "1,000 Miles Away" * – Jewel
16. "Impossible Boulevard" (spoken excerpt, with music) – Tim Robbins
17. "Feels Like Home" – Mario Frangoulis
18. "When We Left Minneapolis (spoken, with music)" – Danny Glover
19. "Here and Now" * – Mark Erelli
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Rhythm on the River
Clatskanie Blues Festival, River Run Set for Aug. 25
The first annual Clatskanie Blues Festival "Rhythm on the River" will be held on Aug. 25, from 1-10 p.m., in the Clatskanie City Park.
Well-known blues artist Ellen Whyte will be performing in a concert along with Kristi Nicholson, Big Fish Blue, Terri Rob and the Jumpers, and Dangerous Dan and the Disasters. This concert is free to the public.
The event will start off with a 5k "Rhythm Run" beginning at 11 a.m., or a 8k run for serious runners. Participants will receive a t-shirt and a pair of "blues" sunglasses. Entry for the run is a $10 fee which will benefit local youth art and music scholarships.
To register call 503 728-2051 or stop by Tio Calvino's on Highway 30 and NE Conyers St or Flowers-n-Fluff on Highway 30.
A barbecue dinner will be available for purchase. In addition, art booths and other vendors will be staged in a Saturday market-type setting throughout the park.
This is a non-for-profit event sponsored by the Clatskanie City Park and Recreation District and established through the Clatskanie Foundation to provide scholarships for the promising local youth.
Those interested in making tax-exempt contributions or sponsoring the event may call 503 728-4222.
The first annual Clatskanie Blues Festival "Rhythm on the River" will be held on Aug. 25, from 1-10 p.m., in the Clatskanie City Park.
Well-known blues artist Ellen Whyte will be performing in a concert along with Kristi Nicholson, Big Fish Blue, Terri Rob and the Jumpers, and Dangerous Dan and the Disasters. This concert is free to the public.
The event will start off with a 5k "Rhythm Run" beginning at 11 a.m., or a 8k run for serious runners. Participants will receive a t-shirt and a pair of "blues" sunglasses. Entry for the run is a $10 fee which will benefit local youth art and music scholarships.
To register call 503 728-2051 or stop by Tio Calvino's on Highway 30 and NE Conyers St or Flowers-n-Fluff on Highway 30.
A barbecue dinner will be available for purchase. In addition, art booths and other vendors will be staged in a Saturday market-type setting throughout the park.
This is a non-for-profit event sponsored by the Clatskanie City Park and Recreation District and established through the Clatskanie Foundation to provide scholarships for the promising local youth.
Those interested in making tax-exempt contributions or sponsoring the event may call 503 728-4222.
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