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Cascade Blues Association

Nonprofits & Organizations > Nonprofits
2020 SE 7th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
503.223.1850
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  • Norman Sylvester, Waterfront Blues Festival, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, photo by John Alcala

    Oregon’s Bluesman: Norman Sylvester

    Jory Farr - May 7, 2020
    In 1987, B.B. King told a 42-year-old Norman Sylvester to devote himself full time to music. The Boogie Cat heeded that advice and became his own ambassador of blues: "Musicians are messengers. We...

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  • Celebrating 30 Years of the Cascade Blues Association with Duffy Bishop, Lloyd Jones, Norman Sylvester and more at the Crystal Ballroom on May 21, 2017

    Photos by John Alcala
    May 25, 2017 3:00pm
    The past Sunday evening, the Crystal Ballroom filled with music fans and musicians alike for a very special celebration and benefit recognizing the Cascade Blues Association's 30-year...

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