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Slim Lively Greg Johnson

Greg Johnson a.k.a. "Slim Lively" has been the President of the Cascade Blues Association since May 2002. He is the main writer and performance photographer for the BluesNotes newspaper with articles and photos that have appeared in various publications and CD jackets around the country. A three-time Muddy Award recipient: twice for the Back What You Believe In Award and the 2008 Lifetime Achievement. He has also been recognized by The Blues Foundation in Memphis, TN. for Outstanding Achievement in Volunteering for his efforts in helping in the production of the International Blues Challenge. A life-long supporter of live music, especially the blues; don't be surprised to see him in clubs often several times a week.



Sean Carney Band storms into Oregon this weekend

Award-winning Blues guitarist/singer comes to Eugene and Portland.


Greg Johnson

I received the following message tonight from my friend blues guitarist A.C. Porter. Please try to make an effort…


Pirates’ Guitarist Mick Green Dies

Influential British guitarist Mick Green passed away on Monday, January 11th at the age of 65. Cause of death…


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When I look back over the past year, there are many great memories that I encountered watching our local…


Arthur “Fresh Air” Moore: A Blast from the Past, and it’s still Fresh Air

While reading through the latest issue of the Cascade Blues Association’s BluesNotes newsletter, I happened upon a name that…


Greg Johnson

There is always that air of mystery when going to see a performer you have not caught on stage…


Greg Johnson

News and review

For somebody who spends a lot of nights sitting in bars and taverns serving as musical…


Greg Johnson

Over these past couple months there has been a lot of conversation over the cancelation of KMHD’s River City…


Greg Johnson

This past Monday night I made the trek downtown to see blues master James Harman at Duff’s Garage. I…