Author: mitzib1

The gifts of Mitzi Beliveau I always loved to write, but my English was not that good. I spoke some French with my English, and I was also speaking Latin. I was teased at elementary school when I first attended both by the students and the teacher. Yes, I was shamed by the teachers because of my French accent. In first grade, the teachers placed me in speech therapy, and then I was taught proper English. I then forgot my French language. I only spoke English from then on. Now I wish I still knew the French and Latin words. I then had scarlet fever in the latter part of the first grade when I was learning English. This disease caused the hearing problems I had lifelong. Learning was difficult, and English was difficult, So I turned to write, it was an outlet for my feelings. I now write to learn the language and become better at it. I believe if there is something is difficult, I should practice it daily. So I write about my life, the people I meet and my love of music. I hope you enjoy what I write and excuse little mistakes I make from time to time in writing in English. After all, I believe my mind is still in French and Latin! My first two languages. I hope you enjoy my blogs.

Voodoo Chicken

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Benifit, Dancing, Fund Raiser, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Tennessee

Voodoo Chicken By Mitzi Beliveau It was a benefit for the Minnesota Road to Memphis Blues Contest at the Minnesota Music Café that I got to hear Voodoo Chicken. The band is led by David Lambert, and I saw the MN version of Voodoo Chicken. A well-seasoned singer and lead guitar. On this occasion, David, … Continue reading Voodoo Chicken

Open Mic at The Goat Coffee House

by mitzib1, posted in Coffee Shop, Funk, Indie Punk, Midwest Music Sound, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Music, New Music Sound, Open Mic, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN

Open Mic at The Goat Coffee Shop By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Thursday evening at The Goat Coffee Shop that I attended an Open Mic. I love going to anything musical. Open Mic and Jam sessions our my favorites. This was my first time at the open mic session, and it was filled with … Continue reading Open Mic at The Goat Coffee House

Harrison Street Band, Road to Memphis

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Benifit, Blues, Blues Competition, Fund Raiser, Midwest Music Sound, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, Music Video, New Music Sound, Southern Blues

Harrison Street Band, Road to Memphis By Mitzi Beliveau It was a delighted to see the band Harrison Street, again. The great Erin McCawley manages the band and is the main singer. A powerhouse entertainer in the music business. Erin, as everyone in the blues community calls her, is one of the best lead female … Continue reading Harrison Street Band, Road to Memphis

Kelli Rae Tubbs

by mitzib1, posted in Big Band Music, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Music, Inspirational Music, Jam Sessions, Jazz, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Music lessons/classes, Oklahoma, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, School, Small Music Business, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues, Tennessee

Kelli Rae Tubbs By Mitzi Beliveau It was at the many Jam Session that I had heard Keli Rae Tubbs play her drum. Kelli Rae as her friends call her is a very accomplish musician and, it is a great honor to write about Kelli Rae. Kelli Rae is one of the few great drummers … Continue reading Kelli Rae Tubbs

Spotlight: Todd Martenson

by mitzib1, posted in American Legion, Bar, Bar and Restaurant, Bloomington, MN, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Music, Country Rock, Jam Sessions, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Non Profits, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

Spotlight: Todd Martenson By Mitzi Beliveau It was at the Monday night Apple Jam Session in Apple Valley, Minnesota at the American Legion, that I met and heard Todd Martenson sing and play the guitar. Todd, as his friends call him, told me that he did not start playing the guitar until he was 35 … Continue reading Spotlight: Todd Martenson

Helium for LiftOff

by mitzib1, posted in Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Midwest Music Sound, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, North Saint Paul, Minnesota, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

Helium for LiftOff By Mitzi Beliveau I’m always amazed when I go somewhere and hear a truly fantastic band. This time I found the Crown Jewels of the Rock and Roll and Blues band in the USA. A local group in Minnesota with a big-time sound of worldwide entertainment. That band's name is Helium of … Continue reading Helium for LiftOff

Snapshot: M. T. Pockets Band

by mitzib1, posted in Dancing, Midwest Music Sound, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, North Saint Paul, MN, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll

Snapshot: M. T. Pockets Band By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Friday night in North Saint Paul Car Show. The whole town shows up for the weekly car show from June thru October. Added is food, music and amazing old cars lined on the main street. As I was walking, I heard this beautiful music … Continue reading Snapshot: M. T. Pockets Band

Bluedog Band, Update

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Dancing, Minnesota, Music, Native Blues, New Music Sound, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, Saint Paul, MN

Bluedog Band, Update By Mitzi Beliveau It was a warm fall evening, and I was invited to listen to one of my favorite Blues band Bluedog at the Spring Café at Como Lakeside Pavilion. A large stage and a big present with Bluedog on the setting of the beautiful Como Lake, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. … Continue reading Bluedog Band, Update

Inside Straights Blues Band, Update

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Dancing, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Music Video, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues, White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Inside Straights Blues Band, Update By Mitzi Beliveau I decided to host a small group of people for a lovely evening at a place called Tally’s Dockside & C.G. Hooks BBQ in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. We were going to hear one of my favorite bands, Inside Straights Blues Band. My friends and I were … Continue reading Inside Straights Blues Band, Update

WEQY 104.7 FM

by mitzib1, posted in Blues, Funk, Jazz, Midwest Music Sound, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, New Music Sound, Non Profits, Radio Station, Ragga, Saint Paul, MN, School, Small Music Business, Soft Rock and Roll

WEQY 104.7 FM Radio Station By Mitzi Beliveau As I enter the East Side Enterprise Center building, I can hear the music from WEQY 104.7 FM radio station. It is located on the East Side Saint Paul, Minnesota, Dayton’s Bluff area. I was able to meet the Station Director, Shay Glorious Martin, and Miss Brenda … Continue reading WEQY 104.7 FM