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.

Everett Smithson Band

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Country Rock, Dancing, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Music, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, Soft Rock and Roll, Zydeco Music

Everett Smithson Band By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Friday night and a friend, and I went to Schooner Tavern in Minneapolis, Minnesota to see the band I have heard about through friends, but until now, I had not seen. I was delighted to listen to the music from The Everett Smithson Band. Everett Smithson … Continue reading Everett Smithson Band

Sheridan Zuther

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Big Band Music, Dancing, Minnesota, Music, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll

Sheridan Zuther By Mitzi Beliveau It was at a swing dance at the Wabasha Street Caves in Saint Paul, Minnesota that I met Sheridan Zuther. I was with a dance group, and one of the favorite places to dance is the Wabasha Street Caves. Sheridan walked up to us with our Meetup sign on our … Continue reading Sheridan Zuther

Kinda Fonda Wanda Band

by mitzib1, posted in American Legion, Bar and Restaurant, Big Band Music, Dancing, Jazz, Minnesota, Richfield, MN, Rockabilly

Kinda Fonda Wanda Band   By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Wednesday evening, and I was out with a friend taking a swing dance lesson. That is when I met the band members of the Kinda Fonda Wanda. A great group of musicians and singers. I was in for pure pleasure that night at the … Continue reading Kinda Fonda Wanda Band

One Step Behind, Rock Camp Experience, Four of Four

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Big Band Music, Dancing, Funk, Jazz, Maplewood, Minnesota, Minnesota, Music, Small Music Business

One Step Behind, Rock Camp Experience, Four of Four By Mitzi Beliveau Some may ask what is the number stuff on your titles lately. I went to a Rock Camp event and saw four bands! This is the last and final one. One Step Behind theme band was SKA. I did know about the group … Continue reading One Step Behind, Rock Camp Experience, Four of Four

Bahston, Rock Camp Experience, Three of Four

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Dancing, Maplewood, Minnesota, Minnesota, Music, Rock and Roll, Small Music Business, Soft Rock and Roll

Bahston, Rock Camp Experience, Three of Four By Mitzi Beliveau Sometimes when I listen to a band, it puts me in a dreamy state to where I can go back to my youth. This band Bahston of the Rock Camp Experience does that for me. Great music and excellent vibrations of showmanship. Everyone inter-reacting with … Continue reading Bahston, Rock Camp Experience, Three of Four

Norwegians Would Band, Rock Camp Experience, Two of Four

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Dancing, Maplewood, Minnesota, Minnesota, Music, Rock and Roll, Small Music Business, Soft Rock and Roll

Norwegians Would Band, Rock Camp Experience, Two of Four By Mitzi Beliveau Some of the most wonderful people you meet are people who help others. That is what I encounter every time I go to a Rock Camp Experience AKA RCX. Rock Camp Experience is people helping people in their dreams of playing an instrument … Continue reading Norwegians Would Band, Rock Camp Experience, Two of Four

Roddy or Not Band, Rock Camp Experience, One of Four

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Dancing, Maplewood, Minnesota, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Small Music Business, Soft Rock and Roll

Roddy or Not Band, Rock Camp Experience, One of Four By Mitzi Beliveau It was a lovely Saturday afternoon when I went to the Dog House Bar and Grille in Maplewood, Minnesota. It is good to hear great musicians and singers whose dream are to be a part of a Rock band. I find many … Continue reading Roddy or Not Band, Rock Camp Experience, One of Four

Snapshot: The Zebra Mussels Band

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Dancing, Funk, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, North Saint Paul, MN, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll

Snapshot: The Zebra Mussels Band By Mitzi Beliveau It was late on a Friday evening, and I went with a singer/musician friend to Neumann’s Bar in North Saint Paul, Minnesota, to hear a band called, The Zebra Mussels. They were highly recommended by my friend. I listened to music from outside, and when I entered … Continue reading Snapshot: The Zebra Mussels Band