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.

Snapshot: Bogey’s Monday Night Jam Session

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Rock, Jam Sessions, Mendota Heights MN, Midwest Music Sound, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, New Music Sound, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

Snapshot: Bogey’s Monday Night Jam Session By Mitzi Beliveau I was invited to a new Monday Night Jam Session at Bogey’s Bar and Grill by my friend John McCann a famous harmonica player and singer in the USA. John as his friends calls him also has a band that is a great joy to listen … Continue reading Snapshot: Bogey’s Monday Night Jam Session

Snapshot: Ace Barton

by mitzib1, posted in American Legion, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Rock, Dancing, Hall of Fame Recipients, Jam Sessions, Jazz, Midwest Music Sound, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, New Music Sound, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

Snapshot: Ace Barton By Mitzi Beliveau Every once in a while I am blessed by a genuine legend in music. I am blessed to know Ace Barton a fantastic saxophone player. Ace as his friends calls him has been a saxophone player since his youth and in many bands through his years. I met Ace after … Continue reading Snapshot: Ace Barton

Snapshot: The Many Faces of The Squishy Mud Band

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Country Rock, Dancing, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Shafer, MN, Soft Rock and Roll

Snapshot: The Many Faces of The Squishy Mud Band By Mitzi Beliveau It was a warm winter evening in Shafer, Minnesota at The Old Shafer Creamery Event Center that I went to see a friend play with his band. Squishy Mud Band has morphed with lots of changes of band members. The two constant band … Continue reading Snapshot: The Many Faces of The Squishy Mud Band

Snapshot: Connor McRae’s Red Apple Trio

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Chicago blues, Jazz, Minnesota, Music, Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

Snapshot: Connor McRae’s Red Apple Trio By Mitzi Beliveau It was a warm, lovely winter night and I had a friend go with me to Schooner Bar in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We were going to see a new band called, Connor McRae’s Red Apple Trio. I was not disappointed. I knew Connor as his friends call … Continue reading Snapshot: Connor McRae’s Red Apple Trio

Snapshot: Steve (Boom Boom) Vonderharr

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Chicago blues, Hall of Fame Recipients, Minnesota, Music, Retirement, Southern Blues

Snapshot: Steve (Boom Boom) Vonderharr By Mitzi Beliveau It was a beautiful winter afternoon, and I left almost two hours before the retirement gig of Steve Vonderharr. The local bar was a few miles down the road. When I open the door, I was amazed, the place was packed. I thought this must be the … Continue reading Snapshot: Steve (Boom Boom) Vonderharr

Minnesota Blues Society Yearly Meeting and Holiday Party

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Benifit, Blues, Fund Raiser, Hall of Fame Recipients, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, New Music Sound, Southern Blues

Minnesota Blues Society Yearly Meeting and Holiday Party By Mitzi Beliveau I was invited to go to the Minnesota Blues Society Yearly Meeting and Holiday Party at the famous Historic Concord Exchanged Event Center in the city of South Saint Paul, MN. The Minnesota Blues Society pick a great venue to hold their event at. … Continue reading Minnesota Blues Society Yearly Meeting and Holiday Party

Snapshot: Lisa Wenger Band Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Blues, Chicago blues, Country Rock, Jazz, Midwest Music Sound, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Music, New Music Sound, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues, Uncategorized

Snapshot: Lisa Wenger Band Concert By Mitzi Beliveau I was at the yearly Minnesota Blues Society meeting and holiday party where I heard Miss Lisa Wenger sing. I had heard about her and her remarkable voice from others in the blues community. You know when someone is great when other musicians and singers say someone … Continue reading Snapshot: Lisa Wenger Band Concert

Paul Barry and the Ace Tones Band Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Jazz, Minnesota, Music, Saint Paul, MN, Southern Blues

Paul Barry and the Ace Tones Band Concert By Mitzi Beliveau I was invited to watch Paul Barry and the Ace Tones Band, by Paul Barry himself. I find Paul as his friends call him a man with a great big heart. And an awesome voice. Paul also is one of the top 10 harmonica … Continue reading Paul Barry and the Ace Tones Band Concert

Snapshot: Slim Willie and The Ride Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Hall of Fame Recipients, Jazz, Minnesota, Music, Rochester, Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN

Snapshot: Slim Willie and The Ride Concert By Mitzi Beliveau It was the evening before Thanksgiving, and I went down to Wilebskis Blues Saloon to see Slim Wille and The Ride. I had never seen them, but a few of my friends said I should go to the concert because they were a great band. … Continue reading Snapshot: Slim Willie and The Ride Concert

Ted Wilebski Jr.

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Jam Sessions, Minnesota, Music, RIP, Saint Paul, MN, Southern Blues

Ted Wilebskis Jr. By Mitzi Beliveau I never met Ted as many of his friend and blues community called him. I knew about his family because just about every Friday night I go to The Wilebski's Blues Saloon that Ted started. Wilebski's Blues Saloon is a gathering place for the Blues artist, singers, and musicians. … Continue reading Ted Wilebski Jr.