GB Leighton Concert By Mitzi Beliveau It was another Friday night at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon, and expectations were high for the famous GB Leighton. I have heard GB Leighton many times and his band, and I am never disappointed. The place filled up with the old fans and new fans and everyone waited for the … Continue reading GB Leighton Concert
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Snapshot: The Smokin Whiskey Band
Snapshot: The Smokin Whiskey Band By Mitzi Beliveau I was with a few friends one chilly October evening for a haunted house and wagon ride when I heard a band playing. I stood next to the small fireplace with other music artist and listen to The Smokin Whiskey Band play some rock and roll and … Continue reading Snapshot: The Smokin Whiskey Band
Snapshot: Bruce McCabe
Snapshot: Bruce McCabe By Mitzi Beliveau One of the best keyboardists in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area is Bruce McCabe. An excellent and talented man. When people get wind that he might be playing somewhere in a band, they call up the establishments to make sure he will be there. Bruce McCabe has a large following … Continue reading Snapshot: Bruce McCabe
Reverend Raven and The Chain Smokin Altar Boys Concert
Reverend Raven and The Chain Smokin Altar Boys Concert By Mitzi Beliveau It was in the fall at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon that I first heard Revered Raven and The Chain Smokin Altar Boys. I knew I was in for a treat when over 90 of my dancers showed up and a record number of people … Continue reading Reverend Raven and The Chain Smokin Altar Boys Concert
SnapShot: Vinnie Rose
Vinnie Rose By Mitzi Beliveau I was with about 20 of my friends eating when I heard music from the other room at Adagio’s Pizza Factory in New Brighton Minnesota. I asked the wait staff who this young talented man was. They had me talk to the manager. Vinnie Rose sings at the New Brighton’s … Continue reading SnapShot: Vinnie Rose
Lamont Cranston Band with Bruce McCabe Concert
Lamont Cranston Band with Bruce McCabe Concert By Mitzi Beliveau It was another Friday night at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon. The place was packed in the excitement to hear the famous band Lamont Cranston Band, who have been celebrated since 1960 with recording after recording hit songs. If you have ever listened to this band, you … Continue reading Lamont Cranston Band with Bruce McCabe Concert
Jernbrukarna with Sweden Edvalla Folk Dancers
Jernbrukarna with Sweden Edvalla Folk Dancers By Mitzi Beliveau It was a midweek river cruise that I experienced the heavenly music and dancing by the Jernbrukarna ensemble band from Sweden and the Edvalla Folk Dancers from Sweden. I was with a group of 56 seniors’ group, and we had just finished eating. I was so … Continue reading Jernbrukarna with Sweden Edvalla Folk Dancers
Miss Myra and The Moonshiners
Miss Myra and The Moonshiners By Mitzi Beliveau It was a typical Friday night at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon, and things were about to get very exciting. I had never heard Miss Myra and The Moonshiners, but I loved them after their first song. As it is custom with the dance group I lead, I go … Continue reading Miss Myra and The Moonshiners
Snapshot: Chris Olson (Elvis Impersonator)
Chris Olson (Elvis Impersonator) By Mitzi Beliveau I was with a group of my friends to see Chris Olson at Mancini's Char House in Saint Paul, MN. It was a mid-week event, but the house was packed. I arrived two hours early, and I was able to get the last two tables for my group. … Continue reading Snapshot: Chris Olson (Elvis Impersonator)
Snapshot: Pat McLaughlin Band Concert
Snapshot: Pat McLaughlin Band Concert By Mitzi Beliveau It was Friday night at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon, and it was a hot, humid night. I knew most of the members of this band tonight. The group was a surefire hit to the crowd that night. They played a variety of music, blues, rock and roll, country … Continue reading Snapshot: Pat McLaughlin Band Concert