The Goombas By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Sunday afternoon at a benefit at the famous Minnesota Music Café, I was there to meet up with a few friends and dance the day and evening away. I knew a few people in the band Goombas, whom I am told only perform a few times a … Continue reading The Goombas
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Ronn Easton and Friends
Ronn Easton and Friends By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Friday night, and a news writer friend, and I decided to go to the Mudd Room Speakeasy. She was there to write about the drinks, I was there to write about the band. I already knew the drummer, and we said our greetings. That would … Continue reading Ronn Easton and Friends
Spotlight: Bryan Basset At the Apple Valley Jam Session
Spotlight: Bryan Basset At the Apple Valley Jam Session By Mitzi Beliveau It was a great afternoon and evening at the Apple Valley, Minnesota Jam Session on Monday. Apple Valley Legion Jam Session is one of my favorite places. I find lots of local talent, and often, visitors from around the USA come to … Continue reading Spotlight: Bryan Basset At the Apple Valley Jam Session
3rd Annual Charles Schoen Cancer Benefit
3rd Annual Charles Schoen Cancer Benefit By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Sunday afternoon when I attended the 3rd Annual Charles Schoen Cancer Benefit. This year it was at Mancinis Char House in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It was like a reunion of people in the music community and people in the recovery of … Continue reading 3rd Annual Charles Schoen Cancer Benefit
Mark Arneson Band Featuring Mia Dorr
Mark Arneson Band Featuring Mia Dorr By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Thursday early evening that I went to The Minnesota Music Café to a benefit for the Minnesota Road to Memphis. I’m always amazed at the tremendous extraordinary music we have in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Area. The Mark Arneson Band Featuring Mia Dorr is … Continue reading Mark Arneson Band Featuring Mia Dorr
Craig Clark Band at the Road to Memphis Event in Minnesota
Craig Clark Band at the Road to Memphis Event in Minnesota By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Sunday at the Minnesota Music Café in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and I was at a Road to Memphis benefit, and I met up with many of my friends. One of the friends, Craig Clark, was playing at this … Continue reading Craig Clark Band at the Road to Memphis Event in Minnesota
Igor Prado
Igor Prado By Mitzi Beliveau It was another hot night at Wilebskis Blues Saloon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. I was going to watch some of my good friends play on stage. The famous Paul Barry played the harmonica and sang. Jeremy Johnson played the drums and the lead/rhythm guitar, Tim Wick played the keyboard, John … Continue reading Igor Prado
Tim Wick and Lisa Wenger
Tim Wick and Lisa Wenger By Mitzi Beliveau I was at a benefit for the Road to Memphis at the Minnesota Music Cafe in Saint Paul, MN. It was there that I met up with the famous keyboard player and singer Tim Wick. One of the best keyboard players in the five-state area and often … Continue reading Tim Wick and Lisa Wenger
Voodoo Chicken
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
Harrison Street Band, Road to Memphis
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