Category: Blues

CD Five Star Review: AQUARIUS by Jimmi & The Band of Souls

by mitzib1, posted in Award winners, Bands, Blues, CD Review, Minnesota Blues, Music

By Mitzi Beliveau When I find that I am sad or want to pick me up, I always listen to Jimmi & The Band of Souls music. When I can’t see them live I have two of their CDs I can listen to. It is just like having my friends with me, all warm and … Continue reading CD Five Star Review: AQUARIUS by Jimmi & The Band of Souls

CD Review: Live, Baby, Live! by Jimmi & The Band Of Souls

by mitzib1, posted in Bands, Blues, Midwest Music Sound, Minneapolis, Minneapolis/Saint Paul area, Minnesota, Minnesota Blues, Minnesota Music Sound, Music Review, Small Music Business

By Mitzi Beliveau I found that Jimmi Langemo, Jimmi, as all his friends call him, has a steady, reliable, singing voice with a large second tenor range with some first tenor and first bass singing range. A unique singing style of Minnesota blues that is a touch of jazz and a few songs in this … Continue reading CD Review: Live, Baby, Live! by Jimmi & The Band Of Souls

2025 Best Music in the Twin Cities Area

by mitzib1, posted in Award winners, Bands, Blues, Easy Listening Music, Folk Celtic Music, Funk, Midwest Music Sound, Minneapolis, Minneapolis/Saint Paul area, Motown Music, Music, Music Award Winners for Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN, Music Review, Small Music Business, Soft Rock and Roll

By Mitzi Beliveau As some of you know I have been ill and unable to go out and listen to music. It has been a few years since I recognized local music bands, singers, and web music. This year I decided to let a few musicians, singers and long time music influencers be the judges … Continue reading 2025 Best Music in the Twin Cities Area

Two Top Entertainment Bars and Restaurants in Scott County Minnesota

by mitzib1, posted in Bands, Bar, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Country Music, Dancing, Easy Listening Music, Minneapolis/Saint Paul area, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, Prior Lake, MN, Savage, MN, Soft Rock and Roll, VFW

By Mitzi Beliveau I have lived in Scott County for almost four years. I had always heard there are no music hot spots south of the Minnesota River. It was not until I lived south of the Minnesota River that I found two of the top hot spots for food, music, and dancing. My two … Continue reading Two Top Entertainment Bars and Restaurants in Scott County Minnesota

Solid Gold Band

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Country Music, Dancing, Easy Listening Music, Minneapolis/Saint Paul area, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Music Award Winners for Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN, Rock and Roll, Small Music Business, Soft Rock and Roll, VFW

By Mitzi Beliveau It was a hot evening, when I went to my local Prior Lake, Minnesota VFW, and the Solid Gold Band, was playing there. It has been a few decades since I last saw them, and I just keep missing them. It's my loss, really. Solid Gold plays Great Classic Rock music. It … Continue reading Solid Gold Band

The Cobras

by mitzib1, posted in Award winners, Bands, Bar, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Blues Competition, Chicago blues, Facebook Live Stream and Videos, Jazz, Minneapolis, Minneapolis/Saint Paul area, Minnesota, Minnesota Blues, Music, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Small Music Business, Southern Blues

By Mitzi Beliveau The Cobras' long-standing performance at Wicked Wort Brewing has been a blessing for many fans. Not only do they get great beer, but they also get the best Twin Cities Rhythm and Blues band, an icon of music in the area. The Cobra’s band has been at the Minnesota State Fair, blues … Continue reading The Cobras

Bird Dogs With Ginny Davis, With A New Member Of The Band

by mitzib1, posted in Bands, Bar, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Country Music, Country Rock, County Blues, Dancing, Easy Listening Music, Facebook Live Stream and Videos, Live Music Streaming, Minneapolis/Saint Paul area, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Music and Video Production, Music Award Winners for Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN, Music Video, Rock and Roll, Small Music Business, Soft Rock and Roll, Video

By Mitzi Beliveau I get right to it; Henry Conor is the new member of the Bird Dogs with Ginny Davis. Henry was a part of the Bird Dog band years ago. As a keyboard player and singer, he is a great addition. His incredible voice and energetic style of rhythm on the keyboard make … Continue reading Bird Dogs With Ginny Davis, With A New Member Of The Band

Here We Go Again, Brother Jon Band

by mitzib1, posted in America, Bar, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Easy Listening Music, Midwest Music Sound, Minneapolis, Minneapolis/Saint Paul area, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Music, Music and Video Production, Music Video, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Small Music Business, Soft Rock and Roll

By Mitzi Beliveau I was invited by the Brother Jon Band to the Cherry Pit Bar and Grill on the East Side of Saint Paul, MN, to listen to a video take. It was a chilly day in the late fall, but returning to my old neighborhood and one of my favorite restaurants was good. … Continue reading Here We Go Again, Brother Jon Band

Bambi Alexandra Band

by mitzib1, posted in America, Award winners, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Music, Country Rock, County Blues, Jam Sessions, Jazz, Midwest Music Sound, Minneapolis, Minneapolis/Saint Paul area, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, Open Mic, Rock and Roll, Small Music Business, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

By Mitzi Beliveau I have seen Ms. Bambi Alexandra several time with her band. A great blues band that also plays country and rock and roll. With a powerhouse voice Ms. Bambi Alexandra can blow the house down with perfection and class. The very sexy voice and alluring performer and lead sing of the band … Continue reading Bambi Alexandra Band

Bird Dog Band-Video Interview

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Bloomington, MN, Blues, Country Rock, Dancing, Easy Listening Music, Minneapolis/Saint Paul area, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Small Music Business, Soft Rock and Roll, VFW, Video, Video Interview

By Mitzi Beliveau It was a warm winter Saturday night, and I went to one of my favorite VFW, Everett McClay Post 1296 VFW. I was there to watch the very distinguished band that the locals love and follow. Hitting every note and beat with flare! The Bird Dog Band is a classic rock and … Continue reading Bird Dog Band-Video Interview