Category: Blues

The Craig Clark Band Concert for The Vets Benefit

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Benifit, Blues, Chicago blues, Jazz, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, New Music Sound, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

The Craig Clark Band Concert for The Vets Benefit By Mitzi Beliveau It was at a Vets benefit at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon in Saint Paul, Minnesota that I saw the Craig Clark Band. I had seen them before blended with another band. I am at awe with the excellent lead singer. One of the best … Continue reading The Craig Clark Band Concert for The Vets Benefit

The Jimmys Band Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Chicago blues, Jazz, Midwest Music Sound, Minnesota, Music, New Music Sound, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

The Jimmys Band Concert By Mitzi Beliveau What can I say but the Jimmy’s are coming! Yes, I have seen them a few times at the Twin Cities hot spot nightclub for the best bands. I hear the Jimmys at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The band The Jimmys plays a mixture of … Continue reading The Jimmys Band Concert

Snapshot: Joe Flip and Tony Cuchetti Road to Memphis Benefit

by mitzib1, posted in Benifit, Blues, Country Rock, Fund Raiser, Minnesota, Music, Saint Paul, MN

  Joe Flip and Tony Cuchetti Road to Memphis Benefit By Mitzi Beliveau Joe Flip and Tony Cuchetti are the famous duos who won the Minnesota duo contest for the Minnesota Blues Society going to Memphis to compete for the state of Minnesota. I was at a benefit in their honor to help pay expenses … Continue reading Snapshot: Joe Flip and Tony Cuchetti Road to Memphis Benefit

Brother Jon Band

by mitzib1, posted in Benifit, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Rock, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Music, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues, Zydeco Music

Brother Jon Band By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Sunday afternoon at the famous Wilebski’s Blues Saloon when I introduced myself to an extraordinarily friendly man. Little was I to know I would also be hearing a voice and band that excide my expectations for the benefit I was at. Jon Rabideaux had a strong … Continue reading Brother Jon Band

Dee Miller Band with Craig Clark

by mitzib1, posted in Blues, Hall of Fame Recipients, Jazz, Minnesota, Music, Saint Paul, MN, Southern Blues

Dee Miller Band with Craig Clark By Mitzi Beliveau I was on the way home one cool fall Friday evening when I decided to stop by and see The Dee Miller Band with Craig Clark. I was not surprised by the back house on Neumann’s Bar in North Saint Paul, Minnesota. I had heard Dee … Continue reading Dee Miller Band with Craig Clark

GB Leighton Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Blues, Country Rock, Dancing, Minnesota, Music, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll

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

Snapshot: Bruce McCabe

by mitzib1, posted in Blues, Chicago blues, Minnesota, Music, New Music Sound, Saint Paul, MN

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

Lamont Cranston Band with Bruce McCabe Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Country Rock, Dancing, Minnesota, Music, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll

 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

Snapshot: Pat McLaughlin Band Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Country Rock, Dancing, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN

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

Steve V & The Knockouts with Bruce McCabe Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Chicago blues, Minnesota, Music, New Music Sound

Steve V & The Knockouts with Bruce McCabe By Mitzi Beliveau There was fall in the air and the first Friday Night of long events at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon! One of my favorite places to dance to and listen to music. Wilebskis Blues Saloon has some of the best acoustic in the metro area. Bands … Continue reading Steve V & The Knockouts with Bruce McCabe Concert