Steve V and the Knockouts By Mitzi Beliveau It was a crisp fall day when I went into a local bar to watch a local well know Blues singer and part of his band. I have never been disappointed by watching Boom Boom Steve V. and his crew. Steve Vonderharr is a well-known Harpist and … Continue reading Snapshot: Steve V and The Knockouts
Category: Blues
Snapshot: Dorothy Doring
Dorothy Doring By Mitzi Beliveau I was at a Memorial for a friend who was a great man and musician. One of the things we do in the Music community is to have a Jam Session in their honor. This is where I met Dorothy Doring. I had heard about her and it was the … Continue reading Snapshot: Dorothy Doring
Snapshot: Ms. Loralea
Snapshot: Ms. Loralea By Mitzi Beliveau In the middle of the state of Minnesota, you will be able to hear some of the best bands in the small towns. The groups and individuals are not well known in the “Big City.” These small towns have some great music. I came across one very talented woman … Continue reading Snapshot: Ms. Loralea
Snapshot: David Burkart
David Burkart By Mitzi Beliveau It was a cloudy Saturday afternoon, and I was eating alone at PD Pappy’s in Stillwater, MN. I walked through the back door and sat down near one of the open enclosed patio doors. As I sat down, I heard the most delightful music coming from the other side of … Continue reading Snapshot: David Burkart
Armadillo Jump
Armadillo Jump Band By Mitzi Beliveau Love is in the air every time I listen and dance to the band Armadillo Jump Band. Large groups of people follow this blues and R & R band. No matter where they go there is always a sellout crowd. They defiantly have a sell-out crowd. I love the … Continue reading Armadillo Jump
Squishy Mud Band
Squishy Mud By Mitzi Beliveau Once in a while, you meet people who change your life. I feel that with the Band Squishy Mud. Four of the members of this band are great friends of mine. Yes, bands love it when I come, write about them and bring large groups, but when your life is … Continue reading Squishy Mud Band
Harrison Street Band
Harrison Street Band By Mitzi Beliveau I decided to cut my vacation short to see friends play at a CD release event at Wilbeskis Blues Saloon in St. Paul, MN. The first thing I will do is give credit to my friend Trish for doing a short interview on the phone to help me with … Continue reading Harrison Street Band
Bluedog
Bluedog By Mitzi Beliveau It was a hot Saturday night and every hotter inside Neumann's Bar in North St. Paul. I went to see the great Blues band Bluedog. Where ever they go they rock the house down. With their mix of blues and Minnesota sound music. I was not surprised that after talking to … Continue reading Bluedog
2018 Honor Story goes to: The Minnesota Blues Society
The Minnesota Blues Society By Mitzi Beliveau I was at Wilbeski’s Blues Saloon when I met the current President of the Minnesota Blues Society. I had already met a few members a few months before that. That man was Richard Schaefer. I found Richard as everyone in the Minnesota Blues Society calls him as a … Continue reading 2018 Honor Story goes to: The Minnesota Blues Society
Spot Light: Luke LeBlanc
Spot Light Luke LeBlanc By Mitzi Beliveau Another talented singer and guitar player I discovered at Wilebskis Blues Saloon! Wilebskis is the place to be seen and discovered at. One of the newest talents I discover is Luke LeBlanc. Although he is accomplished at his craft of music already. He has a new … Continue reading Spot Light: Luke LeBlanc