Spot Light with Michael Hongslo By Mitzi Beliveau I first met Michael Hongslo at a Wilebski’s Jam Sessions on a Tuesday evening. I was in awe with his voice and the command of the way he played the guitar. Michael, as his friends call him, was even tempo and smooth vibrations of the pure pleasure … Continue reading Spot Light: Michael Hongslo
Category: Blues
NaDay
NaDay By Mitzi Beliveau It is not often I hear a new and upcoming sensation but did on Sunday, June 3, 2018, while I was at a benefit at Minnesota Music Café in St. Paul, MN. The benefit was for Craig (Screamer) Powell. I saw and met with a young woman of the age … Continue reading NaDay
Tribune to BB King with Squishy Mud, Big Daddy Cade, and Pat Hayes
Tribune to BB King with Squishy Mud, Big Daddy Cade, and Pat Hayes By Mitzi Beliveau I was invited to a blues concert by one of my friends. I was a bit hesitant to go because I already was hosting a dance that night. I will never regret going. I was rewarded with great food, … Continue reading Tribune to BB King with Squishy Mud, Big Daddy Cade, and Pat Hayes
Altered Five Blues Band
Altered Five Blues Band By Mitzi Beliveau On a warm spring Friday evening I went to a local hot spot for dancing and music enjoyment. I am never disappointed when I go to Wilebski’s Blues Saloon in St, Paul, MN. This particular Friday evening I hear a magnificent blues band called Altered Five Blues … Continue reading Altered Five Blues Band
Corey Stevens
Corey Stevens By Mitzi Beliveau It is always a pleasure to listen and watch Corey Stevens at Wilbeski's Blues Saloon in St. Paul, MN. Cory writes his music and plays the lead guitar. After many albums, Corey is putting out exceptional music. Dancers come out immediately after his music starts. But by the end of … Continue reading Corey Stevens
The Apple Jam
The Apple Jam By Mitzi Beliveau The Apple Jam is a Jam Session at the Apple Valley American Legion 1776 in Apple Valley MN. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood is a gem. The American Legion 1776 not only welcomes the vets home from the war but welcomes the area population and the music community. On … Continue reading The Apple Jam
Everett McClay VFW Post 1296 Jam Sessions
Everett McClay VFW Post 1296 Jam Session By Mitzi Beliveau Sometimes you get a perfect match of volunteers and venues that work magic. I found that with the Everett McClay VFW Post 1296 and the two afternoons a month Jam Sessions. One of the people who help this Jam Session event going is Jim Stairs … Continue reading Everett McClay VFW Post 1296 Jam Sessions
Startlite Band Five
Starlite Five Band By Mitzi Beliveau I was with a group of dancers on two occasions to see a newer blues band from the Twin Cities area at the Minnesota Music Café in St. Paul, MN. With one family of two generations, Tim the bass player is the dad of Dan the keys player and … Continue reading Startlite Band Five
Spot Light: Andrew James Abbott
Andrew James Abbott By Mitzi Beliveau I was at The Greatest Jam Session at Wilbeski’s on one Tuesday evening, and a delightful and a friendly man introduced himself to me. He said he noticed I was taking lots of pictures of everyone who played and sang on stage. He came up with … Continue reading Spot Light: Andrew James Abbott
Spot Light: Allen Kirk
Allen Kirk By Mitzi Beliveau I have been blessed by being friends of my musicians in the Blues and Soft Rock and Roll Motown music. One of those people is a new friend Allen Kirk. Allen, as his friends call him, is one of the best drummers around. With Allen at the drum music happens. … Continue reading Spot Light: Allen Kirk
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