Matt Farris and The Half Baked Outlaws

Matt Farris and The Half Baked Outlaws By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Friday night, and I was in Laughlin, Nevada at the Splash Night Club in the Aquarius Resort and Casino. I had met up with several of my friends and decided to check out the Splash Night Club. The big screen was turned … Continue reading Matt Farris and The Half Baked Outlaws

The Goombas

The Goombas By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Sunday afternoon at a benefit at the famous Minnesota Music CafĂ©, 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

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

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 CafĂ© 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 CafĂ© 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

The Stella Vees

The Stella Vees By Mitzi Beliveau It was a warm fall night, and I was at Wilebskis Blues Saloon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. One of my hangouts on a Friday night and a hot spot for great music and dancing. I was invited by several of my friends that are Blues musicians and singers to … Continue reading The Stella Vees

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

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