Category: Blues

Kelli Rae Tubbs

by mitzib1, posted in Big Band Music, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Music, Inspirational Music, Jam Sessions, Jazz, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Music lessons/classes, Oklahoma, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, School, Small Music Business, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues, Tennessee

Kelli Rae Tubbs By Mitzi Beliveau It was at the many Jam Session that I had heard Keli Rae Tubbs play her drum. Kelli Rae as her friends call her is a very accomplish musician and, it is a great honor to write about Kelli Rae. Kelli Rae is one of the few great drummers … Continue reading Kelli Rae Tubbs

Spotlight: Todd Martenson

by mitzib1, posted in American Legion, Bar, Bar and Restaurant, Bloomington, MN, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Music, Country Rock, Jam Sessions, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Non Profits, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

Spotlight: Todd Martenson By Mitzi Beliveau It was at the Monday night Apple Jam Session in Apple Valley, Minnesota at the American Legion, that I met and heard Todd Martenson sing and play the guitar. Todd, as his friends call him, told me that he did not start playing the guitar until he was 35 … Continue reading Spotlight: Todd Martenson

Helium for LiftOff

by mitzib1, posted in Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Midwest Music Sound, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, North Saint Paul, Minnesota, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

Helium for LiftOff By Mitzi Beliveau I’m always amazed when I go somewhere and hear a truly fantastic band. This time I found the Crown Jewels of the Rock and Roll and Blues band in the USA. A local group in Minnesota with a big-time sound of worldwide entertainment. That band's name is Helium of … Continue reading Helium for LiftOff

Bluedog Band, Update

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Dancing, Minnesota, Music, Native Blues, New Music Sound, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, Saint Paul, MN

Bluedog Band, Update By Mitzi Beliveau It was a warm fall evening, and I was invited to listen to one of my favorite Blues band Bluedog at the Spring Café at Como Lakeside Pavilion. A large stage and a big present with Bluedog on the setting of the beautiful Como Lake, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. … Continue reading Bluedog Band, Update

Inside Straights Blues Band, Update

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Dancing, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Music Video, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues, White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Inside Straights Blues Band, Update By Mitzi Beliveau I decided to host a small group of people for a lovely evening at a place called Tally’s Dockside & C.G. Hooks BBQ in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. We were going to hear one of my favorite bands, Inside Straights Blues Band. My friends and I were … Continue reading Inside Straights Blues Band, Update

WEQY 104.7 FM

by mitzib1, posted in Blues, Funk, Jazz, Midwest Music Sound, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, New Music Sound, Non Profits, Radio Station, Ragga, Saint Paul, MN, School, Small Music Business, Soft Rock and Roll

WEQY 104.7 FM Radio Station By Mitzi Beliveau As I enter the East Side Enterprise Center building, I can hear the music from WEQY 104.7 FM radio station. It is located on the East Side Saint Paul, Minnesota, Dayton’s Bluff area. I was able to meet the Station Director, Shay Glorious Martin, and Miss Brenda … Continue reading WEQY 104.7 FM

Crow

by mitzib1, posted in Benifit, Blues, Dancing, Fund Raiser, Hall of Fame Recipients, Minnesota, Music, Oakdale, Minnesota, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Vets Fundraiser

Crow By Mitzi Beliveau I was at the Vetsfest of 2019 when I saw the band, Crow. They were celebrating 50 years as a band. That is a long time. It was a hot day, but the place was packed to this awesome band play new songs and old songs. https://outandaboutwithmitzibeliveau.wordpress.com/2019/08/03/vetsfest-2019/ Crow was there for … Continue reading Crow

Pat McLaughlin Band at VetsFest 2019

by mitzib1, posted in Benifit, Blues, Dancing, Fund Raiser, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Non Profits, Oakdale, Minnesota, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Vets Fundraiser

Pat McLaughlin Band at VetsFest 2019 By Mitzi Beliveau It was a hot Saturday in the summer for the Vetsfest in Oakdale, Minnesota when I saw one of my favorite bands, Pat McLaughlin Band. By the way, Pat McLaughlin helped put the Vetsfest on every year with the help of many volunteers. https://outandaboutwithmitzibeliveau.wordpress.com/2019/08/03/vetsfest-2019/   Played … Continue reading Pat McLaughlin Band at VetsFest 2019

Craig Clark Band

by mitzib1, posted in Benifit, Blues, Dancing, Fund Raiser, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Non Profits, Oakdale, Minnesota, Rock and Roll, Southern Blues, Vets Fundraiser

Craig Clark Band By Mitzi Beliveau It was a hot Saturday morning when I heard the Craig Clark Band at the Vetsfest of 2019 at the Richard Walton Park in Oakdale, Minnesota. https://outandaboutwithmitzibeliveau.wordpress.com/2019/08/03/vetsfest-2019/ I have listened to the Craig Clark band many times, and I always enjoy hearing their music and dancing to the band. … Continue reading Craig Clark Band

Spotlight: Ginny Davis

by mitzib1, posted in American Legion, Apple Valley, Minnesota, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Country Music, Country Rock, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

Spotlight: Ginny Davis By Mitzi Beliveau It was in the winter of 2018 that I first heard Ginny Davis sing at the Jam Session at the Apple Valley, Minnesota American Legion. Ginny was a bit shy, and I encouraged her to sing. I told her I would be right up front. Ginny, as her friends … Continue reading Spotlight: Ginny Davis