Category: Blues

Spotlight: ECHO

by mitzib1, posted in American Legion, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Dancing, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Richfield, Minnesota, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly

Spotlight: ECHO By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Thursday evening with friends we went dancing at the Richfield Legion in Richfield, Minnesota. It was a warm evening but it was even hotter inside with the music from ECHO. The main singer was outstanding, Mayo Lapakko. A well-seasoned singer with a strong voice always on the … Continue reading Spotlight: ECHO

The No Booze and Blues Cruise

by mitzib1, posted in Benifit, Blues, Boat Cruise, Chicago blues, Dancing, Funk, Jazz, Minnesota, Music, Non Profits, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, Soft Rock and Roll, Stillwater, Minnesota, Tours

The No Booze and Blues Cruise By Mitzi Beliveau   It was a Thursday night, and I was invited to the No Booze and Blues Cruise. It was both a fundraiser and a Blues Cruise. The hot evening got even hotter with some of the best music on the Avalon down the Saint Croix River … Continue reading The No Booze and Blues Cruise

Everett Smithson Band

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Country Rock, Dancing, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Music, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, Soft Rock and Roll, Zydeco Music

Everett Smithson Band By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Friday night and a friend, and I went to Schooner Tavern in Minneapolis, Minnesota to see the band I have heard about through friends, but until now, I had not seen. I was delighted to listen to the music from The Everett Smithson Band. Everett Smithson … Continue reading Everett Smithson Band

Update: George Moye European Music Tour

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Chicago blues, Funk, Jam Sessions, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Tours

Update: George Moye European Music Tour By Mitzi Beliveau It was at a Tuesday night Jam session as Wilebski’s Blue Saloon that I met up with George Moya after touring Europe for a month. I asked George as his friends call him how his music tour went. George shared many stories too many to write … Continue reading Update: George Moye European Music Tour

The Amazing Ms. Courtney Burton in The Court’s in Session

by mitzib1, posted in Big Band Music, Blues, Golden Valley, Minnesota, Jazz, Minnesota, Music, Small Music Business

The Amazing Ms. Courtney Burton in The Court's in Session By Mitzi Beliveau If there were ever a fantastic fairytale story of being before a tremendous singer, it would be Ms. Courtney Burton. A breath of fresh, natural singer of Blues, Jazz, and anything she wants to sing is magic! Some may say she sound … Continue reading The Amazing Ms. Courtney Burton in The Court’s in Session

True Heat Band

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Bloomington, MN, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Music, Country Rock, Dancing, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Non Profits, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues, VFW

True Heat Band By Mitzi Beliveau It was a cool windy Saturday evening that I was invited to watch a few friends play on stage at the local VFW in Bloomington. I was in for a delightful evening of fantastic music, great dancing, and mouthwatering food. It was a hot night in the city at … Continue reading True Heat Band

Davina and The Vagabonds

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Dancing, Jazz, Minnesota, Music, Saint Paul, MN, Southern Blues, Zydeco Music

Davina and The Vagabonds By Mitzi Beliveau It was an impressive spring evening when I was at Wilebskis Blues Saloon, and as usual, I was taking pictures. I met up with Davina of The Davina and The Vagabonds on stage and introduced myself. My goodness, I have never met someone so friendly and happy. I … Continue reading Davina and The Vagabonds

Big George Harp

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Big Band Music, Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Jazz, Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN, Southern Blues

Big George Harp By Mitzi Beliveau It was a cold spring Friday evening when a friend has a big harmonica bash going on at Wilebskis Blues Saloon for Hurricane Harold Harp Show. Hurricane Harold Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Hurricane-Harold-354315807917239/ As always, the place was packed with music goers and dancers. Some of the local show stoppers were … Continue reading Big George Harp

Spotlight: Joyann Parker Trio

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

Spotlight: Joyann Parker Trio By Mitzi Beliveau It was midweek in the middle of winter when a friend asked me to watch Ms. Joyann Parker at Mancinis Char House in Saint Paul, Minnesota. My friend had seen Joyann as her friends call her several times and loved to listen to her. I agree with my … Continue reading Spotlight: Joyann Parker Trio

The Jim Stairs Band

by mitzib1, posted in Anoka, Minnesota, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Rock, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

The Jim Stairs Band By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Saturday winter night when I went to the 201 Tavern Beer Garden and Grill to watch and listen to an amazing band called The Jim Stairs Band. (changed name from Squishy Mud) The lead guitarist and singer is Jim Stairs. Jim as his friends call … Continue reading The Jim Stairs Band