Category: Chicago blues

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

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

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

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

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

The Michael Charles Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Hall of Fame Recipients, Minnesota, Music, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Southern Blues

The Michael Charles Concert By Mitzi Beliveau It was Friday night, and I was at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon. I bit nippy outside and nice and warm inside. That Friday night I was in for a surprise. I met Michael Charles. I had never met Michael as his friend call him, but I found him to … Continue reading The Michael Charles Concert

Friday Night Concert with Vintage Raggs and Special Guest Star Brian Leighton Glodek

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Chicago blues, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll

Friday Night Concert with Vintage Raggs and Special Guest Star Brian Leighton Glodek By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Friday Night at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon, and I was with about 60 of my dancing friends. We were there to dance and listen to Vintage Raggs. A well-known band in the five-state area. But, for a … Continue reading Friday Night Concert with Vintage Raggs and Special Guest Star Brian Leighton Glodek

Snapshot: Thursday Night Jam Sessions @ Schooners Tavern

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Chicago blues, Jam Sessions, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll

Snapshot: Thursday Night Jam Sessions @ Schooners Tavern By Mitzi Beliveau For 2019 I have decided to expand where I go to listen to music and dance. On a winter chilly Thursday evening I went to Schooners Tavern in Minneapolis, Minnesota to a Jam Session. I have to say, I was surprised by the enormous … Continue reading Snapshot: Thursday Night Jam Sessions @ Schooners Tavern

Spotlight: Bambi Alexandra

by mitzib1, posted in Chicago blues, Jam Sessions, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, Saint Paul, MN, Southern Blues

Spotlight: Bambi Alexandra By Mitzi Beliveau One in a while in your life you hear a voice that memorizes you. That is Ms. Bambi Alexandra the very first time I hear this powerful blues voice. Every place I go and listen to Bambi as her friends and fans call her everyone is in awe of … Continue reading Spotlight: Bambi Alexandra

Pre-New Years with The Pat McLaughlin Band and Guests

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

Pre-New Years with The Pat McLaughlin Band and Guests By Mitzi Beliveau It was the Friday before New Years in 2018. I was at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon where some of the best local and international Blues bands and singer have entertained at. I knew I was in for a treat to hear The Pat McLaughlin … Continue reading Pre-New Years with The Pat McLaughlin Band and Guests