Category: Chicago blues

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

The Mark Cameron Band

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

The Mark Cameron Band By Mitzi Beliveau I was at a benefit for a fundraiser when I heard the first band on, The Mark Cameron Band. We were all at the Minnesota Music Café for the Dee Miller Band Benefit to go to the Memphis Blues competitions. The first thing I noticed was the exceptionally … Continue reading The Mark Cameron Band

My 100th Post in 2018

by mitzib1, posted in Big Band Music, Blues, Celtic Rock, Chicago blues, Country Rock, Dancing, Jam Sessions, Jazz, Midwest Music Sound, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues, Swedish Folk Music, Uncategorized

My 100th Post in 2018 By Mitzi Beliveau I decided to write my 100th blog post on my music blog page. I don’t usually talk about myself on this site other than being the one writing it! I have had on a few occasions had people ask me how can you hear all the musicians beat … Continue reading My 100th Post in 2018

Hollihan’s Pub Jam Session

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Rock, Hall of Fame Recipients, Jam Sessions, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, New Music Sound, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues, White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Hollihan’s Pub Jam Session By Mitzi Beliveau I’m always a fan of Jam Sessions, and in the area, I can say we have them every day of the week. I just have to choose which one I want to go to. We are definitely blessed to have so many musicians and singers in the Minneapolis/Saint … Continue reading Hollihan’s Pub Jam Session

Snapshot: Bogey’s Monday Night Jam Session

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Rock, Jam Sessions, Mendota Heights MN, Midwest Music Sound, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, New Music Sound, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

Snapshot: Bogey’s Monday Night Jam Session By Mitzi Beliveau I was invited to a new Monday Night Jam Session at Bogey’s Bar and Grill by my friend John McCann a famous harmonica player and singer in the USA. John as his friends calls him also has a band that is a great joy to listen … Continue reading Snapshot: Bogey’s Monday Night Jam Session

Snapshot: Ace Barton

by mitzib1, posted in American Legion, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Rock, Dancing, Hall of Fame Recipients, Jam Sessions, Jazz, Midwest Music Sound, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, New Music Sound, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

Snapshot: Ace Barton By Mitzi Beliveau Every once in a while I am blessed by a genuine legend in music. I am blessed to know Ace Barton a fantastic saxophone player. Ace as his friends calls him has been a saxophone player since his youth and in many bands through his years. I met Ace after … Continue reading Snapshot: Ace Barton

Snapshot: Connor McRae’s Red Apple Trio

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Chicago blues, Jazz, Minnesota, Music, Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

Snapshot: Connor McRae’s Red Apple Trio By Mitzi Beliveau It was a warm, lovely winter night and I had a friend go with me to Schooner Bar in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We were going to see a new band called, Connor McRae’s Red Apple Trio. I was not disappointed. I knew Connor as his friends call … Continue reading Snapshot: Connor McRae’s Red Apple Trio

Snapshot: Steve (Boom Boom) Vonderharr

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Chicago blues, Hall of Fame Recipients, Minnesota, Music, Retirement, Southern Blues

Snapshot: Steve (Boom Boom) Vonderharr By Mitzi Beliveau It was a beautiful winter afternoon, and I left almost two hours before the retirement gig of Steve Vonderharr. The local bar was a few miles down the road. When I open the door, I was amazed, the place was packed. I thought this must be the … Continue reading Snapshot: Steve (Boom Boom) Vonderharr

Snapshot: Lisa Wenger Band Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Blues, Chicago blues, Country Rock, Jazz, Midwest Music Sound, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Music, New Music Sound, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues, Uncategorized

Snapshot: Lisa Wenger Band Concert By Mitzi Beliveau I was at the yearly Minnesota Blues Society meeting and holiday party where I heard Miss Lisa Wenger sing. I had heard about her and her remarkable voice from others in the blues community. You know when someone is great when other musicians and singers say someone … Continue reading Snapshot: Lisa Wenger Band Concert