Category: Chicago blues

Paul Barry and the Ace Tones Band Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Jazz, Minnesota, Music, Saint Paul, MN, Southern Blues

Paul Barry and the Ace Tones Band Concert By Mitzi Beliveau I was invited to watch Paul Barry and the Ace Tones Band, by Paul Barry himself. I find Paul as his friends call him a man with a great big heart. And an awesome voice. Paul also is one of the top 10 harmonica … Continue reading Paul Barry and the Ace Tones Band Concert

Snapshot: Slim Willie and The Ride Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Hall of Fame Recipients, Jazz, Minnesota, Music, Rochester, Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN

Snapshot: Slim Willie and The Ride Concert By Mitzi Beliveau It was the evening before Thanksgiving, and I went down to Wilebskis Blues Saloon to see Slim Wille and The Ride. I had never seen them, but a few of my friends said I should go to the concert because they were a great band. … Continue reading Snapshot: Slim Willie and The Ride Concert

Ted Wilebski Jr.

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Jam Sessions, Minnesota, Music, RIP, Saint Paul, MN, Southern Blues

Ted Wilebskis Jr. By Mitzi Beliveau I never met Ted as many of his friend and blues community called him. I knew about his family because just about every Friday night I go to The Wilebski's Blues Saloon that Ted started. Wilebski's Blues Saloon is a gathering place for the Blues artist, singers, and musicians. … Continue reading Ted Wilebski Jr.

The Inside Straight Blues Band

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Rock, Dancing, Hall of Fame Recipients, Jam Sessions, Jazz, Minnesota, Music, Rock and Roll, Shafer, MN, Southern Blues

The Inside Straight Blues Band By Mitzi Beliveau I had been told my several bands and musicians about an extraordinary gem of an event center an hour from my home. I decided to go to the famous Old Shafter Creamery Event Center to see the Inside Straight Blues Band there. I am never disappointed in … Continue reading The Inside Straight Blues Band

AppleValley Jam Sessions

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

AppleValley Jam Sessions By Mitzi Beliveau Its been a year since this jam session started at the Apple Valley, Minnesota Legion. Leading this jam session is Ace Barton with, Steve Meyer, Bill Swanson, Jim Meier, and many other very talented musicians and singers. Here are a few videos to watch on Facebook that I have … Continue reading AppleValley Jam Sessions

VetFest 2018

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Benifit, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Rock, Dancing, Fund Raiser, Hall of Fame Recipients, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, New Music Sound, Non Profits, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues, Vets Fundraiser

VetFest 2018 By Mitzi Beliveau With compassion, energy and networking many people, organizations and business help put the second VetFest of 2018 at the Wilebskis Blues Saloon into action for the Veterans in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area. In any event and fundraiser, it is all about your friends and your connections. With this fundraiser, it … Continue reading VetFest 2018

The Craig Clark Band Concert for The Vets Benefit

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

The Craig Clark Band Concert for The Vets Benefit By Mitzi Beliveau It was at a Vets benefit at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon in Saint Paul, Minnesota that I saw the Craig Clark Band. I had seen them before blended with another band. I am at awe with the excellent lead singer. One of the best … Continue reading The Craig Clark Band Concert for The Vets Benefit

The Jimmys Band Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Chicago blues, Jazz, Midwest Music Sound, Minnesota, Music, New Music Sound, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

The Jimmys Band Concert By Mitzi Beliveau What can I say but the Jimmy’s are coming! Yes, I have seen them a few times at the Twin Cities hot spot nightclub for the best bands. I hear the Jimmys at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The band The Jimmys plays a mixture of … Continue reading The Jimmys Band Concert

Brother Jon Band

by mitzib1, posted in Benifit, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Rock, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Music, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues, Zydeco Music

Brother Jon Band By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Sunday afternoon at the famous Wilebski’s Blues Saloon when I introduced myself to an extraordinarily friendly man. Little was I to know I would also be hearing a voice and band that excide my expectations for the benefit I was at. Jon Rabideaux had a strong … Continue reading Brother Jon Band

Snapshot: Bruce McCabe

by mitzib1, posted in Blues, Chicago blues, Minnesota, Music, New Music Sound, Saint Paul, MN

Snapshot: Bruce McCabe By Mitzi Beliveau One of the best keyboardists in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area is Bruce McCabe. An excellent and talented man. When people get wind that he might be playing somewhere in a band, they call up the establishments to make sure he will be there. Bruce McCabe has a large following … Continue reading Snapshot: Bruce McCabe