Steve V & The Knockouts with Bruce McCabe By Mitzi Beliveau There was fall in the air and the first Friday Night of long events at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon! One of my favorite places to dance to and listen to music. Wilebskis Blues Saloon has some of the best acoustic in the metro area. Bands … Continue reading Steve V & The Knockouts with Bruce McCabe Concert
Category: Chicago blues
Snapshot: Steve V and The Knockouts
Steve V and the Knockouts By Mitzi Beliveau It was a crisp fall day when I went into a local bar to watch a local well know Blues singer and part of his band. I have never been disappointed by watching Boom Boom Steve V. and his crew. Steve Vonderharr is a well-known Harpist and … Continue reading Snapshot: Steve V and The Knockouts
Snapshot: Dorothy Doring
Dorothy Doring By Mitzi Beliveau I was at a Memorial for a friend who was a great man and musician. One of the things we do in the Music community is to have a Jam Session in their honor. This is where I met Dorothy Doring. I had heard about her and it was the … Continue reading Snapshot: Dorothy Doring
Snapshot: Ms. Loralea
Snapshot: Ms. Loralea By Mitzi Beliveau In the middle of the state of Minnesota, you will be able to hear some of the best bands in the small towns. The groups and individuals are not well known in the “Big City.” These small towns have some great music. I came across one very talented woman … Continue reading Snapshot: Ms. Loralea
Armadillo Jump
Armadillo Jump Band By Mitzi Beliveau Love is in the air every time I listen and dance to the band Armadillo Jump Band. Large groups of people follow this blues and R & R band. No matter where they go there is always a sellout crowd. They defiantly have a sell-out crowd. I love the … Continue reading Armadillo Jump
Squishy Mud Band
Squishy Mud By Mitzi Beliveau Once in a while, you meet people who change your life. I feel that with the Band Squishy Mud. Four of the members of this band are great friends of mine. Yes, bands love it when I come, write about them and bring large groups, but when your life is … Continue reading Squishy Mud Band
2018 Honor Story goes to: The Minnesota Blues Society
The Minnesota Blues Society By Mitzi Beliveau I was at Wilbeski’s Blues Saloon when I met the current President of the Minnesota Blues Society. I had already met a few members a few months before that. That man was Richard Schaefer. I found Richard as everyone in the Minnesota Blues Society calls him as a … Continue reading 2018 Honor Story goes to: The Minnesota Blues Society
Tribune to BB King with Squishy Mud, Big Daddy Cade, and Pat Hayes
Tribune to BB King with Squishy Mud, Big Daddy Cade, and Pat Hayes By Mitzi Beliveau I was invited to a blues concert by one of my friends. I was a bit hesitant to go because I already was hosting a dance that night. I will never regret going. I was rewarded with great food, … Continue reading Tribune to BB King with Squishy Mud, Big Daddy Cade, and Pat Hayes
Startlite Band Five
Starlite Five Band By Mitzi Beliveau I was with a group of dancers on two occasions to see a newer blues band from the Twin Cities area at the Minnesota Music Café in St. Paul, MN. With one family of two generations, Tim the bass player is the dad of Dan the keys player and … Continue reading Startlite Band Five