Category: Country Rock

Matt Farris and The Half Baked Outlaws

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Country Music, Country Rock, Dancing, Laughlin, Nevada, Music, Nevada

Matt Farris and The Half Baked Outlaws By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Friday night, and I was in Laughlin, Nevada at the Splash Night Club in the Aquarius Resort and Casino. I had met up with several of my friends and decided to check out the Splash Night Club. The big screen was turned … Continue reading Matt Farris and The Half Baked Outlaws

Spotlight: Todd Martenson

by mitzib1, posted in American Legion, Bar, Bar and Restaurant, Bloomington, MN, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Music, Country Rock, Jam Sessions, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Non Profits, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

Spotlight: Todd Martenson By Mitzi Beliveau It was at the Monday night Apple Jam Session in Apple Valley, Minnesota at the American Legion, that I met and heard Todd Martenson sing and play the guitar. Todd, as his friends call him, told me that he did not start playing the guitar until he was 35 … Continue reading Spotlight: Todd Martenson

Spotlight: Ginny Davis

by mitzib1, posted in American Legion, Apple Valley, Minnesota, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Country Music, Country Rock, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

Spotlight: Ginny Davis By Mitzi Beliveau It was in the winter of 2018 that I first heard Ginny Davis sing at the Jam Session at the Apple Valley, Minnesota American Legion. Ginny was a bit shy, and I encouraged her to sing. I told her I would be right up front. Ginny, as her friends … Continue reading Spotlight: Ginny Davis

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

Mayfair 3 Band

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Country Music, Country Rock, Dancing, Marine on the St. Croix, Minnesota, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll

Mayfair 3 Band By Mitzi Beliveau It was a pleasant Saturday afternoon when I went to Brookside Bar and Grill in the town of, Marine on the Saint Croix, Minnesota. I had a fabulous lunch inside. The wait staff was friendly and accommodating. This was the first music of their outdoor amphitheater for the season … Continue reading Mayfair 3 Band

SnapShot: Tim Sigler

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Country Music, Country Rock, Dancing, Minnesota, Music, Saint Paul, MN

SnapShot: Tim Sigler By Mitzi Beliveau It was a warm spring Friday evening at the Wilebskis Blues Saloon when my friend and I were delighted with a great Country Band. My dance friends said Tim Sigler Band is one of the best Country music performers they have seen. They were right! Tim, as his friends … Continue reading SnapShot: Tim Sigler

Gloria Holtz

by mitzib1, posted in American Legion, Apple Valley, Minnesota, Country Rock, Dancing, Disco Music, Jam Sessions, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

Gloria Holtz By Mitzi Beliveau Many times, I go to the Apple Valley American Legion in Apple Valley, MN for the Monday night Jam Sessions. I have learned that this is my happy place. I go there to relax and enjoy friendships. One of those friendships is with Gloria Holtz. Gloria as her friends calls … Continue reading Gloria Holtz

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

Mr. Winky Band

by mitzib1, posted in American Legion, Bar and Restaurant, Country Music, Country Rock, Dancing, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, North Saint Paul, Minnesota, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll

Mr. Winky Band By Mitzi Beliveau It was a chilly winter evening on a Saturday night. I was by myself and decided I needed to get out after a long week of snow. I went to one of the local Legions in my area. The North Saint Paul American Legion Post 39. (Link below) I … Continue reading Mr. Winky Band

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