Category: Country Rock

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

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: The Many Faces of The Squishy Mud Band

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Country Rock, Dancing, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Shafer, MN, Soft Rock and Roll

Snapshot: The Many Faces of The Squishy Mud Band By Mitzi Beliveau It was a warm winter evening in Shafer, Minnesota at The Old Shafer Creamery Event Center that I went to see a friend play with his band. Squishy Mud Band has morphed with lots of changes of band members. The two constant band … Continue reading Snapshot: The Many Faces of The Squishy Mud Band

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

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