AppleValley Jam Sessions

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

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

SnapShot: Ladies of the 80s Concert

  SnapShot: Ladies of the 80s Concert By Mitzi Beliveau It was another Friday night at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon, and it was hopping with the sounds and entertainment of the band Ladies of the 80s! The first song the Ladies of the 80s sang was 99 Red Balloons and out came “Red Balloons!” This band … Continue reading SnapShot: Ladies of the 80s Concert

Snapshot: Joe Flip and Tony Cuchetti Road to Memphis Benefit

  Joe Flip and Tony Cuchetti Road to Memphis Benefit By Mitzi Beliveau Joe Flip and Tony Cuchetti are the famous duos who won the Minnesota duo contest for the Minnesota Blues Society going to Memphis to compete for the state of Minnesota. I was at a benefit in their honor to help pay expenses … Continue reading Snapshot: Joe Flip and Tony Cuchetti Road to Memphis Benefit

Brother Jon Band

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

GB Leighton Concert

GB Leighton Concert By Mitzi Beliveau It was another Friday night at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon, and expectations were high for the famous GB Leighton. I have heard GB Leighton many times and his band, and I am never disappointed. The place filled up with the old fans and new fans and everyone waited for the … Continue reading GB Leighton Concert

Reverend Raven and The Chain Smokin Altar Boys Concert

Reverend Raven and The Chain Smokin Altar Boys Concert By Mitzi Beliveau It was in the fall at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon that I first heard Revered Raven and The Chain Smokin Altar Boys. I knew I was in for a treat when over 90 of my dancers showed up and a record number of people … Continue reading Reverend Raven and The Chain Smokin Altar Boys Concert

SnapShot: Vinnie Rose

Vinnie Rose By Mitzi Beliveau I was with about 20 of my friends eating when I heard music from the other room at Adagio’s Pizza Factory in New Brighton Minnesota. I asked the wait staff who this young talented man was. They had me talk to the manager. Vinnie Rose sings at the New Brighton’s … Continue reading SnapShot: Vinnie Rose

Lamont Cranston Band with Bruce McCabe Concert

 Lamont Cranston Band with Bruce McCabe Concert By Mitzi Beliveau It was another Friday night at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon. The place was packed in the excitement to hear the famous band Lamont Cranston Band, who have been celebrated since 1960 with recording after recording hit songs. If you have ever listened to this band, you … Continue reading Lamont Cranston Band with Bruce McCabe Concert

Snapshot: Pat McLaughlin Band Concert

Snapshot: Pat McLaughlin Band Concert By Mitzi Beliveau It was Friday night at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon, and it was a hot, humid night. I knew most of the members of this band tonight. The group was a surefire hit to the crowd that night. They played a variety of music, blues, rock and roll, country … Continue reading Snapshot: Pat McLaughlin Band Concert