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
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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
Vintage Raggs
Vintage Raggs By Mitzi Beliveau It was a fall evening and I was at PD Pappys in Stillwater, MN. With a few of my dance friends. We were all there to see a band I have seen many times, Vintage Raggs. I always get there early to talk to the band members before they start … Continue reading Vintage Raggs
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
Snapshot: David Burkart
David Burkart By Mitzi Beliveau It was a cloudy Saturday afternoon, and I was eating alone at PD Pappy’s in Stillwater, MN. I walked through the back door and sat down near one of the open enclosed patio doors. As I sat down, I heard the most delightful music coming from the other side of … Continue reading Snapshot: David Burkart