Category: Hall of Fame Recipients

Jacquie Maddix – Lady J Maddix

by mitzib1, posted in African Blues, America, Award winners, Bar, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Chicago blues, Hall of Fame Recipients, Jam Sessions, Minneapolis/Saint Paul area, Minnesota, Music, Radio Station Host, Spiritual African Blues, Cultural

Jacquie Maddix - Lady J Maddix By Mitzi Beliveau I met Jacquie as many of her friends call her at a Jam Session at Wilebskis Blues Saloon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Jacquie fans call her, Lady J has a bigger than life personality and amazing laughter when you first meet her. I felt completely comfortable … Continue reading Jacquie Maddix – Lady J Maddix

3rd Annual Charles Schoen Cancer Benefit

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Bar and Restaurant, Benifit, Dancing, Fund Raiser, Hall of Fame Recipients, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Non Profits, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll

    3rd Annual Charles Schoen Cancer Benefit By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Sunday afternoon when I attended the 3rd Annual Charles Schoen Cancer Benefit. This year it was at Mancinis Char House in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It was like a reunion of people in the music community and people in the recovery of … Continue reading 3rd Annual Charles Schoen Cancer Benefit

Crow

by mitzib1, posted in Benifit, Blues, Dancing, Fund Raiser, Hall of Fame Recipients, Minnesota, Music, Oakdale, Minnesota, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Vets Fundraiser

Crow By Mitzi Beliveau I was at the Vetsfest of 2019 when I saw the band, Crow. They were celebrating 50 years as a band. That is a long time. It was a hot day, but the place was packed to this awesome band play new songs and old songs. https://outandaboutwithmitzibeliveau.wordpress.com/2019/08/03/vetsfest-2019/ Crow was there for … Continue reading Crow

The Michael Charles Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Hall of Fame Recipients, Minnesota, Music, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Southern Blues

The Michael Charles Concert By Mitzi Beliveau It was Friday night, and I was at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon. I bit nippy outside and nice and warm inside. That Friday night I was in for a surprise. I met Michael Charles. I had never met Michael as his friend call him, but I found him to … Continue reading The Michael Charles Concert

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: 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: Steve (Boom Boom) Vonderharr

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Chicago blues, Hall of Fame Recipients, Minnesota, Music, Retirement, Southern Blues

Snapshot: Steve (Boom Boom) Vonderharr By Mitzi Beliveau It was a beautiful winter afternoon, and I left almost two hours before the retirement gig of Steve Vonderharr. The local bar was a few miles down the road. When I open the door, I was amazed, the place was packed. I thought this must be the … Continue reading Snapshot: Steve (Boom Boom) Vonderharr

Minnesota Blues Society Yearly Meeting and Holiday Party

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Benifit, Blues, Fund Raiser, Hall of Fame Recipients, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, New Music Sound, Southern Blues

Minnesota Blues Society Yearly Meeting and Holiday Party By Mitzi Beliveau I was invited to go to the Minnesota Blues Society Yearly Meeting and Holiday Party at the famous Historic Concord Exchanged Event Center in the city of South Saint Paul, MN. The Minnesota Blues Society pick a great venue to hold their event at. … Continue reading Minnesota Blues Society Yearly Meeting and Holiday Party

Snapshot: Slim Willie and The Ride Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Hall of Fame Recipients, Jazz, Minnesota, Music, Rochester, Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN

Snapshot: Slim Willie and The Ride Concert By Mitzi Beliveau It was the evening before Thanksgiving, and I went down to Wilebskis Blues Saloon to see Slim Wille and The Ride. I had never seen them, but a few of my friends said I should go to the concert because they were a great band. … Continue reading Snapshot: Slim Willie and The Ride 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