Igor Prado By Mitzi Beliveau It was another hot night at Wilebskis Blues Saloon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. I was going to watch some of my good friends play on stage. The famous Paul Barry played the harmonica and sang. Jeremy Johnson played the drums and the lead/rhythm guitar, Tim Wick played the keyboard, John … Continue reading Igor Prado
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Kelli Rae Tubbs
Kelli Rae Tubbs By Mitzi Beliveau It was at the many Jam Session that I had heard Keli Rae Tubbs play her drum. Kelli Rae as her friends call her is a very accomplish musician and, it is a great honor to write about Kelli Rae. Kelli Rae is one of the few great drummers … Continue reading Kelli Rae Tubbs
WEQY 104.7 FM
WEQY 104.7 FM Radio Station By Mitzi Beliveau As I enter the East Side Enterprise Center building, I can hear the music from WEQY 104.7 FM radio station. It is located on the East Side Saint Paul, Minnesota, Dayton’s Bluff area. I was able to meet the Station Director, Shay Glorious Martin, and Miss Brenda … Continue reading WEQY 104.7 FM
Spotlight: The Jorgensens
Spotlight: The Jorgensens By Mitzi Beliveau It was a hot Sunday afternoon when I went to PD Pappy’s in Stillwater, Minnesota to see the Jorgensens Band. It was not the first time I have seen them. This time a brought a group of friends with me. I knew my friends would love this band and … Continue reading Spotlight: The Jorgensens
Spotlight: Roceathia/Pearl
Spotlight: Roceathia/Pearl By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Monday night at the Apple Valley Jam Session at the Apple Valley Legion that I first heard Ms. Roceathia. A bold and sassy seasoned voice. I could tell she had been singing a while. Everyone at the Legion was in awe of her voice and presentation of … Continue reading Spotlight: Roceathia/Pearl
Spotlight: Liz Pollard-Seagren
Spotlight: Liz Pollard-Seagren By Mitzi Beliveau It was at a Monday Night Jam Session in Apple Valley Minnesota at the Apple Valley Legion that I first heard Liz, as all her friends call her, sing. A multi-talented singer who in my opinion, will soon be singing on her own. Liz, as she is called by … Continue reading Spotlight: Liz Pollard-Seagren
The No Booze and Blues Cruise
The No Booze and Blues Cruise By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Thursday night, and I was invited to the No Booze and Blues Cruise. It was both a fundraiser and a Blues Cruise. The hot evening got even hotter with some of the best music on the Avalon down the Saint Croix River … Continue reading The No Booze and Blues Cruise
Kinda Fonda Wanda Band
Kinda Fonda Wanda Band By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Wednesday evening, and I was out with a friend taking a swing dance lesson. That is when I met the band members of the Kinda Fonda Wanda. A great group of musicians and singers. I was in for pure pleasure that night at the … Continue reading Kinda Fonda Wanda Band
One Step Behind, Rock Camp Experience, Four of Four
One Step Behind, Rock Camp Experience, Four of Four By Mitzi Beliveau Some may ask what is the number stuff on your titles lately. I went to a Rock Camp event and saw four bands! This is the last and final one. One Step Behind theme band was SKA. I did know about the group … Continue reading One Step Behind, Rock Camp Experience, Four of Four
Swing Beat
Swing Beat By Mitzi Beliveau It was a warm Thursday evening at the Wabasha Caves in Saint Paul, Minnesota that met a few members of the Swing Beat Big Band. I was happy and delighted that the band was so diverse and well put together. A very easy band to dance to and it didn’t … Continue reading Swing Beat