Category: Minnesota

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: 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

Paul Barry and the Ace Tones Band Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Jazz, Minnesota, Music, Saint Paul, MN, Southern Blues

Paul Barry and the Ace Tones Band Concert By Mitzi Beliveau I was invited to watch Paul Barry and the Ace Tones Band, by Paul Barry himself. I find Paul as his friends call him a man with a great big heart. And an awesome voice. Paul also is one of the top 10 harmonica … Continue reading Paul Barry and the Ace Tones Band Concert

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

Ted Wilebski Jr.

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Jam Sessions, Minnesota, Music, RIP, Saint Paul, MN, Southern Blues

Ted Wilebskis Jr. By Mitzi Beliveau I never met Ted as many of his friend and blues community called him. I knew about his family because just about every Friday night I go to The Wilebski's Blues Saloon that Ted started. Wilebski's Blues Saloon is a gathering place for the Blues artist, singers, and musicians. … Continue reading Ted Wilebski Jr.

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

AppleValley Jam Sessions

by mitzib1, posted in American Legion, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Rock, Hall of Fame Recipients, Jam Sessions, Jazz, Midwest Music Sound, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, New Music Sound, Non Profits, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues, Uncategorized

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

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Benifit, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Rock, Dancing, Fund Raiser, Hall of Fame Recipients, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, New Music Sound, Non Profits, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues, Vets Fundraiser

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

The Craig Clark Band Concert for The Vets Benefit

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Benifit, Blues, Chicago blues, Jazz, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, New Music Sound, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

The Craig Clark Band Concert for The Vets Benefit By Mitzi Beliveau It was at a Vets benefit at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon in Saint Paul, Minnesota that I saw the Craig Clark Band. I had seen them before blended with another band. I am at awe with the excellent lead singer. One of the best … Continue reading The Craig Clark Band Concert for The Vets Benefit