Spotlight: ECHO

Spotlight: ECHO By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Thursday evening with friends we went dancing at the Richfield Legion in Richfield, Minnesota. It was a warm evening but it was even hotter inside with the music from ECHO. The main singer was outstanding, Mayo Lapakko. A well-seasoned singer with a strong voice always on the … Continue reading Spotlight: ECHO

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 Dickerman Brothers Band

The Dickerman Brothers Band By Mitzi Beliveau   I was invited to a Fourth of July celebration at the Disabled Veterans Camp in Minnesota. I was there to hear some old friends who are very accomplished musicians and singers. The Dickerman Brothers Band was playing for the vets and their family that afternoon and part … Continue reading The Dickerman Brothers Band

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

Smoldering Roots

Smoldering Roots By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Saturday night in Saint Paul, and a friend and I decided to go to Casper’s and Runyon’s Shamrock Irish Nook! I had been invited to watch and listen to the band Smoldering Roots. I’m glad I went, not only did I get excellent service and food, but … Continue reading Smoldering Roots

Everett Smithson Band

Everett Smithson Band By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Friday night and a friend, and I went to Schooner Tavern in Minneapolis, Minnesota to see the band I have heard about through friends, but until now, I had not seen. I was delighted to listen to the music from The Everett Smithson Band. Everett Smithson … Continue reading Everett Smithson Band

Sheridan Zuther

Sheridan Zuther By Mitzi Beliveau It was at a swing dance at the Wabasha Street Caves in Saint Paul, Minnesota that I met Sheridan Zuther. I was with a dance group, and one of the favorite places to dance is the Wabasha Street Caves. Sheridan walked up to us with our Meetup sign on our … Continue reading Sheridan Zuther

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

Bahston, Rock Camp Experience, Three of Four

Bahston, Rock Camp Experience, Three of Four By Mitzi Beliveau Sometimes when I listen to a band, it puts me in a dreamy state to where I can go back to my youth. This band Bahston of the Rock Camp Experience does that for me. Great music and excellent vibrations of showmanship. Everyone inter-reacting with … Continue reading Bahston, Rock Camp Experience, Three of Four

Norwegians Would Band, Rock Camp Experience, Two of Four

Norwegians Would Band, Rock Camp Experience, Two of Four By Mitzi Beliveau Some of the most wonderful people you meet are people who help others. That is what I encounter every time I go to a Rock Camp Experience AKA RCX. Rock Camp Experience is people helping people in their dreams of playing an instrument … Continue reading Norwegians Would Band, Rock Camp Experience, Two of Four