Category: Music

Snapshot: Bruce McCabe

by mitzib1, posted in Blues, Chicago blues, Minnesota, Music, New Music Sound, Saint Paul, MN

Snapshot: Bruce McCabe By Mitzi Beliveau One of the best keyboardists in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area is Bruce McCabe. An excellent and talented man. When people get wind that he might be playing somewhere in a band, they call up the establishments to make sure he will be there. Bruce McCabe has a large following … Continue reading Snapshot: Bruce McCabe

Reverend Raven and The Chain Smokin Altar Boys Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Country Rock, Dancing, Minnesota, Music, New Music Sound, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

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

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Country Rock, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, New Brighton Minnesota, Rock and Roll, Small Music Business, Soft Rock and Roll

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

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Country Rock, Dancing, Minnesota, Music, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll

 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

Jernbrukarna with Sweden Edvalla Folk Dancers

by mitzib1, posted in Dancing, Minnesota, Music, Swedish Folk Music

Jernbrukarna with Sweden Edvalla Folk Dancers By Mitzi Beliveau It was a midweek river cruise that I experienced the heavenly music and dancing by the Jernbrukarna ensemble band from Sweden and the Edvalla Folk Dancers from Sweden. I was with a group of 56 seniors’ group, and we had just finished eating. I was so … Continue reading Jernbrukarna with Sweden Edvalla Folk Dancers

Snapshot: Chris Olson (Elvis Impersonator)

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Music, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll

Chris Olson (Elvis Impersonator) By Mitzi Beliveau I was with a group of my friends to see Chris Olson at Mancini's Char House in Saint Paul, MN. It was a mid-week event, but the house was packed. I arrived two hours early, and I was able to get the last two tables for my group. … Continue reading Snapshot: Chris Olson (Elvis Impersonator)

Snapshot: Pat McLaughlin Band Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Country Rock, Dancing, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN

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

Steve V & The Knockouts with Bruce McCabe Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Chicago blues, Minnesota, Music, New Music Sound

Steve V & The Knockouts with Bruce McCabe By Mitzi Beliveau There was fall in the air and the first Friday Night of long events at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon! One of my favorite places to dance to and listen to music. Wilebskis Blues Saloon has some of the best acoustic in the metro area. Bands … Continue reading Steve V & The Knockouts with Bruce McCabe Concert