The Stella Vees

The Stella Vees By Mitzi Beliveau It was a warm fall night, and I was at Wilebskis Blues Saloon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. One of my hangouts on a Friday night and a hot spot for great music and dancing. I was invited by several of my friends that are Blues musicians and singers to … Continue reading The Stella Vees

Igor Prado

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

Tim Wick and Lisa Wenger

Tim Wick and Lisa Wenger By Mitzi Beliveau I was at a benefit for the Road to Memphis at the Minnesota Music Cafe in Saint Paul, MN. It was there that I met up with the famous keyboard player and singer Tim Wick. One of the best keyboard players in the five-state area and often … Continue reading Tim Wick and Lisa Wenger

Voodoo Chicken

Voodoo Chicken By Mitzi Beliveau It was a benefit for the Minnesota Road to Memphis Blues Contest at the Minnesota Music Café that I got to hear Voodoo Chicken. The band is led by David Lambert, and I saw the MN version of Voodoo Chicken. A well-seasoned singer and lead guitar. On this occasion, David, … Continue reading Voodoo Chicken

Open Mic at The Goat Coffee House

Open Mic at The Goat Coffee Shop By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Thursday evening at The Goat Coffee Shop that I attended an Open Mic. I love going to anything musical. Open Mic and Jam sessions our my favorites. This was my first time at the open mic session, and it was filled with … Continue reading Open Mic at The Goat Coffee House

Harrison Street Band, Road to Memphis

Harrison Street Band, Road to Memphis By Mitzi Beliveau It was a delighted to see the band Harrison Street, again. The great Erin McCawley manages the band and is the main singer. A powerhouse entertainer in the music business. Erin, as everyone in the blues community calls her, is one of the best lead female … Continue reading Harrison Street Band, Road to Memphis

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

Spotlight: Todd Martenson

Spotlight: Todd Martenson By Mitzi Beliveau It was at the Monday night Apple Jam Session in Apple Valley, Minnesota at the American Legion, that I met and heard Todd Martenson sing and play the guitar. Todd, as his friends call him, told me that he did not start playing the guitar until he was 35 … Continue reading Spotlight: Todd Martenson

Helium for LiftOff

Helium for LiftOff By Mitzi Beliveau I’m always amazed when I go somewhere and hear a truly fantastic band. This time I found the Crown Jewels of the Rock and Roll and Blues band in the USA. A local group in Minnesota with a big-time sound of worldwide entertainment. That band's name is Helium of … Continue reading Helium for LiftOff