Spotlight: Bryan Basset At the Apple Valley Jam Session By Mitzi Beliveau It was a great afternoon and evening at the Apple Valley, Minnesota Jam Session on Monday. Apple Valley Legion Jam Session is one of my favorite places. I find lots of local talent, and often, visitors from around the USA come to … Continue reading Spotlight: Bryan Basset At the Apple Valley Jam Session
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3rd Annual Charles Schoen Cancer Benefit
3rd Annual Charles Schoen Cancer Benefit By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Sunday afternoon when I attended the 3rd Annual Charles Schoen Cancer Benefit. This year it was at Mancinis Char House in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It was like a reunion of people in the music community and people in the recovery of … Continue reading 3rd Annual Charles Schoen Cancer Benefit
Mark Arneson Band Featuring Mia Dorr
Mark Arneson Band Featuring Mia Dorr By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Thursday early evening that I went to The Minnesota Music Café to a benefit for the Minnesota Road to Memphis. I’m always amazed at the tremendous extraordinary music we have in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Area. The Mark Arneson Band Featuring Mia Dorr is … Continue reading Mark Arneson Band Featuring Mia Dorr
Craig Clark Band at the Road to Memphis Event in Minnesota
Craig Clark Band at the Road to Memphis Event in Minnesota By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Sunday at the Minnesota Music Café in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and I was at a Road to Memphis benefit, and I met up with many of my friends. One of the friends, Craig Clark, was playing at this … Continue reading Craig Clark Band at the Road to Memphis Event in Minnesota
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
Ted Swims
Ted Swims By Mitzi Beliveau Once in a while, you hear an amazing voice and you stand in awe. I did that with Ted Swims the first time I heard a video of him singing. What an amazing voice! Smooth and powerful full of emotion. A once in a lifetime singer. I am truly blessed … Continue reading Ted Swims
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