Category: Rock and Roll

Spotlight: The Jorgensens

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Dancing, Jazz, Minnesota, Music, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, Soft Rock and Roll, Stillwater, Minnesota

Spotlight: The Jorgensens By Mitzi Beliveau It was a hot Sunday afternoon when I went to PD Pappy’s in Stillwater, Minnesota to see the Jorgensens Band. It was not the first time I have seen them. This time a brought a group of friends with me. I knew my friends would love this band and … Continue reading Spotlight: The Jorgensens

Spotlight: Roceathia/Pearl

by mitzib1, posted in American Legion, Apple Valley, Minnesota, Blues, Chicago blues, Jazz, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll

Spotlight: Roceathia/Pearl By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Monday night at the Apple Valley Jam Session at the Apple Valley Legion that I first heard Ms. Roceathia. A bold and sassy seasoned voice. I could tell she had been singing a while. Everyone at the Legion was in awe of her voice and presentation of … Continue reading Spotlight: Roceathia/Pearl

The Midas Touch

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

The Midas Touch By Mitzi Beliveau It is always a pleasure to see the Midas Touch band at Mancinis Char House in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Mancini's Char House is always rocking when the Midas Touch plays and I go there often just to watch the Midas Touch. Al Tosel is the bass player and he … Continue reading The Midas Touch

Spotlight: ECHO

by mitzib1, posted in American Legion, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Dancing, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Richfield, Minnesota, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly

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

by mitzib1, posted in American Legion, Apple Valley, Minnesota, Bar and Restaurant, Chicago blues, Jazz, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Music Video, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

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

by mitzib1, posted in Benifit, Dancing, Marine on the St. Croix, Minnesota, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Non Profits, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll

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

by mitzib1, posted in Benifit, Blues, Boat Cruise, Chicago blues, Dancing, Funk, Jazz, Minnesota, Music, Non Profits, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, Soft Rock and Roll, Stillwater, Minnesota, Tours

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

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

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

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Country Rock, Dancing, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Music, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, Soft Rock and Roll, Zydeco Music

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

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Big Band Music, Dancing, Minnesota, Music, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll

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