Category: Saint Paul, MN

Spotlight: Bambi Alexandra

by mitzib1, posted in Chicago blues, Jam Sessions, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, Saint Paul, MN, Southern Blues

Spotlight: Bambi Alexandra By Mitzi Beliveau One in a while in your life you hear a voice that memorizes you. That is Ms. Bambi Alexandra the very first time I hear this powerful blues voice. Every place I go and listen to Bambi as her friends and fans call her everyone is in awe of … Continue reading Spotlight: Bambi Alexandra

Pre-New Years with The Pat McLaughlin Band and Guests

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

Pre-New Years with The Pat McLaughlin Band and Guests By Mitzi Beliveau It was the Friday before New Years in 2018. I was at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon where some of the best local and international Blues bands and singer have entertained at. I knew I was in for a treat to hear The Pat McLaughlin … Continue reading Pre-New Years with The Pat McLaughlin Band and Guests

The Mark Cameron Band

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Fund Raiser, Jazz, Minnesota, Music, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

The Mark Cameron Band By Mitzi Beliveau I was at a benefit for a fundraiser when I heard the first band on, The Mark Cameron Band. We were all at the Minnesota Music Café for the Dee Miller Band Benefit to go to the Memphis Blues competitions. The first thing I noticed was the exceptionally … Continue reading The Mark Cameron Band

Paul Barry and the Ace Tones Band Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Jazz, Minnesota, Music, Saint Paul, MN, Southern Blues

Paul Barry and the Ace Tones Band Concert By Mitzi Beliveau I was invited to watch Paul Barry and the Ace Tones Band, by Paul Barry himself. I find Paul as his friends call him a man with a great big heart. And an awesome voice. Paul also is one of the top 10 harmonica … Continue reading Paul Barry and the Ace Tones Band Concert

Snapshot: Slim Willie and The Ride Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Hall of Fame Recipients, Jazz, Minnesota, Music, Rochester, Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN

Snapshot: Slim Willie and The Ride Concert By Mitzi Beliveau It was the evening before Thanksgiving, and I went down to Wilebskis Blues Saloon to see Slim Wille and The Ride. I had never seen them, but a few of my friends said I should go to the concert because they were a great band. … Continue reading Snapshot: Slim Willie and The Ride Concert

Ted Wilebski Jr.

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Jam Sessions, Minnesota, Music, RIP, Saint Paul, MN, Southern Blues

Ted Wilebskis Jr. By Mitzi Beliveau I never met Ted as many of his friend and blues community called him. I knew about his family because just about every Friday night I go to The Wilebski's Blues Saloon that Ted started. Wilebski's Blues Saloon is a gathering place for the Blues artist, singers, and musicians. … Continue reading Ted Wilebski Jr.

VetFest 2018

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Benifit, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Rock, Dancing, Fund Raiser, Hall of Fame Recipients, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, New Music Sound, Non Profits, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues, Vets Fundraiser

VetFest 2018 By Mitzi Beliveau With compassion, energy and networking many people, organizations and business help put the second VetFest of 2018 at the Wilebskis Blues Saloon into action for the Veterans in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area. In any event and fundraiser, it is all about your friends and your connections. With this fundraiser, it … Continue reading VetFest 2018

The Craig Clark Band Concert for The Vets Benefit

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Benifit, Blues, Chicago blues, Jazz, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, New Music Sound, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

The Craig Clark Band Concert for The Vets Benefit By Mitzi Beliveau It was at a Vets benefit at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon in Saint Paul, Minnesota that I saw the Craig Clark Band. I had seen them before blended with another band. I am at awe with the excellent lead singer. One of the best … Continue reading The Craig Clark Band Concert for The Vets Benefit

The Jimmys Band Concert

by mitzib1, posted in Bar, Blues, Chicago blues, Jazz, Midwest Music Sound, Minnesota, Music, New Music Sound, Rock and Roll, Saint Paul, MN, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

The Jimmys Band Concert By Mitzi Beliveau What can I say but the Jimmy’s are coming! Yes, I have seen them a few times at the Twin Cities hot spot nightclub for the best bands. I hear the Jimmys at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The band The Jimmys plays a mixture of … Continue reading The Jimmys Band Concert

SnapShot: Ladies of the 80s Concert

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

  SnapShot: Ladies of the 80s Concert By Mitzi Beliveau It was another Friday night at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon, and it was hopping with the sounds and entertainment of the band Ladies of the 80s! The first song the Ladies of the 80s sang was 99 Red Balloons and out came “Red Balloons!” This band … Continue reading SnapShot: Ladies of the 80s Concert