The Goombas

The Goombas By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Sunday afternoon at a benefit at the famous Minnesota Music Café, I was there to meet up with a few friends and dance the day and evening away. I knew a few people in the band Goombas, whom I am told only perform a few times a … Continue reading The Goombas

Ronn Easton and Friends

Ronn Easton and Friends By Mitzi Beliveau It was a Friday night, and a news writer friend, and I decided to go to the Mudd Room Speakeasy. She was there to write about the drinks, I was there to write about the band. I already knew the drummer, and we said our greetings. That would … Continue reading Ronn Easton and Friends

Spotlight: Bryan Basset At the Apple Valley Jam Session

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

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

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

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