Category: Southern Blues

Spotlight: Todd Martenson

by mitzib1, posted in American Legion, Bar, Bar and Restaurant, Bloomington, MN, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Music, Country Rock, Jam Sessions, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Non Profits, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

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

by mitzib1, posted in Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Midwest Music Sound, Minnesota, Minnesota Music Sound, Motown Music, Music, North Saint Paul, Minnesota, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

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

Inside Straights Blues Band, Update

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Dancing, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Music Video, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues, White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Inside Straights Blues Band, Update By Mitzi Beliveau I decided to host a small group of people for a lovely evening at a place called Tally’s Dockside & C.G. Hooks BBQ in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. We were going to hear one of my favorite bands, Inside Straights Blues Band. My friends and I were … Continue reading Inside Straights Blues Band, Update

Craig Clark Band

by mitzib1, posted in Benifit, Blues, Dancing, Fund Raiser, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Non Profits, Oakdale, Minnesota, Rock and Roll, Southern Blues, Vets Fundraiser

Craig Clark Band By Mitzi Beliveau It was a hot Saturday morning when I heard the Craig Clark Band at the Vetsfest of 2019 at the Richard Walton Park in Oakdale, Minnesota. https://outandaboutwithmitzibeliveau.wordpress.com/2019/08/03/vetsfest-2019/ I have listened to the Craig Clark band many times, and I always enjoy hearing their music and dancing to the band. … Continue reading Craig Clark Band

Spotlight: Ginny Davis

by mitzib1, posted in American Legion, Apple Valley, Minnesota, Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Country Music, Country Rock, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

Spotlight: Ginny Davis By Mitzi Beliveau It was in the winter of 2018 that I first heard Ginny Davis sing at the Jam Session at the Apple Valley, Minnesota American Legion. Ginny was a bit shy, and I encouraged her to sing. I told her I would be right up front. Ginny, as her friends … Continue reading Spotlight: Ginny Davis

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

Gloria Holtz

by mitzib1, posted in American Legion, Apple Valley, Minnesota, Country Rock, Dancing, Disco Music, Jam Sessions, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues

Gloria Holtz By Mitzi Beliveau Many times, I go to the Apple Valley American Legion in Apple Valley, MN for the Monday night Jam Sessions. I have learned that this is my happy place. I go there to relax and enjoy friendships. One of those friendships is with Gloria Holtz. Gloria as her friends calls … Continue reading Gloria Holtz

True Heat Band

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Bloomington, MN, Blues, Chicago blues, Country Music, Country Rock, Dancing, Minnesota, Motown Music, Music, Non Profits, Rock and Roll, Soft Rock and Roll, Southern Blues, VFW

True Heat Band By Mitzi Beliveau It was a cool windy Saturday evening that I was invited to watch a few friends play on stage at the local VFW in Bloomington. I was in for a delightful evening of fantastic music, great dancing, and mouthwatering food. It was a hot night in the city at … Continue reading True Heat Band

Davina and The Vagabonds

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Blues, Dancing, Jazz, Minnesota, Music, Saint Paul, MN, Southern Blues, Zydeco Music

Davina and The Vagabonds By Mitzi Beliveau It was an impressive spring evening when I was at Wilebskis Blues Saloon, and as usual, I was taking pictures. I met up with Davina of The Davina and The Vagabonds on stage and introduced myself. My goodness, I have never met someone so friendly and happy. I … Continue reading Davina and The Vagabonds

Big George Harp

by mitzib1, posted in Bar and Restaurant, Big Band Music, Blues, Chicago blues, Dancing, Jazz, Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN, Southern Blues

Big George Harp By Mitzi Beliveau It was a cold spring Friday evening when a friend has a big harmonica bash going on at Wilebskis Blues Saloon for Hurricane Harold Harp Show. Hurricane Harold Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Hurricane-Harold-354315807917239/ As always, the place was packed with music goers and dancers. Some of the local show stoppers were … Continue reading Big George Harp