The New Feral Cats By Mitzi Beliveau It was October and the month that I loved watching bands at the Haunted Experience in Minnesota. One of my favorite bands is The New Feral Cats. With all very talented band members. I get goosebumps with some of the songs that the main singer Sonna Olson sings. … Continue reading The New Feral Cats
Heart2 Perform Booking Agency LLC – Sarah Arbisi
Heart2 Perform Booking Agency LLC - Sarah Arbisi By Mitzi Beliveau Every once in a while I meet extraordinary people. Sara Abisi is one of them. Or Sarah as many of her friends call her. I always remember her contagious smile and friendliness. I find that Sara is very much like me, wanting to help … Continue reading Heart2 Perform Booking Agency LLC – Sarah Arbisi
Lady J Griot And the Root Doctors Update
Lady J Griot & the Root Doctors Update By Mitzi Beliveau Me & Brian at Golden Thyme 2018 Me & Brian at Golden Thyme 2018 Lady J Griot & the Root Doctors, will come some of the best Twin Cities musicians and singers. Something different every time I see them. Classic tunes, Funk, and Cultural music. … Continue reading Lady J Griot And the Root Doctors Update
Sugar Buzz
Sugar Buzz By Mitzi Beliveau What a delightful evening of music and food! We were at Bogart's Entertainment Center. One of the best bands I have heard in quite a while. A band who has it all together and plays well together on stage and off! A fabulous stage presence with high energy and poise. … Continue reading Sugar Buzz
Ted Hajnasiewicz
CD Review, Just For Show/Always Wanting More By Mitzi Beliveau Another hit! I would not expect less from Ted Hajnasiewicz. His new CD is a diverse wonder of Blues, Easy Listening, Soft Rock, and a little bit Country. Ted, as his friends lovingly call him, always produces the best music. A two-part CD. Genius! Always, … Continue reading Ted Hajnasiewicz
Dave Grebin
Dave Grebin By Mitzi Beliveau One of the Minnesota Blues Brothers revivalists and entertainers is among the best of what Minnesota offers. Dave Grebin is one of the best on the harmonica I have seen in the mid-west area. Dave Grebin is lovingly known as Dave. I know many bands, and the bands enjoy the … Continue reading Dave Grebin
Dan Flynn
Dan Flynn By Mitzi Beliveau After the second mandated closures of bars and restaurants was when I met Dan Flynn. I had seen some of his amazing pictures and very vivid videos. I looked at what he is using, and it is a camera phone. I must say I sometimes covet his talent for taking … Continue reading Dan Flynn
Carlo James LaManna
Carlo James LaManna By Mitzi Beliveau I've known Carlo, as his friends call him, for many years. But not as long as the twin cities Minnesota area has. Carlo is well known for taking pictures of small businesses in the local area and local music from Blues to Rock and Roll. Carlo also records videos … Continue reading Carlo James LaManna
Jim Stairs With The Squishy Mud Blues Jam Session
Jim Stairs with Squishy Mud Band Blues Jam Session By Mitzi Beliveau It was a cold winter night when my friend Jim Stairs said he was starting a new Blues Jam Session on Wednesday night at a new restaurant called Halo’s Restaurant Bar. I enjoy the band and the musicians and singers that come out … Continue reading Jim Stairs With The Squishy Mud Blues Jam Session
Honor Awards 2020
Music Honor Awards 2020 Minneapolis/Saint Paul By Mitzi Beliveau There are many in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minnesota area who help others in the music business. I don’t hear or see all of them. But, the few I know I will share their names and acknowledge what I know about their service lifting others up. Next … Continue reading Honor Awards 2020