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Wilebski’s Blues Saloon Is Moving
Jul 31st
Hey everyone! I have been up in beautiful northern Minnesota on vacation for the last week and was surprised to read that the historic Wilebski’s Blues Saloon is moving due to a legal fight with the City of St. Paul. Tonight’s show, featuring Reverend Raven, will be the last ever at the legendary location at 601 Western Avenue North which has hosted such legendary acts as Etta James, Albert King, John Lee Hooker and many more. I spent many nights at this club and even went to my first open stage blues jam back when Moses Oakland used to host it. Some of my favorite bands have graced that stage and it still remains one of my favorite clubs to photograph in.
Be sure to come down tonight to bid farewell to the Blues Saloon and have a great blues party with Reverend Raven
There have been some great new coverage of the club’s move including an article on the Pioneer Press and on K-Talk Radio (Click on links for more information).
Reverend Raven and his Chain Smokin’ Alter Boys
Wilebski’s Blues Saloon
601 Western Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN 55103-1655
(Goggle Maps)
Theodore Jolivette – RIP Blues Friend
Apr 21st
Theodore G. Jolivette, 50, passed away Monday, April 19, 2010 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN. Memorial services are tentatively scheduled to be held on Monday, April 26th at 11:00 a.m. at the Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 809 Gillette Street. Friends may call the funeral home on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services. Burial will be in the Mormon Coulee Memorial Park Cemetery. Information and on-line condolences may be given to the family at www.dickinsonfuneralhomes.com.
A full obituary will be provided.
There is a guestbook you can sign at the above link. There will be a blues jam at the Whiskey Junction from 7-9 pm on Thursday April 29 in memory of Ted.
On Thursday, April 29, 2010, from 7-9 pm at Whiskey Junction a jam will be held in memory of blues fan Ted Jolivette who passed away. Blues musicians are welcome to play. Please pass the word to all who knew Ted.
Whiskey Junction is at 901 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 338-9550
McMahon’s Irish Pub (a.k.a The Poodle Club) burns down
Apr 2nd
McMahon’s Irish Pub (formerly known as The Poodle Club) has burned down to the ground with 1 person dead and several people missing. Back in the day I had my first blues gig ever at The Poodle Club and many local and national blues artists have played the stage there. Too sad… http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=847402
New Open Stage Jam: Our Bar and Grille (New Brighton)
Oct 5th
From the TwinCitiesBlues.com In-Box:
OPEN JAM, ALL WELCOME! Every Wednesday night from 8:30 till close at the ‘OUR BAR and GRILLE’ in New Brighton Minnesota. 500 5th ave. 2 blocks west of 35W on county E2. All Styles of music welcome, origionial music encouraged. Piano, drums, amps, and mics provided. just bring your axe and have some fun! 651-332-5959
Our Bar & Grille
500 5th Ave NW
St Paul, MN 55112(651) 332-5950
Please note that it does state that it is open to All Styles of music but it sure doesn’t stop anyone from going on out and introducing the crowd to some blues music.
OPEN JAM, ALL WELCOME! Every Wednesday night from 8:30 till close at the ‘OUR BAR and GRILLE’ in New Brighton Minnesota. 500 5th ave. 2 blocks west of 35W on county E2. All Styles of music welcome, origionial music encouraged
piano, drums, amps, and mics provided. just bring your axe and have some fun! 651-332-5959
