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Barbara LeShoure Benefits
Aug 27th
There will be two benefit shows this weekend for blues lady Barbara LeShoure who is still recovering from a recent stroke. The first show will be held at the new Wilebski’s Blues Saloon location at 1683 Rice Street in St. Paul on Saturday night. The second show will take place at the Minnesota Music Cafe and will feature many artists.
The Insomniacs – Tonight at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon
Aug 13th
The Oregon based blues band The Insomniacs will be playing at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon at the historic Frogtown location in St. Paul, MN for the clubs final shows before moving to a new location.
THE INSOMNIACS brand new release “AT LEAST I’M NOT WITH YOU” (April 21, 2009/Delta Groove Music), the follow-up to their critically-acclaimed debut “Left Coast Blues”, was recorded in only two days. The Portland, OR-based band led by 27-year old vocalist/guitarist/songwriter VYASA DODSON, together with bassist DEAN MUELLER, keyboardist ALEX SHAKERI and drummer DAVE MELYAN, laid down an astounding set of material that had been finely tuned night after night out on the road over the last two years. This release has the benefit of production help from Jeff Scoot Fleenor and the quality sound of one of the finest recording studios on the west coast (Clear Lake Audio). Joined by special guests Al Blake (harmonica) Mitch Kashmar (harmonica), Joel Paterson (pedal steel guitar) and Jeff Turmes (tenor/baritone sax), The Insomniacs expand on their original intoxicating formula — a mix of blues, swing, jump, and roots rock — and deliver what is sure to become an instant classic.
If you dig West Coast Style blues you will love this band… check ‘em out and tell them TwinCitiesBlues sent you!
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)
