Halloween is a huge night for local bands. People are in costume and ready to party, and this Minnesota cover band was no exception, because we love having a Halloween show on the schedule. There’s also tons of local competition for bars and clubs to get people into their place. By the time we arrived and were setting up – we knew it was going to be packed. Many tables were full by 5:30- even though the music didn’t start until 8pm.
The band was in full costume to add to the revelry and the night began with a bang. Dancers were out on song 1 and increased through the evening. From the stage one could see aliens, skeletons, video game characters, animals, pirates and every kind of costumed creature you could think of. Singer Beth wielded her “knife” throughout with a fake-blood spattered dress to add new “meaning” to every song : “how can I get you alone” and “take my hand, we’re off to never never land” took on new meaning with the outfit choice!
After the break, 3 full stage loads of costume contest hopefuls filled the space angling for the $500 prize. To our surprise, 2nd place went to band leader Mark, as Grimace from McDonald’s with his gal (and band handler) Anne as the Hamburgler!
The music began again and the crowd stayed engaged and enthralled until the last note! After a night of playing, the costumes came off and we breathed a sigh of relief at a show well done. Our work here was complete. We helped make Halloween an incredible night for the bar and for the audience. Cheers!
