Playing a venue for the first time is always nerve-racking. There are expectations to get your followers there and unknowns of how management, stage, and sound operate. Will the regulars be welcoming? The Dog House Bar & Grill was built for live music, so the expectations were high. For a debut we arrive extra…
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6:30pm. It’s raining. Hard. And there’s a blizzard warning in effect beginning….sometime in the evening? Most of the band is onsite setting up for an 8:30pm start. Many of the faithful are already putting the brakes on the evening. “sorry, we decided to stay home in case it gets worse. We see sleet already.” …
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We love when a place hums with the din of conversation and excitement before a show. The tables are full already. People are eating, talking, laughing, and waiting for the music to start. That’s our first job – pack the house and make sure they support the venue. Now our next job begins. With a…
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We love playing at Mainstreet Bar and Grill. It’s a great spot for us, with a built-in crowd mixed in with our own fans, all gathered at a centrally located stalwart of the local music scene that always has the top Minnesota cover bands on the calendar. Our sound guy, Joe, recently purchased an EGO…
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It’s Neisen’s Sports Bar & Grill in Savage, Minnesota. It’s 7pm and all the tables are already full. We haven’t even started soundcheck yet. That adds a bit of anticipatory “excitement” for the band. We know it’s going to be a fun night. It’s always fun when people make the time to come early and…
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We knew the zero degree weather would keep some of the regulars at home, but when a guy named Darren dressed in a Sugar Buzz camp shirt sends up the first round of drinks to the band, you know the hard core are ready to party. The dance floor welcomes it’s first dancers almost…
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On January 27th, we took the stage at Bogart’s Entertainment Center in Apple Valley, Minnesota. The excitement was palpable before the show even started, with a packed house and fans eagerly waiting to dance the night away. We spy a full house and talk to several of our Sugar Buzz faithful and chat with people…
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As a Minnesota cover band, we have the privilege of entertaining audiences night after night and bringing joy to people through the power of music. But what truly makes our job special is the connection we have with our fans! From the moment we step on stage, we can feel the energy of the…
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When it comes to finding a great cover band in Minnesota, there are a few key factors to consider. A really good cover band should be able to captivate audiences with their setlist, entertain with their stage presence, and provide a memorable experience for all in attendance. In this post, we’ll explore what makes a…
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