Sugar Buzz has had the honor of playing US BANK Stadium Plaza prior to Minnesota Vikings football games in the past. We considered it a wonderful privilege, even if it was outdoors in December. That’s the fortitude we Minnesota cover bands display. But—this one is different. It’s October, the weather is mild with no wind,…
This was our first time at the Everett-McClay VFW in Bloomington. It’s been a long time since this Minnesota cover band has played inside any VFW or American Legion type venue, but this one boasted a big music program, great crowd and location. They’d been courting us a while, and after making the stage large…
As a Minnesota cover band, we play all sorts of events. We are mostly a nightclub act, but we often play festivals and large-run fundraisers for causes. Sugar Buzz recently had the opportunity to play Tapped and Uncorked, a beer, spirits, and wine tasting event that raises money for the Roseville, Minnesota parks system. So,…
Mainstreet Bar & Grill is a venue we’ve played numerous times. Every time the crowd is there for us. This time was no different. Jamison was our relatively new sound tech and couldn’t have been more attentive and courteous. By the way, attentive is THE thing you want from a sound person as everyone in…
Mid-week is a weird time for a show, but we arrived in Menahga, MN and the beginning of band vacation weekend. We actually had two festivals to perform in the area, and this Minnesota cover band was going to make the most of the beautiful weather and festival atmosphere. Mid Summer Music Fest was in…
Nisswa Freedom Days had us back for a second year, and it’s a treat for any Minnesota Cover Band to play such a large street festival. Attendance was fantastic with revelers as far as we could see from the stage. First a parade, then singer Beth had the honor or performing the National Anthem just…
It’s a beautiful night in the summer. That always makes a Minnesota cover band nervous when they’re playing indoors. Will the fans come? Fortunately, yes. Although the first 20 minutes or so was lightly attended, the crowd picks up and we are grateful. Many musicians from local bands who have the night off are there:…
It had been a while since we played onstage, as our band members had vacations and such, but we were excited to debut 2 new songs to the lineup. Our faithful followers would like anything we performed, as long as we brought our best efforts, but we know that people like to experience NEW sounds…
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…
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.” …