The Medina Entertainment Center has been a staple of Minnesota music performance forever. It’s revered in the music scene as a “place you’d want to play”. We got our chance. Sugar Buzz opened for the amazing AC-DC tribute band THUNDERSTRUCK. We performed a 75 minute set and even WE had to admit we were on fire. We had just performed a full 3+Hour show the night before- and although we’d say we were tired, we felt practiced and very energized by the fact we were about to play this historic venue.
The first note dropped and within about 3 minutes, fans or maybe just the curious onlooker decided to walk onto the dance floor to get a closer look. Most were originally seated at tables, but those coming up to the front made us feel we belonged. Joe, our sound and light tech was expert in delivering the mix we needed. He operated the lighting effects in such a way that we KNEW he KNEW the material. 75 minutes flew by, and we stayed to watch the headliner wow the crowd with energy we were optimistic we matched. Thunderstruck gave Sugar Buzz a shout out at least 3 times during their set, and we were buoyed by the kudos.
After the show, we received a note from an anonymous fan that said “we came for Thunderstruck, but are now following you as well. We can’t wait to see you again.” It made our day, and reminded us WHY acts like ours benefit from being openers. We are ready to do this again on New Year’s Eve!
