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Sugarball Express
- Conroe, TX
- Country Band
- Travels up to 500 miles
- $350 and up
Overview
Sugarball Express is a Rockabilly/Honky-Tonk/Outlaw Country Band that specializes in providing that good ol' music Texas is known for!
From Western Swing bands like Bob Wills, Hank Williams Sr, Ernest Tubb to Sugarball Express originals, we are sure to please and entertain.
Need a high energy crazy band to be the life of the party? Sugarball Express will deliver time and time again.
Need a more laid back, low key, soothing background music for an upscale event? Sugarball Express can provide as well.
We are easy going and very approachable, we sure love what we do. But we are also very professional and prompt. This combo provides the right mix for your event. Book us now!
2 Reviews
We booked Sugarball Express for an outdoor crawfish boil at our house. They set up on our backyard patio and were amazing! Very talented, friendly, and on time! Our party would not have been as fun or successful without them!
Country Band, Rockabilly Band
Response from Sugarball Express:
Thanks so much for the great review. We enjoyed y'all's crawfish boil! Let us know next time you're ready to do it again!
~ Sugarball Express
Guys did an excellent 3 hours at our Texas Independence Party. They played all kinds of Texas inspired country, rockabilly and there own original work too.
Highly recommend!
Country Band, Rockabilly Band
Response from Sugarball Express:
Taylor, thank you very much we had a blast and would
Love to this anytime again!
Booking Info
Price Range: $350 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
Sugarball Express arrives early to every gig. Sets up the PA if applicable. Does a quick but thorough sound check. Audience will be entertained by the Country/Rockabilly styling of this local Houston band. They accommodate to any style or size of party.
About
Sugarball Express members:
Chris "Sugarball" Wendt - Guitar/Vocals
Polly Pockett - Fiddle
*line up varies according to schedules. Please inquire for availability.
Sugarball Express is a dynamic Texas-themed rockabilly duo that combines classic rockabilly with a modern twist, drawing on the heart and soul of the Lone Star State. Based out of Houston, Texas, the band is known for its fiery live performances, contagious energy, and authentic blend of honky-tonk, Western swing, and rockabilly influences. The duo consists of two talented musicians: Chris "Sugarball" Wendt, the fiery guitarist and lead vocalist, and Polly Pockett, a fiddle player with a knack for soulful melodies and sizzling solos. No gig is too big or small for them - BOOK THEM NOW!!!
Additional Booking Notes
Full PA System available.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| March 02, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Festival |
| January 15, 2017 • 7:00am - 2:00pm | Chevron Marathon |
| August 13, 2016 • 8:30pm - 10:30pm | Festival |
| July 08, 2016 • 10:00pm - 11:55pm | SBX @ White Swan |
| June 10, 2016 • 9:00pm - 11:55pm | Notsuoh |
| May 14, 2016 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | City of Magnolia |
| May 14, 2016 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Lone Pint Brewery |
| May 13, 2016 • 9:00pm - 11:55pm | Private Party |
| May 07, 2016 • 9:00pm - 11:55pm | Sams Roadhouse |
| May 06, 2016 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Texas Crawfish & Music Fest |
| April 30, 2016 • 10:00pm - 11:55pm | Texas Crawfish & Music Fest |
| April 16, 2016 • 9:00pm - 11:55pm | Parrot Pub |
| April 10, 2016 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | A 2nd Cup |
| April 09, 2016 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Private Party |
| April 03, 2016 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Kemah Boardwalk - Crawfish Fest |
| April 02, 2016 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Art Market |
| April 01, 2016 • 9:00pm - 9:45pm | Acadia |
| March 23, 2016 • 7:00pm - 11:55pm | In Studio |
| April 25, 2015 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | House Party |
Set List
Covers:
1. Nails in My Coffin by Ernest Tubbs
2. Thanks A Lot by Ernest Tubbs
3. Walking the Floor by Ernest Tubbs
4. Kansas City Blues by Ernest Tubbs
5. You Win Again by Hank Williams Sr
6. Mind Your Own Business by Hank Williams Sr
8. House of Gold by Hank Williams Sr
9. I Saw the Light by Hank Williams Sr
10. Lost Highway by Hank Williams Sr
11. Thunderstorms by Wayne Hancock
12. Railroad Blues by Wayne Hancock
13. Big City Good Time Gal by Wayne Hancock
14. Shooting Star From Texas by Wayne Hancock
15. Your Love and His Blood by Wayne Hancock
16. Long Black Veil by Johnny Cash
17. Crazed Country Rebel by Hank Williams III
18. 13 by Glenn Danzig
19. Freight Train Blues by Roy Acuff
20. 30 Days by Chuck Barry
21. Ball and Chain by Social Distortion
22. Bob Wills is Still the King by Waylon Jennings
23. Ding Dong Daddy from Dumas by Bob Wills
Dead Band Walking Sugarball Express Album:
1. I Only Miss You When I'm Drunk
2. The Ground Will Always Love Me
3. Island Song
4. Nobody Wins
5. Carry To My Grave
6. Dead Band Walking
7. Two Cats
8. Some People Wonder
9. Fair Weather Friends
10. Jim My Friend
11. Back Where I Started
12. The Transition
13. Pictures of You
14. I Kick Ass
15. Jack Daniels Affair
16. Free Beer
17. Last Call Sugarball
One Way Ticket to Nowhere Sugarball Express Album:
1. Johnny Law
2. Deadbeat Daddy
3. I Kick Ass
4. One Way Ticket to Nowhere
5. Some People Wonder
6. Texas Outlaw
7. Last Call Sugarball
8. Fast Women Hot Cars
Other Originals:
1. These Eyes
2. Old Fashioned
3. I'm Gonna Die in Texas
4. Forget the World
5. Request Song
6. Tonight's the Night
7. Nobody's Something
8. You Killed All the Love
9. Goin Home
10. When I Get to Heaven
Please discuss any other songs desired. We always try and work with what is requested.
Team
| Chris Wendt | Vocals/Guitar |
| Polly Pockett | Fiddle Player |
Influences & Inspiration
Influences include Hank Williams, Ernest Tubb, Webb Pierce, Roy Acuff, Chuck Berry, Hank III, Wayne Hancock, Johnny Horton, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, the Misfits, Ramones, Minor Threat, Agent Orange, Dead Kennedy’s, Stray Cats, Jim Reeves, David Allin Coe, Joe Buck, Big Sandy and The Fly Right Boys, Sean Reefer, Jimmie Rogers, “Little” Jimmy Dickens, Scott H. Biram, G. G. Allin and the Murder Junkies, & Social Distortion.
Setup Requirements
Dedicated electrical outlet