Flying Train Wreck

Minneapolis, MN

Starts at $800

Travels up to 60 miles

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Flying Train Wreck performs Mony Mony at Giggles Campfire Grill 8/23/25 ‪@StateFairMN‬

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Flying Train Wreck at Niesen's in Savage, MN

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Flying Train Wreck at Shakopee, MN Wedding

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Overview

Flying Train Wreck is a five-piece, female-fronted classic rock and party cover band based in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area.
Featuring powerful lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass & drums. Flying Train Wreck performs familiar rock favorites, spanning multiple decades. The band combines professional musicianship with a healthy dose of humor and audience interaction.

Book us for corporate events, wedding receptions, milestone birthdays, private parties, community festivals, etc.
We provide the PA, lighting, sound tech and are flexible to meet your needs. We can travel beyond the Twin Cities by arrangement.

Flying Train Wreck — Serious about the music. Not so serious about ourselves!


Reviews

11 reviews

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Ashlea G.

June 20, 2023
Verified review

Absolutely amazing!!!!!

Y'all shredded!!!!! Everyone at our buildings had so much fun.

Hired as: Cover Band


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Michael J. F.

June 12, 2023
Verified review

Amazing fun band

The Flying Train Wreck
band made our private party special !
Amazing dance music for all ages

Hired as: Classic Rock Band, Dance Band, Party Band


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Michaelle F.

August 7, 2022
Verified review

the band was so so good.

Very friendly, easy to talk to. Played everything so well. Stayed for a encore.

Hired as: Rock Band

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Flying Train Wreck

Thank you for the kind words!!!! We loved the event, the people and your generosity !!! Happy Anniversary!!


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Ivy H.

July 30, 2022
Verified review

Awesome doesn’t do the band justice!

We hired the band to play for our outdoor festival at church and they delivered the FUN! People danced and enjoyed the wide range of music. They were great to work with and you could tell they enjoy what they do.

Hired as: Cover Band

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Flying Train Wreck

It was a BLAST playing at this event. Great folks! Appreciated the kindness you all showed us.


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Ron N.

July 19, 2022
Verified review

Great night!

Great night of music. Nothing but great comments from everyone! The band members were great too on a personal level, and very accommodating when we needed a live mic. Would highly recommend, and wou definitely hire again!

Hired as: Classic Rock Band, Party Band, Rock Band

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $800

Languages: English

Gig length: 120 - 240 minutes

What to expect

A Professional group with no drama, drugs, etc.

Expect us to get your party dancing, singing along and having fun!!

Past booked events

June 2023

16

Friday

House Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

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Minneapolis, MN

11

Sunday

Graduation

5:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Eagan, MN

03

Saturday

House Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Osseo, MN

September 2022

23

Friday

Wedding Reception

8:00pm - 11:00pm

•

New Richmond, WI

August 2022

27

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Farmington, MN

06

Saturday

Personal Occasion

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Minneapolis, MN

July 2022

28

Thursday

Nonprofit Event

7:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Circle Pines, MN

16

Saturday

Fundraiser

6:00pm - 10:00pm

•

River Falls, WI

June 2022

04

Saturday

House Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Maple Grove, MN

November 2021

06

Saturday

Festival

4:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Richfield, MN

September 2021

11

Saturday

Festival

2:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Stacy, MN

August 2021

07

Saturday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Cedar, MN

August 2020

01

Saturday

House Party

6:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Buffalo Lake, MN

Set list

Ain't That A Shame Cheap Trick
All Right Now Free
All Summer Night Long Kid Rock
American Band Grand Funk Railroad
Baba O'riley The Who
Breakup Song Greg Kihn
Brick House The Commodores
China Grove The Doobie Brothers
Don’t Dream its Over Crowded House
Don't You (Forget About Me) Simple Minds
Found Out About You Gin Blossoms
Future's so Bright (I gotta wear shades) Timbuk3
Get Over It The Eagles
Good Lovin Young Rascals
Good Times, Bad Times Led Zeppelin
I Got You Split Enz
In The Dark Billy Squire
Jenny, Jenny (867-5309) Tommy Tutone
Learn To Fly Foo Fighters
Long Cool Woman Hollies
Mony, Mony Tommy James/Billy Idol
My Best Friend's Girl Cars
Never Been Any Reason Head East
Play that Funky Music Wild Cherry
Ramble On Led Zeppelin
Riding The Storm Out REO Speedwagon
Run To You Bryan Adams
Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting Elton John
Smile Uncle Kracker
Something About You Level 42
Start Me Up Rolling Stones
Street Dancin' Flying Train Wreck
Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
Sweet Home Alabama Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Middle Jimmy Eat World
The Reason Hoobastank
Twilight Zone Golden Earring
Werewolves of London Warren Zevon
What I Like About You Romantics
White Wedding Billy Idol
Wicked Game Chris Isaak
Working for the Weekend Loverboy
You May Be Right Billy Joel
You Really Got Me Van Halen
You Wreck Me Tom Petty

Setup requirements

PA, Lights, Laughter, Fun!!!

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