Sugarball Express

Conroe, TX

$350 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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"Nobody's Something" - Original

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"Your Love And His Blood" - Wayne Hancock

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"Wild, Free and Reckless"-Wayne "The Train" Hancock

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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!


Reviews

2 reviews

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Taylor S.

March 5, 2019
Verified review

Badass Texas Rockabilly

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!

Hired as: Country Band, Rockabilly Band

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Sugarball Express

Taylor, thank you very much we had a blast and would
Love to this anytime again!


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Robby A. M. K.

March 20, 2016

Great band!

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!

Hired as: Country Band, Rockabilly Band

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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

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Booking information

Price range: $350 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes

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

Please inquire for availability.

Sugarball Express is a dynamic Texas-themed rockabilly solo act 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. Chris "Sugarball" Wendt, the fiery guitarist and lead vocalist. No gig is too big or small for him- BOOK NOW!!!

Additional booking notes

Full PA System available.

Past booked events

March 2019

02

Saturday

Festival

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Houston, TX

January 2017

15

Sunday

Chevron Marathon

7:00am - 2:00pm

August 2016

13

Saturday

Festival

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Huntsville, TX

July 2016

08

Friday

SBX @ White Swan

10:00pm - 11:55pm

June 2016

10

Friday

Notsuoh

9:00pm - 11:55pm

May 2016

14

Saturday

City of Magnolia

4:00pm - 8:00pm

14

Saturday

Lone Pint Brewery

12:00pm - 4:00pm

13

Friday

Private Party

9:00pm - 11:55pm

07

Saturday

Sams Roadhouse

9:00pm - 11:55pm

06

Friday

Texas Crawfish & Music Fest

8:00pm - 10:00pm

April 2016

30

Saturday

Texas Crawfish & Music Fest

10:00pm - 11:55pm

16

Saturday

Parrot Pub

9:00pm - 11:55pm

10

Sunday

A 2nd Cup

8:00pm - 10:00pm

09

Saturday

Private Party

2:00pm - 6:00pm

03

Sunday

Kemah Boardwalk - Crawfish Fest

5:00pm - 9:00pm

02

Saturday

Art Market

3:00pm - 6:00pm

01

Friday

Acadia

9:00pm - 9:45pm

March 2016

23

Wednesday

In Studio

7:00pm - 11:55pm

April 2015

25

Saturday

House Party

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Houston, TX

Team

Chris Wendt Vocals/Guitar
Polly Pockett Fiddle Player

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.

Influences and 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

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