- Houston, TX
- Country Band
- $1000-$2500
Sugarball Express
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
Taylor S.
March 5, 2019Badass 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
Sugarball Express
Taylor, thank you very much we had a blast and would
Love to this anytime again!
Robby A. M. K.
March 20, 2016Great 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
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
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.
Services offered
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
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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