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Sugar Beet – Play That Funky Bingo – Blurb for May 5, 2026

  Sugar Beet – Play That Funky Bingo – April 21, 2026 The Sugar Beet crowd rolled in strong this week, packing the place with about 85 players and the kind of early‑evening buzz 🐝that only Tuesday energy and good food can produce. It was one of those nights where the room felt full before the first song even hit, and by the time cards were out, everyone was already leaning in. Round 1 kicked things off with One Hit Wonders Part 2 , a celebration of artists who struck gold once and then spent the rest of their careers politely waving at that moment from afar. Bingo Achievers stacked up quickly, and the room warmed right into it. Round 2 shifted gears into Southern Rock , and the vibe changed instantly. You could feel the collective head‑nod from the tables that grew up on it, the tables that discovered it later, and the tables that pretended they knew every song but absolutely did not. Bingo Achievers kept rolling in, and the room stayed loud in the best way. Seems you folks are be...

Sugar Beet Market – Play That Funky Bingo – Blurb from March 17, 2026

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Sugar Beet Market – Play That Funky Bingo – Blurb from March 17, 2026 πŸ€St. Patrick’s Day at Sugar Beet is always a bit of a social experiment, and this year did not disappoint. An Irish band wrapped up right before showtime, which meant their entire audience drifted into our space like a green‑clad tide. Census came in at 137, plus 20 or 30 others who weren’t playing but were absolutely committed to standing exactly where I needed to walk. I wore my kilt because if you’re going to host a St. Patrick’s Day show, you might as well lean in. Several players reminded me to “guard my bits” when I sat down, which is the kind of community support you just can’t buy. Thanks for that! (No mention if my bits were seen or this was just preventative advice!) We opened with British Invasion, which hit perfectly after the fiddles stopped. A whole parade of Funky Bingo achievers grabbed wins led by John D. Our in-house Brit approved of this Round, calling it the best bit of music he'd likely h...