Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush Demonstrate Versatility During Weekend Tour Stop in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS — Sugarland is now officially a hat act.

Kristian Bush always has covered his head, lately with a natty fedora. But Jennifer Nettles sported a stylish red sequined beret for much of Sugarland’s concert Friday night (April 17) here at Target Center. Was it a new look? A new concept? Or just a tip of the hat to Prince’s “Raspberry Beret” in his hometown?

Certainly, the pop-savvy Sugarland nodded to many other non-country acts in its 95-minute set, covering songs by the B-52′s, Madonna, R.E.M. and Kings of Leon, Nettles’ favorite rock band of late. The Georgia duo also borrowed a few stage tricks from the pop world — waving glowsticks (‘N Sync), blowing bubbles (Lady GaGa), dancing with umbrellas (Rihanna) and traveling over the crowd inside giant inflatable plastic balls (Flaming Lips). Even Sugarland’s opening song — “Love,” from their third CD, Love on the Inside — soared with all the anthemic rock glory of pop-rock giants U2.

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Below are some more sights and sounds from the Sugarland show in Minneapolis from various fans who posted their experiences on youtube.com

Sugarland performing “Already Gone” at the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN on April 17th, 2009. I loved her hat! The lights lowering down to the stage was really cool too.

I think this pretty much explains itself. Target Center Minnneapolis, MN April 17th, 2009 No copyright infringement intended. Sugarland Hamster Balls

Here is a little background info so that you’ll understand what is going on. Towards the beginning of the concert when they first came out on stage, there was a girl with a sign that said ‘Kristian, PROM?’. Jennifer pointed it out right away and was joking about how “it has only been 5 years since the last time you was there! Right Kristian?” So then later on when they did this little glow stick thing she says “what do you say we keep this party goin then ok? alright!” she then points to the girl with the sign again and says “I’m gonna show you how Kristian dances at the prom. it went somethin like this.” Then goes on to do her very lovely impression. one of the funniest things I’ve experienced in a long time.
Target Center Minneapolis, MN April 17th, 2009

Sugarland performing “Stay” at the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN on April 17th, 2009. They did an amazing job. It was most definitely a chill-worthy moment.

A compilation of videos I took of the concert! Enjoy! It was an AMAZING show!