The Sugar People

Artist: The Sugar People
Alter Ego: Jeff Wenzel, Jacob Stamper, Shawn Neal, Mika Fredericks, Scott Peterson, Lulu Dahl
Management & Booking: Alter Ego
Web: www.thesugarpeople.com

At the crossroads of rhythm and soul there is a sound that demands to be heard.  A sound that rocks across color lines and speaks to the heart of a listener.  The sweet spot where that sound lives is where you’ll find The Sugar People.  It’s not for everyone – the sound is more about vibe than edge, more soul than shout.  Their smooth blend of styles results in the best kind of pop music, not cheesy, but catchy, something to sing in your car, on your way to work, or hanging with your friends.  The Sugar People – have a taste!

“Ann Arbor’s the Sugar People has just unveiled a self-titled, self-released debut (***), an enticing slice of funk, rock and soul. Led by Jacob Stamper and Jeff Wenzel, the Sugar People utilizes chilled-out beats and ambient textures that conjure up trip-hoppers Massive Attack and R&B great Sly Stone.”
– Detroit Free Press

“The Sugar People craft dreamy soundscapes where you can shrug off the day’s worries and lose yourself in the better parts of your mind. But, it seems to be the live shows that have got everyone talking, audio/visual experiences that transcend the bore of classic, typical performance, instead building and interactive atmosphere of sights, sounds and pure bliss.”
–Ann Arbor Current

“The Sugar People play a slickly produced, highly polished kind of pop music that draws heavily from dance club beats and after-hours lounge vibes with lyrics that aren’t afraid to be sexy or overtly sincere.”
–Lansing City Pulse

“The Sugar People know how addicting sugar is, as they made their music just as irresistible…their relaxing tendencies often have a clever way of taking one by surprise as their songs really begin to get embedded into the mind after only a few short listens.”
–Obscure Sound