Paradise Resort Bar and Grill, 18 July 2026

It is never easy to pick favorites, but we think performing at Paradise Resort Bar and Grill might be our favorite venue in the Brainerd Lakes Area. The audience is full of music lovers, the drinks are cold, the food is fantastic and the atmosphere is outstanding!

We lucked out with awesome weather on Saturday evening and the patio was packed for our first public show in 10 months! We were reunited with old friends, made a bunch of new friends and had ourselves a heck of a party!

We will be back August 15th at Paradise Resort Bar and Grill and we hope to see everybody there!

The Mugwugs at Paradise Resort Bar and Grill. 18 July 2026

The Mugwugs at Paradise Resort Bar and Grill. 18 July 2026

 

Lake Andrew, Fourth of July, Alexandria MN

A few photos of our performance on the Fourth of July at Lake Andrew in Alexandria, MN. The weather was forecasted to be a bit frightful in the afternoon, so we elected to play inside. Turns out, the weather was fine and the weatherman was wrong. But you know what? We still had fun!

 

Bros Weekend, Opening Show Summer 2026

It's all fun and games until the sheriff pulls the plug!

Well, it wasn't quite that dramatic, but for the first time in Mugwugs history, the county sheriff gave a (friendly) warning -- yes, a "concerned citizen" called in a noise complaint (rock and roll ain't noise pollution!), so we had to cease and desist by 9:00 PM. Indeed, some folks have forgotten how to enjoy life.

But you know what? We sure had fun!  

We certainly kicked it off with a bang last night in Wadena, MN! It was the 10th Annual Bros Weekend, and we were honored to be a part of their yearly celebration -- friends getting together for the sake of getting together. We love playing private parties because folks bring the energy and EVERYBODY is there to have a great time! It really set the tone going into our summer season.

Thanks for having us, Bros!

About last night....

Thanks to the Bros for the awesome koozie! A little worse for wear after a crazy night of music, but it kept the beverages cold!

Rockin to "1985"!

Our last song of the night, done acoustically so no one would complain of the "noise!"

Have no fear, Girth is back and bigger better than ever! "Let's head back to the bar!"

The Mugwugs, 27 June 2026 in Wadena, MN

Next up is the July 4th celebration on beautiful Lake Andrew in Alexandria, MN. Bring your pontoon or kayak and join the fun! It's gonna be a hot one! We start performing in the afternoon... and hopefully, the Douglas County Sheriff will be left alone!