October Records

Bug!

Bug! is a power-pop band from Minneapolis centered around guitarist/vocalist Rick Meyer (formerly of the local band Sam Iam -- not the similarly named pop-punk group) and ex-Holiday Ranch vocalist Karen Paurus. The duo got together in 1993 after the breakups of their respective bands and shortly thereafter added a rhythm section of producer/bassist John "Strawberry" Fields and drummer Jon Niefeld (formerly with the Rembrandts). A self-titled debut was released in 1994.

- bio by Steve Huey at AllMusic

released: 1994
October Records - OR 89264
(CD)

Bug
Bug!

  • Karen Paurus - Vocals

  • Rick Meyer - Guitar, Percussion

  • John Fields - Celeste, Bass, Mellotron, Piano, Tambo Drums, Vocals, Wurlitzer

  • Jon Niefeld - Drums, Vocals
    with

  • Ross Hanover - Wind Chimes

  • Nife - Bells, Bongos, Harmonica, Tambo Drums, Wurlitzer

  • Rick & Bubba - Drums, Harmonica

  • Iya Rik - Vocals

  • Tracy Silverman - Viola, Violin

  • Phil Solem - Guitar

Produced by John Fields
Recorded: Ken Chastain, John Fields
Mixing: Ken Chastin, Chuck Zwicky, John Fields
Recorded at Funkytown Studios, Minneapolis
Recorded: July 1993-January 1994
Mastering: Howie Weinberg

Bug!: Spotify