Good Names for Strays, 11/17/23

inspired by nostalgia, antiques, sweaters, and fear.

Sugardeer is the work of Cleveland-based composer and producer Danny Kit. Feeling stagnated in their career in classical music, Kit began working with the indie scene to better express themself through their love of pop production and rock sensibilities. With this background in composition, collaboration, and emotional repression, Sugardeer weaves ornate orchestrations into a wistful indie-pop sound that delights in the cryptic and the revelatory.


Their self-produced debut EP, ,Good Names for Strays, released on November 17th, 2023. They’re currently working on a full-length record, and continue playing shows as they put their efforts in uplifting the Cleveland DIY scene.

This One's for the Birds

01/23/25

Live at the Garret

02/03/23

So, Was It Worth It?

02/15/21

upcoming shows


03/29/2024: Cleveland, OH The Happy Dog // Mol Sullivan | Hello Sapien | John's Little Sister | Sugardeer

04/27/2024:  Tremont, OH Coda // Molly O'Malley | James Barret | Sugardeer

05/09/2024: Philadelphia, PA Khyber Pass Pub // Sugardeer | Lily Mckown | Bread Boy | Lowercase Roses

04/27/2024:  Cleveland, OH The Olive Garden // Lonesome Joan | Miss Bones | sugardeer | Wrinkled Beige Linen

08/08/2024:  Brooklyn, NY 18th Ward Brewing // Altimetry | Noble Beast | sugardeer | Eleanor Elektra

08/13/2024:  Akron, OH Rialto Theatre // Fruit Fly | Milk St. | sugardeer

11/24/2024:  Cleveland, OH No Class // Crazy On You: the Clothes Swap Fest

02/27/2025: Cleveland, OH Happy Dog // Lara Ruggles | Dana Kelly | sugardeer





If you're interested in booking us contact me at everythingnicedeer@gmail.com

stay in touch


Good Blog for Strays on substack

the Cleveland Arts Report on substack

instagram: @sugard33r

facebook:sugardeer

youtube: @sugardeerdotcom



Instagram Spotify YouTube Link Link

sugardeer is Danny Kit 

they frequently change their name and hopefully that is okay


along for the ride is Jenny Weathers (best drummer in the world), Micaela Murphy (violist mastermind), and Ben Wolgamuth (very cool guy)