MN Music Note - Ep 29 - Army Drummer to Lead Singer with Kacie Beatch

What if the person you see owning the stage today…spent 21 years as a musician in the Army National Guard?In this episode of Minnesota Music Note, we sit down with Kacie Beatch, a familiar face in the Twin Cities music scene, to talk about the journey most people don’t see.From growing up in a small town in North Dakota… to serving over two decades in a military band, starting as a percussionist and later stepping into vocal roles… to finding her voice, literally, in the Minnesota music community…Kacie’s story is one of evolution, resilience, and saying yes before you feel ready.🎧 In this episode, we get into:- Kacie’s 21-year journey in the Army National Guard as a musician, starting in percussion and expanding into vocals- How she went from playing drums to stepping into the spotlight as a singer- The reality of coming into the Twin Cities scene and figuring out where you fit- How open jams became the turning point in her music career- The power of community, collaboration, and just showing up- What it’s like balancing multiple projects across genres, including tribute bands and cover bands- The creative dynamic behind her content and performances- And how she went from feeling “bandless” to being part of multiple active projects👉 Tune in to hear how Kacie Beatch turned uncertainty into opportunity and why saying yes before you feel ready might be the move that changes everything.If you're part of the Minnesota scene…Whether you're playing shows, hitting jams, running sound, or just getting started, this is your reminder that you’re part of something bigger.And we’re here to document it!