10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Making Of Buffy The Vampire Slayer
8. The Bands Who Performed At The Bronze Were Real Musicians
The Bronze is one of the most iconic locations in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Since the very first episode, bands have performed here and entertained the young citizens of Sunnydale. It’s a staple part of every season, and the venue perfectly captures the feeling of ‘90s nostalgia.
As it turns out, these bands aren’t just lip-syncing actors. The creators of the show gave the Bronze a more authentic tone by hiring unsigned bands to perform their own songs. The bands always jumped at the chance to perform, as it gave them an opportunity to promote their music to a television audience.
To avoid any technical mishaps, the bands were still required to lip-sync when they were being filmed inside the Bronze. But it’s still nice to know the people on stage were genuine musicians, rather than clueless actors with no technical ability to play an actual instrument.