Sarge (band) explained

Sarge was an indie rock band from Champaign, Illinois, in the United States. They released three albums on Mud Records.^[1]

About

Sarge was formed in Champaign, Illinois by singer-songwriter, Elizabeth Elmore and bassist, Rachel Switzky.^[2] They later recruited a drummer, Chad Romanski. A second guitarist, Pat Cramer, volunteered to work for the band later.^[3] The band's first gig was at the Blind Pig in January 1996.

The band was considered "punk rock" and called "thoroughly solid" by CMJ New Music Monthly.^[4] In 1999, the Chicago Tribune called the band a "well-honed pop group."^[5] The band broke up in 1999 when Elmore returned to law school.^[6]

Discography

Sarge released albums on Mud Records, as well as released a number of singles.

Albums

• Charcoal (CD/LP) – Mud Records (1996)
• The Glass Intact (CD/LP) – Mud Records (1998)^[7]
• Distant (CD) – Mud Records (2000)^[8]

Singles

• "Dear Josie, Love Robyn"/"The Last Boy" (7") – Mud Records (1996)^[9]
• "Stall"/"Time After Time" (7") – Mud Records (1997)

References

1. Web site: Parasol Label Group. www.parasol.com. en. 2018-11-18.
2. 1998. Hot Band. Rolling Stone. 793. 73. subscription . EBSCOhost.
3. News: Local Resident in Pop Band. 8 April 1998. Gibson City Courier. 2018-12-28. Newspapers.com.
4. Book: Clayton, Liz. Sarge / Charcoal / Mud. February 1997. CMJ Network, Inc.. 40. en.
5. News: Sarge Displays Both Talent and Guile. Reger. Rick. 8 February 1999. Chicago Tribune. 2018-12-28. Newspapers.com.
6. News: If the Rock Star Thing Fails, There's Law School. BRONSON. KEVIN. 2002-03-16. Los Angeles Times. 2018-12-28. en-US. 0458-3035.
7. Web site: Nine Bands From the '90s Underground That Should Consider Reuniting. Patrick. April Brem. 2012-01-13. Houston Press. 2018-12-28.
8. Book: Konig, Bill. Sarge. 2000-05-01. CMJ New Music Report. 24. en.
9. Book: Sarge 'Dear Josie Love Robyn'. August 1996. CMJ New Music Monthly. 49. en.