Sarge (band)

Sarge
Sarge
Origin	Champaign, Illinois
Genres	indie rock
Years active	1996–2000
Labels
Past members	Elizabeth Elmore; Rachel Switzky; Chad Romanski; Sue Roth; Russ Horvath;

Sarge was an indie rock band from Champaign, Illinois, in the United States. They released three albums on .^[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.^[2] 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 of 1996.^[3]

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]^[7]

Discography[]

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

Albums

Charcoal (CD/LP) – Mud Records (1996)^[4]
The Glass Intact (CD/LP) – Mud Records (1998)^[8]
Distant (CD) – Mud Records (2000)^[7]

Singles

"Dear Josie, Love Robyn"/"The Last Boy" (7") – Mud Records (1996)^[9]
"Stall"/"Time After Time" (7") – Mud Records (1998)

References[]

^ "Parasol Label Group". www.parasol.com. Retrieved 2018-11-18.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "Hot Band". Rolling Stone (793): 73. 1998 – via EBSCOhost.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "Local Resident in Pop Band". Gibson City Courier. 8 April 1998. Retrieved 2018-12-28 – via Newspapers.com.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b Clayton, Liz (February 1997). Sarge / Charcoal / Mud. CMJ Network, Inc. p. 40.
^ Reger, Rick (8 February 1999). "Sarge Displays Both Talent and Guile". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2018-12-28 – via Newspapers.com.
^ BRONSON, KEVIN (2002-03-16). "If the Rock Star Thing Fails, There's Law School". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b Konig, Bill (2000-05-01). Sarge. CMJ New Music Report. p. 24.
^ Patrick, April Brem (2012-01-13). "Nine Bands From the '90s Underground That Should Consider Reuniting". Houston Press. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
^ Sarge 'Dear Josie Love Robyn'. CMJ New Music Monthly. August 1996. p. 49.

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[1] "Parasol Label Group". www.parasol.com. Retrieved 2018-11-18.

[:0-2] Jump up to: ^a ^b "Hot Band". Rolling Stone (793): 73. 1998 – via EBSCOhost.

[:3-3] Jump up to: ^a ^b "Local Resident in Pop Band". Gibson City Courier. 8 April 1998. Retrieved 2018-12-28 – via Newspapers.com.

[:2-4] Jump up to: ^a ^b Clayton, Liz (February 1997). Sarge / Charcoal / Mud. CMJ Network, Inc. p. 40.

[5] Reger, Rick (8 February 1999). "Sarge Displays Both Talent and Guile". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2018-12-28 – via Newspapers.com.

[6] BRONSON, KEVIN (2002-03-16). "If the Rock Star Thing Fails, There's Law School". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2018-12-28.

[:1-7] Jump up to: ^a ^b Konig, Bill (2000-05-01). Sarge. CMJ New Music Report. p. 24.

[8] Patrick, April Brem (2012-01-13). "Nine Bands From the '90s Underground That Should Consider Reuniting". Houston Press. Retrieved 2018-12-28.

[9] Sarge 'Dear Josie Love Robyn'. CMJ New Music Monthly. August 1996. p. 49.

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