Occasions for Self-Congratulations

by Sgt. Splendor

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rolandance Amazing collaboration. These two are splendid on their own and the mixture brings out the best in both artists. Picking a favorite track is impossible. If you value unique voices making art that compels your ass to move, buy this album right now. Favorite track: All Dead to Me.

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1.	Whoopee Château 02:53	buy track
2.	Buck Dharma 02:54	buy track
3.	Michael Myers 02:40	buy track
4.	Sylvia 03:19	buy track
5.	All Dead to Me 03:00	buy track
6.	Don't Make Me Explain 05:37	buy track
7.	Gemini 03:34	buy track
8.	I Ain't Gone 03:59	buy track
9.	Freakification 03:26	buy track
10.	Crash Dancing 05:31	buy track
11.	You Laughed Me 05:01	buy track

about

Before joining forces, the duo behind Sgt. Splendor were already formidable solo artists, Vargas chalking up acclaim at outlets like NPR, HuffPost and Vice (including praise from the “Dean of American Rock Critics” Robert Christgau); and McFadden amassing an impressive resume including stints on guitar with George Clinton & the P-Funk All Stars, Fishbone’s Angelo Moore, and Eric Burdon & The Animals, plus a slew of solo albums, and session work with everyone from Jackson Browne to The Clash’s Joe Strummer.

Sgt. Splendor made excellent use of its rolodex on Occasions, calling in the dream rhythm section of drummer Paulo Baldi (CAKE, The Claypool Lennon Delirium) and Widespread Panic bassist Dave Schools. The album also features appearances by Fishbone’s Angelo Moore, Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison, Timbuk3’s Pat Macdonald, and Mike Anderson on upright bass.

credits

released June 17, 2022

Engineered and mixed by Travis Kasperbauer at Lucky Recording Company, Brisbane, CA
Assistant engineer, Mikel Ross
(The Go-Go’s, George Clinton, Talib Kweli)

Mastered by John Greenham (Billie Eilish, K. Flay, Mazie)
Cover art by Mishō

Musicians:
Kate Vargas - vocals, guitar, flute
Eric McFadden - guitar, vocals
Dave Schools (Widespread Panic, J. Mascis) - bass
Paulo Baldi (CAKE, The Claypool Lennon Delirium) - drums

Additional players:
Angelo Moore (Fishbone) - organ
Pat mAcdonald (Timbuk3) - harmonica
Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads) - organ

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Sgt. Splendor New York, New York

Sgt. Splendor is Kate Vargas & Eric McFadden

sgtsplendor.com

shows

May 1

Chickie Wah Wah

New Orleans, LA
May 3

The Howlin' Wolf

New Orleans, LA
May 12

The Star Community Bar

Atlanta, GA
May 14

Nowhere Bar

Athens, GA
May 15

The Grey Eagle

Asheville, NC
May 17

Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge

Madison, TN
May 18

B-Side

Memphis, TN
May 20

Proud Larry's

Oxford, MS
May 29

Dante's

Portland, OR
May 30

High Dive

Seattle, WA
Jun 1

Talent Club

Talent, OR
Aug 17

Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts

Bloomington, IL

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