Biography
Sgt. Splendor is a duo formed by singer-songwriter Kate Vargas and guitarist Eric McFadden, combining their distinct backgrounds and complementary musical styles. Their sound blends alt-funk, desert rock, dirty blues and roots music, with influences ranging from Tom Waits, Jack White combined with some funk elements.
Both Vargas and McFadden bring extensive experience to the project, with McFadden having performed and recorded with artists including George Clinton & the P-Funk All Stars, Eric Burdon & The Animals and Joe Strummer, while Vargas has received recognition from outlets such as NPR, Rolling Stone and SPIN.
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Their second album, Death of the Hoochie Koo, was released in 2023 on Buena Vista West Records. The duo has also collaborated with musicians from Widespread Panic, Fishbone, Jack White and Talking Heads, among others. Sgt. Splendor’s music combines groove-driven rhythms, atmospheric textures, blues influences and expressive guitar work into an eclectic yet cohesive sound.
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