Roberta Sparrow Local Artist

    Genre: Punk, Alternative

    Describing themselves as a band that has been able to flourish in their hometown of Champaign, IL despite the lack of an established hardcore scene, Roberta Sparrow has already released an EP and toured the US extensively. Formed in 2004, the band contains former members of Vice Dolls and Hand to Mouth Greg Jaeger (Drums, Vocals), Cody Pruitt (Bass), and Justin Scofield (Guitar). Although the band has experienced its most popularity from the UK, they still put on high energy shows in Champaign at The Highdive and Cowboy Monkey, where they usually fill the venues to maximum capacity. Roberta Sparrow was nominated in 2008 for an LMA Award.