“The Sugarvales were an all original alternative band from the mid-80’s to mid-90’s that played venues like the Eight By Ten, Max’s on Broadway, and The Rage.”
“The Sugarvales were formed in the mid 80’s by Erin Blush (guitar/vocals) and Denise Jessee (Vocals) as an acoustic folk duo. Later they added Brook Cumor (guitar) and JP Flachier (bass). Erin Blush moved to California pushing Denise Jessee into the lead singer role. Brook and JP both came from electric rock bands and made the push for the group to go electric and have a heavier sound. They added Rob Orash (drummer) and Mike Koehler (2nd guitarist).”
“By 1990 The Sugarvales were playing weekly shows in Baltimore (thanks in part to manager Debi Lee). The group officially disbanded in the mid 90’s. Today, Denise Jessee is the lead singer of Dirty Mothers. Brook Cumor plays in Yankee Network, and all the other members are jamming in some way, I’m sure. RIP Erin Blush.”
Bio and photo courtesy of JP Flachier
*Not Pictured: Erin Blush (former lead vocalist), Debi Lee (Manager), Mike Koehler (guitar)
