Tina Sparkle is an original Rock/Pop/Indie Power Trio from the Peoria Area. Led by Marsha Satterfield (lead vocals/guitar/song writer) and backed up by the Cave Man/Moonesque (but not quite as awesome) drumming of brother and long time accomplice in rock, Atomic Satterfield and lead bass of Chris "Noodlebass" Anderson, Tina Sparkle takes influence from the vast history of rock music, including but not limited to: The Pretenders, Rainer Maria, Iggy and The Stooges, AC/DC, The Who, Cat Power, and Chuck Berry.
Marsha's very personal lyrical style mixed with her classic rock guitar driven songs brings a familiar, yet fresh voice to the current state of popular music, especially with the bands drive to keep their shows and recordings as honest and raw as possible (ie: no Autotune and minimized ProTools trickery!). Everyone in the band has logged years of stage time, and on record, (a minimum of 12 releases between the three members) locally and across the US in such bands as The Amazing Kill-o-watts (Atomic and Marsha), The Forecast (Marsha), Scouts Honor (Atomic), Super88 (Chris) and more over the past 12+ years. Currently you can purchase the bands Debut Full Length All Around Champion Screw Up on Thinker Thought Records at local Peoria Co-Ops, at Shows, or on iTunes, EMusic, and other online distribution centers!
THI 017 - Tina Sparkle "Ladybugs And Firecrackers" 3-song 7"BUT IT NOW: Interpunk & iTunes
THI 014 - Tina Sparkle "All Around Champion Screw Up" 12-song CDBUT IT NOW: Interpunk & iTunes
Band History
Tina Sparkle has been in the works since 1998 when Marsha Satterfield (ex Forecast / Amazing Killowatts) and her friend Ben started writing songs together. At the time they were a little "grunge" but when they both soon grew in music, everything got a little more melodic. They started playing with Marsha's brother aTomic (ex Scouts Honor / Amazing Killowatts) on drums. When Ben eventually moved to Olympia for college, the band went through several transitional guitarists including Clint K, Davin Field, and Dave Moe until finally settling on Chris Anderson (ex Super 88). NOW they are a monstrous 3-piece ready to make you weep at our next show.
Props for Tina Sparkle
"All Around Champion Screw-Up, Tina Sparkle (Thinker Thought): Led by Marsha Satterfield, this Peoria, Ill., quartet comes in more on the alternative/indie side of the rock spectrum, frequently compared to PJ Harvey and the Pretenders. Satterfield’s lyrics openly address her lesbian lovers, ex-lovers and crushes, while the band’s music aptly expresses the angst and regret detailed in her songs about broken hearts, bad timing and missed opportunities. The scorching distortion-fest, “Suck the Panic,” and the bluesy,
harmonica-blasting “Kiss and Tell” are harder rocking standouts, while the more melodic opener “Starting the Year” and string-filled ballad “Noun Verb Noun” are more radio-friendly picks. Solid from beginning to end. Go Peoria." - Curve Magazine
"The Tina Sparkle record sounds fucking amazing. Bright, brilliant, lush, textured. Great recording. Great record by the MF sparkle." - Applegate Audio
"Excellent, female-fronted pop/punk. This has some more aggressive spots but for the most part just rocks and makes your foot tap. For fans of other strong, female-fronted bands such as the Pretenders, Rainer Maria, or TILT." Milwaukee
"Your voice makes me die inside! I am going to download that song (I'll Bruise You) and you can kill me every day." - Erin from Canton, IL
"I had to step back at first.it was so powerfull" - Laura from Moscow, ID
"I can't get yer panic song out of my head.mmmm!" - Rishika (P-Town Brown) from Peoria, IL
"Tina Sparkle.Was amazing. Marsha is the sexiest lesbian alive!" - Matt from Peoria, IL
