Severin
(Winter 1989 - Fall 1993)Alec Bourgeois - vocals, guitar
Mark Haggerty - guitar
Eugene Bogan - bass
Alex Daniels - drums
Compilations
Severin hailed from Washington, DC. and played shows from 1990-1993. The band's rise coincided with the increased prominence of the 7" as a means for independent bands to introduce themselves to audiences and other like minded bands around the country with a cheap and innovative package. Severin released four singles; three on Superbad Records, a label founded by members of the band and distributed by Dischord Records, and one on Sub-Pop. In 1992, the band released their only full-length, "Acid To Ashes, Rust to Dust" on Dischord. Characterized by weaving and dueling guitar melodies punctuated by frenetic rhythms, Severin broke genres with urgent pop hooks and discordant structures. After several regional and national tours, Severin called it quits in late 1993. In 1996, guitarist and vocalist Alec Bourgeois went on to form The Capitol City Dusters.
Photo: Severin by Mark Beemer