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been a fan for 40 years, they just get better, looking forward to the next 40
loved the whole experience. have seen sparks many times, but this venue is right up there.
Posted by billy g on 04/10/2017
Sparks, The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh - 20th September 2017
Fantastic Show
It has come back to me why I liked Sparks all those years ago. Fantastic Show. Is Russell really 68? Unbelievable. Such energy and the falsetto voice is still great. and Ron? Well so much stage presence with so little movement and loved the unexpected dance moves. Only one criticism. But not of Sparks though The beer is horrendously expensive. Shot yourself in the foot really. If it was reasonably priced I would have bought more than 1.
Posted by Tim on 29/09/2017
Sparks, O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London - 27th September 2017
They never disappoint
I've seen them a few times now and this was by far the best. I just love Sparks!!!!
Posted by Declan Nugent on 28/09/2017
Sparks, O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London - 27th September 2017
Brilliiant
A great mixture of classics and soon to be classics - they had the audience in the palm of their hand from the off - the sound was excellent and the atmosphere was great - O2 Institute/Digbeth Civic Hall is one of the most underrated live venues in Birmingham
Posted by Martin B on 25/09/2017
Sparks, O2 Institute Birmingham, Birmingham - 24th September 2017
Godlike genius
Sparks , the band missing from most peoples bucket lists but far more worthy than the bloated stadium fillers they prefer. Ron Mael is the Robert Wise of song writing, creator of many great pocket sized social commentaries with the wit of Tom Lehrer and the pop nowse of greats such as Lieber and Stoller yet little known to the masses. Not to overlook Russell who exudes a Peter Pan youthfulness as he prances and bounds around the stage singing old songs and hitting the high notes belying his age and out performing his peers (equal only in age not in talent). They've out lived most of the acts they've influenced over the years and don't have to resort to greatest hits packages to entertain as they performed a significant number of songs off the new album.
Posted by Ian on 25/09/2017
Sparks, O2 Institute Birmingham, Birmingham - 24th September 2017
Sparks are an iconic art-pop duo formed by brothers Ron and Russell Mael, renowned for their eccentric imagination, razor-sharp wit and genre-defying musical vision. Since emerging from Los Angeles in the early seventies, they have crafted a catalogue that blends glam-rock, new wave, synth-pop and theatrical avant-garde flair — always with clever lyricism and a mischievous sense of humour. Their breakthrough came with the flamboyant Kimono My House (1974), featuring the hit “This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us”, a song that introduced their distinctive blend of dramatic vocals and quirky, angular arrangements. Across decades of reinvention, Sparks have remained fearless innovators, inspiring generations of artists while never repeating themselves.
On stage, Sparks are a magnetic combination of Russell’s charismatic, high-energy performance and Ron’s deadpan presence at the keyboard — a duo dynamic that has become legendary in its own right. Albums such as No. 1 in Heaven (1979), Lil’ Beethoven (2002) and The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte (2023) highlight their ability to stay fresh, relevant and delightfully unpredictable. Their music, film collaborations and theatrical projects have secured them a place as one of the most inventive and enduring acts in pop history. Throughout their long career, Sparks have continued to thrill fans with creativity that’s witty, extravagant and unmistakably their own.