This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Arts & Entertainment

Sparks The Rescues + You, Me & Everyone We Know + Amely

Take one mic-swinging vocalist who throws himself to the floor, the crowd, the walls, and into his band mates. Toss in two in-synch guitarists who provide vocals and an insane amount of movement as they shred and toss their instruments with guided precision. Add a fleet-fingered bassist and a rock-solid drummer holding it all down like the eye of the storm in a musical hurricane. We're almost there... Mix in equal parts high energy and catchy hooks, and Voilà! This formula renders Sparks Tfrom Portland, Maine with an average age of only 20.

Logging in over 200 shows throughout the US to date, Sparks The Rescue has shared the stage with Hawthorne Heights, Just Surrender, As Tall As Lions, Dave Melillo, Roses Are Red, A Change of Pace, Showbread, Chiodos, A Static Lullaby, Saosin, Boys Night Out, Stretch Arm Strong, Emanuel, Danger Radio, Forever The Sickest Kids, Mayday Parade, and plenty more! Putting a humorous twist on it, guitarist Patrick O'Connell adds: "Our van is where we live on the road, and it usually smells like axe and cigarette smoke!" Guitarist Toby McAllister elaborates: "We try to make our live show less like a
separation between audience and band, and more like a giant hang out. We bring lots of energy and try to make it as much fun as possible."

20098 looks to be the breakout year for Sparks The Rescue. Catch S.T.R. coming to a city near you and pick up your copy of 'Eyes to the Sun'!

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?