Sparks's 2008 Concert History

Sparks are an American rock and pop music band formed in Los Angeles in 1970 by brothers Ron Mael (keyboards) and Russell Mael (vocals), initially under the name Halfnelson. Best known for their quirky approach to song writing, Sparks' music is often accompanied by cutting and acerbic lyrics, and an idiosyncratic stage presence, typified in the contrast between Russell's wide-eyed hyperactive frontman antics and Ron's sedentary scowling.

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 29, 2008
Welcome To Ashley / V / Sparks / Metrovox / Phil Angotti / V Sparks Subterranean Chicago, Illinois, United States
Aug 29, 2008 –
Aug 31, 2008
Connect Festival 2008
Passenger / Franz Ferdinand / Sigur Rós / Kasabian / Bloc Party / Santigold / Paolo Nutini / The Roots / Crystal Castles / Duffy / Elbow / Goldfrapp / Friendly Fires / Gossip / Manic Street Preachers / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Black Lips / The Breeders / The Coral / Amy Macdonald / Frightened Rabbit / Gomez / Ladytron / Spiritualized / Camera Obscura / Glasvegas / Hudson Mohawke / We Were Promised Jetpacks / Foy Vance / Mercury Rev / The Faint / Turin Brakes / Guillemots / Sparks / Grinderman / Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks / Joan As Police Woman / Duke / Levellers / Late of the Pier / The Whip / Iglu & Hartly / James Holden / Beardyman / Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band / Howling Bells / Young Knives / Joakim / Errors / Endor / Dave Clarke / The Gutter Twins / Andrew Weatherall / The Phantom Band / Broken Records / Quiet Village / Zoey Van Goey / Butch Cassidy Sound System / Sparrow and the Workshop / Karl Bartos / Neil Landstrumm / Ivan Smagghe / Attic Lights / the moth and the mirror / Alix / Correcto / Decimal / Lou Hickey / Woodenbox / Findo Gask / Amplifico / Conor Mason / Emily Scott / Gdansk / Kinky Afro / Boom Monk Ben / Mr Copy / Brother Louis Collective / Dave Barbarossa / Huntleys & Palmers / Anna Meldrum / Jd Twitch & Jg Wilkes / Integra TV / Connor Mason Show all bands
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Inveraray, UK
Jul 26, 2008
Fuji Rock Festival
"Fuji Rock Festival" / Underworld / Primal Scream / Bettye LaVette / Simple Plan / Asian Dub Foundation / Hard-Fi / The Courteeners / eastern youth / The Birthday / Gogol Bordello / The Zutons / The Cribs / All / Asparagus / Lettuce / Flower Travellin' Band / Undercover Express / The Fumes / Sparks / Mark Stewart and the Maffia / Janet Klein / Oki Jin / Ashleigh Mannix / Flying Padovanis / Rodrigo y Gabriela / Cumbia Kid / Hackney Globetrotter / Seasick Steve / Dexpistols / Origami Show all bands
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Naeba Ski Resort Niigata, Japan
Jun 17, 2008
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Club Galaxy, Forum Palace Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania
Jun 16, 2008
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Tavastia Klubi Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Jun 13, 2008
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Shepherd's Bush Empire London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 11, 2008
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O2 Academy Islington London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 10, 2008
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O2 Academy Islington London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 08, 2008
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O2 Academy Islington London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 07, 2008
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O2 Academy Islington London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 06, 2008
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O2 Academy Islington London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 05, 2008
Sparks Carling Academy Islington, England, United Kingdom
Jun 04, 2008
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O2 Academy Islington London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 03, 2008
Sparks / Autons
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O2 Academy Islington London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 01, 2008
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O2 Academy Islington London, England, United Kingdom
May 31, 2008
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O2 Academy Islington London, England, United Kingdom
May 30, 2008
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O2 Academy Islington London, England, United Kingdom
May 28, 2008
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O2 Academy Islington London, England, United Kingdom
May 27, 2008
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O2 Academy Islington London, England, United Kingdom
May 25, 2008
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O2 Academy Islington London, England, United Kingdom
Rock
Pop
United States
Pop Rock
Post-Punk
New Wave
Dance
Art Rock
Synthpop
Disco
Art Pop
New Wave Pop
Synth-Pop
Chamber Pop
New Romantic
Glam Rock
Modern Classical
Progressive Pop
Los Angeles
Zolo
Club
Electro Disco
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2023 42 concerts
2022 43 concerts
2021 2 concerts
2020 8 concerts
2019 1 concert
2018 23 concerts
2017 32 concerts
2015 23 concerts
2014 3 concerts
2013 35 concerts
2012 15 concerts
2011 9 concerts
2010 4 concerts
2009 5 concerts
2008 28 concerts
2007 1 concert
2006 18 concerts
2005 1 concert
2004 1 concert
2003 1 concert
2002 1 concert
2001 1 concert
2000 1 concert
1999 1 concert
1997 4 concerts
1995 9 concerts
1994 1 concert
1986 2 concerts
1984 5 concerts
1983 20 concerts
1982 17 concerts
1981 2 concerts
1976 7 concerts
1975 9 concerts
1974 4 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Sparks had?

Sparks has had 379 concerts.

What genre is Sparks?

Sparks is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, United States, Pop Rock, Post-Punk, New Wave, Dance, Art Rock, Synthpop, Disco, Art Pop, New Wave Pop, Synth-Pop, Chamber Pop, New Romantic, Glam Rock, Modern Classical, Progressive Pop, Los Angeles, Zolo, Club, and Electro Disco.

When was the last Sparks concert?

The last Sparks concert was on November 02, 2023 at Fortitude Music Hall in Fortitude Valley, South Australia, Australia.

What setlist does Sparks play live?

The songs that Sparks performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 02, 2023 concert at Fortitude Music Hall in Fortitude Valley, South Australia, Australia:

  1. So May We Start
  2. The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte
  3. Angst in My Pants
  4. Beaver O'Lindy
  5. When I'm With You
  6. Nothing Is as Good as They Say It Is
  7. It Doesn't Have to Be That Way
  8. Balls
  9. Shopping Mall of Love
  10. The Toughest Girl in Town
  11. Escalator
  12. We Go Dancing
  13. Bon Voyage
  14. Music That You Can Dance To
  15. When Do I Get to Sing "My Way"
  16. The Number One Song in Heaven
  17. This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us
  18. Gee, That Was Fun
  19. My Baby's Taking Me Home
  20. All That

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