Lily Sparks

about

If Heart and Joan Jett had a baby and sent it to boarding school with Florence and the Machine you'd get a hard-rocking band with killer vocals called Lily Sparks! First timers are never quite sure what to expect when they see a Lily Sparks show but after a few seconds it’s pretty clear: They rock. Flanked by glitter guitars that alternate between crunch and wail, the singer’s got a set of pipes that can go from fragility to fury in a heartbeat. This band plays hard-rocking, toe-tapping songs that’ll make you want to shout and sing along. Lead vocalist Niamh (pronounced “neev”) is a vocal powerhouse brimming with passion and charisma. As a child in Ireland she sang traditional Irish songs, perfomed in choral groups and played lead roles in musical theater. She’s classically trained in voice and piano. But onstage she’s a rock diva. KG* learned the guitar by joining a punk band. She plays solid rhythm and inventive leads blending elements of punk, pop, and classic rock. She loves stars, guitars, and muscle cars. Bassist Anand (pronounced "On-in") likes to keep things simple. Growing up on a healthy diet of AC/DC, the Beatles and all things melodic, he quickly learned that it's the space in-between the notes that makes for great music. Drummer extraordinaire Mick Fumento has a degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Miami. When he’s not keeping time with Lily Sparks he’s a dedicated music teacher in the New Jersey School system. He also makes killer tomato sau

top songs

albums

Cooper Cobra

Bright Christmas

Slaves of New York

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Teen Killers Club (Unabridged)

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International Pop Overthrow Vol. XV - [Disc 3]

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International Pop Overthrow 15

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International Pop Overthrow Vol. 15

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Bright Christmas - Single

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Newkirk Mixes V2

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International Pop Overthrow 18

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Lily Sparks - Newkirk Mixes

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International Pop Overthrow Vol. 18 [Disc 3]

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