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Lily Sparks

Rank #397 New York, NY Rock

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Members: Niamh ("Neev") -Vocals, KG* -Guitar & Vocals, Margaret La Bombard -Bass, Mick Fumento-Drums

Sounds Like: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Adele, *Susan Tedeschi*

Bio: If Heart and Joan Jett had a baby and sent it to boarding school with Grace Potter 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 ... See Full Bio

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“a hot highly driven band featuring the powerful vocals of Niamh. Whether you are taking in the driving force in Stars, listening to Let Go, Walk Away, Where Are We Today or The Girls you will enjoy them all. In fact you will want to hear more of their music. The musicianship is excellent. You can tell that this band is not a studio creation. Once you listen to Lily Sparks on CD you will want to see them live. ”

— Andrea R. Garrison, Online with Andrea

“Lead by the simply stunning Niamh on vocals, this band are great and are truly going somewhere. Niamh sings like a cross between Patti Smith and Joan Jett at their best. She struts like the queen of New York City and she means it.”

— Roger, MyDadRocks

“Rock & roll, baby!!! That’s what you’ll find on Cooper Cobra, the debut EP of New York band Lily Sparks. No samples, loops, or weird electronica, just guitar-heavy, punk-influenced songs about having a good time. The tried and true formula works like a dream. The instrumentation is tight and the range and depth of lead vocalist Niamh (pronounced “neev”) is astonishing.”

— Karen Duda, Feminist Review

“The wail of the guitars, the smooth sound, with just a touch of raspiness, of the vocalist, the chord progressions and infectious riffs, it's all there... Lily Sparks puts the “FUN” back in Rock N Roll!”

— Bill Dwyer, Gulf Coast Music Review

“ “Where Are We Today” is my favorite song on this album! I mentioned earlier that I fell madly in love with Niamh’s voice–this was the track where it happened. This girl has some pipes on her! I compared her to the likes of Ann Wilson and Janis Joplin, but in my opinion she blows them away! She very seriously could be one of the best female rock singers of our time.”

— Zack Daggy, The Mothpod

“Lily Sparks is a tight band following in the footsteps of Heart and 4 Non Blondes who knows how to ROCK. These girls write great songs filled with melodic and instrumental hooks. ”

— Women of Substance Radio

“In a world of Pussy Cat Dolls and Miley Cyrus(s), Lily Sparks stands out as one of a very few female-fronted, honest-to-God rock ‘n’ roll bands. Their new EP, Cooper Cobra, is a tantalizing taster of what looks to be a big future for this band. ”

— Deirdre Bones, 20s Up - Life in the Quarter Life

“What do you get when you cross Pat Benatar with Chrissie Hynde, add a bit of Linda Perry and a dash of Lita Ford? You get Lily Sparks with a twist. Women of rock ‘n’ roll take heed. Lily Sparks has come out swinging with their album Cooper Cobra. ”

— Rhonda Readence, Review You

“From the very first guitar riff on Cooper Cobra, the listener quickly realizes this isn’t your typical debut EP. Full of energy, Lily Sparks’ lead vocalist Niamh has a certain rocker quality that peaks interest...Lily Sparks is one band to watch.”

— Annie Reuter, Review You

"In a music scene where shock-poppers, like Lady Gaga, and girl rockers, like Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift, attract so much (too much?) public attention, it’s refreshing to once again hear an honest-to-goodness hard rocking girl band."

— Dan MacIntosh, Review You

“The EP is a fun romp of good old-fashioned rock and roll, with nothing to mask the things that make it great. Its got wailing guitars, its got a vocalist that you can’t stop listening to, but most importantly its got songs that really stick with you.”

— Elfslut, Mossip! Your Guide to Everything Music

“Lily Sparks’s Cooper Cobra is by far one of the best rock albums that I’ve come across. With incredible vocals and a classic rock feel, this is an album for anyone that likes great music. Buy this album!”

— Zack Daggy, The Mothpod

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2012
Feb 25

Keegan Ales
Kingston, NY, US | 7:00pm
Keegan Ales
Kingston, NY, US
Sat Feb 25, 2012 7:00pm
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Expect great beer, food and music at Keegan Ales! Come dance to Lily Sparks!
2012
Feb 4

The Local 269
New York, NY, US | 8:00pm
The Local 269
New York, NY, US
Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:00pm
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Doors at 8pm - 8 pm - Michael Zuko 9 pm - Lily Sparks 10 pm - Buddy Love 11pm - London Egg
2011
Nov 5

The Local 269
New York, NY, US | 7:00pm
The Local 269
New York, NY, US
Sat Nov 05, 2011 7:00pm
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LONDON EGG, LIVE Saturday night at the International Pop Overthrow Festival in New York. Come early and stay for all the awesome bands. LONDON EGG plays at 11pm!
2011
Sep 23

Durham Fair
Durham, CT, US | 5:30pm
Durham Fair
Durham, CT, US
Fri Sep 23, 2011 5:30pm
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The Durham Fair is the largest agricultural fair in Connecticut featuring live bands including national acts such as REO Speedwagon this year! More details tba.
2011
Jul 22

The Bitter End
New York, NY, US | 11:00pm
The Bitter End
New York, NY, US
Fri Jul 22, 2011 11:00pm
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Official Steely Dan After Party!

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Blabpipe
Great sound!
Smith III
Nice work! I came by to show you some love and support, you can return the favor by stopping by out page. Put A Stamp On it!
Bubbojones
Hey Lily, sorry I haven't been a good fan up to now, but I was still getting the hang of reverb when I first fanned u. Now, I know how I like things done here, and I'll be ...
Bubbojones
First time thru here listenin and liking ur music, I became a fan and while I'm still listening, wanna leave this comment to promise u that I will be back to hear u again...
Frankie Eldorado
LS,IM REALLY DIGGING THIS!!!!SO MUCH PERSONALITY IN THE VOCALS AND FEEL OF THE TRACKS. GREAT JOB!!!!FE NYCxxx
Atomic Honey
Really like your sound a lot! Keep up the great work, and all the best to you always! Kev (Atomic Honey)