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LYRICS!
“She’s a phoenix I watched her spread her wings
Why does she always fly away
Oh when I’m feeling as she burns me up inside
Behind those charcoal eyes
I took a breath and let her go
She’s as bright as the snow oh ohh oh
So fly away start over somewhere south
She says that the weather’s nice
She’d love me to come out
Across the Midwest in the day
Drove a car all the way to Denver
Called me to say she loved the way the mountains
still had snow in the summer
I took a breath and held it in
No she’s never coming back again”

INTERVIEW
Q: How would you describe your music?
A: We’ve definitely changed our sound over
the years. From screamo to pop punk, soft
rock. I’ve always thought we are a Rock N
Roll band.
Q: Who are your musical influences and
non-musical influences?
A: Growing up as a kid we we’re all reallay
heavily influenced by Blink 182 and bands
like Taking Back Sunday, Saves the Day,
Brand New.
I’ve always been a huge Bright Eyes and
Counting Crow’s fan.
My family, friends and relationships have
always been a influence on me. Without their
support I wouldn’t be able to play music and
follow my dream.
Q: What do you want audiences to get
out of your music?
A: I hope people listen to my songs the way I
listen to my favorite songs. Songs can get us
through rough times and be an anthem for the
good times.
Q: Where is the best place your music
has brought you?
A: Touring, I’ve been lucky enough to see
the US a dozen times over. We got a chance
to tour Europe with The All American Rejects
that was definitely a highlight of the past few
years.

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Q: Where did you come up with the name
“Sparks in the Rescue“?
A: This question comes up a lot. Besides most
people calling us sparks to the rescue or
sparky the rescue dog. It actually came from
a Nicholas Sparks novel called The Rescue.
The Rescue was taken so we added his last
name before it.
Q: What was your best trip and memories
together?
A: Warp Tour 2010 was one of my favorite
tours. Reminded me of a summer camp for
bands.
Q: What is your favorite song and why?
A: Counting Crows - Mrs. Potters Lullaby. I
love the lyrics. They move me.
Q: What can we expect from you?
A: New full length sparks record in 2014
I am working on a solo record I hope to
release by December 2013
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself/the bandwhen did you decide this would be your
life?
A: We all grew up in Maine, playing in bands
together throughout high school. I knew the
first time I hit the stage as a sophomore this
was what I wanted to do with my life. My
Father is a musician as well; apple didn’t fall
to far from the tree.

Q: Are you surprised by the positive
reactions your record has been getting?
A: I always am pleased when people like my
music, it’s a great feeling knowing people
love what I love to create.
Q: What are your plans for the rest of the
year?
A: Writing, recording, heading out on a little
tour in December, I think we might record
a few Christmas tunes or write a couple to
release at the shows.
Q: Had you had any offers re cently?
A: Yes, although we would love to be on a
label again. The right offer has yet to come
to the table.
Q: What do you want people to take
away from this record?
A: A good listen, I’m not sure? I feel like
people take away different things, everyone
might find a completely different meaning in
there own lives to each song.
Q: How do you promote your band and
shows?
A: Internet and a lot of trolling.
Q: Describe your show visually and
musically?
A: We like to move around rock out as we
say. Visually just pure sex.

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