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the Spark
Punk / Hardcore / Punk

Less Slow, More Go!



Baltimore, MARYLAND
United States

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Member Since12/31/2003
Band Websitewww.thesparkhc.com
Band MembersMike R - microphone
Kristin - bass
Darick - drums
Mike S - guitar
InfluencesBlack Flag, Minor Threat, All, Descendents, Tear It Up, Striking Distance, Bad Brains, Jellyroll Rockheads, Circle Jerks, Negative Approach, the Germs, Dag Nasty, Big Boys, Cut the Shit, Life Sentence, the State, Poison Idea, and Angry Samoans.
bands you should check out...Never Enough, Ruiner, Bad Business, Nick Fury, Forward To Death, the Breaks, Bane, Turbonegro, Active Sac, Jean Mills Society Torch, Municipal Waste, Can't Say, Worn Thin, Get It Away, Damage Deposit, No Time Left, Fucked Up, What Happens Next?, Doughboys, Pinhead Gunpowder, Moment of Youth, Aesop Rock, Run DMC, the Aftermath, Kill Your Idols, Career Suicide, Swiz, Cannibal Ox, Johnny Cash, Wire, Paint It Black, Shitfit, 86 Mentality, DSB, I Hate You, the Hate Crimes, Atmosphere, Rob Sonic, the Gatecrashers, Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy, Medic, the Backup Plan, Drag the River, Lucero, the Misfits, the Faction, Modern Life Is War, the Suicide File, Dag Nasty, Gorilla Biscuits, DYS, My Revenge, Slapshot, DRI, Internal Affairs, Teen Idles, Cro-Mags, Operation Ivy, Youth of Today, Judge, I Object, In My Way, Shanghai Valentine...the list goes on and on.
movies you should watch...Another State of Mind, the Decline of Western Civilization, Suburbia, Afropunk, the Minor Threat DVD, Goonies, Stand By Me, Zoolander, Old School, Dogtown and Z-Boys, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, Army of Darkness, Spinal Tap, Waiting For Guffman, Best In Show, A Mighty Wind
books you should read...Dance of Days - Mark Anderson, Get In the Van - Henry Rollins, We Got the Neutron Bomb - Marc Spitz, Slaughterhouse Five - Kurt Vonnegut, Still Life With Woodpecker - Tom Robbins
Sounds LikeBlack Flag, Jerry's Kids, and Tear It Up with lyrics about giving a shit about more than the color of the vinyl.
Record LabelFirestarter Records (www.firestarterrecords.com)
Type of LabelIndie


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   About the Spark
The Spark were a fast/thrashy hardcore/punk band from Baltimore, MD influenced by the greats like Black Flag, Minor Threat, Jerry's Kids, Tear It Up, Cut the Shit, and many more, as well as less obvious bands like Articles of Faith and Dinosaur Jr.
We played our first show on Sunday, June 1st, 2003 at the Charm City Art Space in Baltimore, MD and we played our final show on Saturday, October 14th, 2006 at the Oddfellow's Hall above Ten Car Pile-up in Towson, MD.
We started this band barely knowing each other and we ended it as friends, extremely proud of everything we'd accomplished. We made a lot of friends along the way. We played with a lot of great bands, some of which were heroes to us. We released a few records, none of which we look back on with embarrassment. And we spent a lot of time in the van figuring out what makes us happy.
We love this band and we wish to thank everyone that supported us in any way. None of us are going anywhere, we're still active with new bands. Please check them out and help us continue what we started with the Spark...
Paper Dragons - www.myspace.com/paperdragonspunx
Pulling Teeth - www.myspace.com/pullingteethmd
the Jons - www.myspace.com/losjohns
Head Home - no website yet, but great band!
Again, thanks for everything.

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THE INSURGENCE (Sat Jan 16 w/MDC Centralia Wa)

THE INSURGENCE (Sat Jan 16 w/MDC Centralia Wa)



Mar 15 2007 10:42 PM

thanx guys!! you all rip man!!
I am a threat to the world!

I am a threat to the world!



Feb 16 2007 5:47 AM

come to colorado... we need good shows..
Duncan Idaho

Duncan Idaho



Dec 26 2006 10:53 AM

FREAKIN SHOW

December, 27 2006 at Wallride house
810 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, Maryland 21157
Cost : shit
Wallride Records

Beefy Colt, Paper Dragons, Sea Sick(NJ), Another Reason to Hate Machines
BleedingEdges

Jeff DeSantis



Oct 17 2006 7:41 PM



click on the picture to see more, you'll be missed
marta clare

marta clare



Oct 17 2006 7:27 AM

out with a bang.
Veronika

Veronika OfWolves



Oct 16 2006 7:09 PM

the band that got me into baltimore hardcore shows and kept me coming back


will miss you dearly
nick

nick



Oct 16 2006 1:39 AM

seriously mike, thanks for remembering. it made me stoked.

OUR EDUCATION IS FAILING.
chris

chris



Oct 15 2006 11:41 PM

incredible show last night, sucks its ending but at least you went out with a bang
SURROUNDINGS

SURROUNDINGS
Online Now!


Oct 15 2006 4:38 PM

amazing set last night. rip to an incredible, sincere, and inspiring band
Duncan Idaho

Duncan Idaho



Oct 15 2006 10:41 AM

good friends, I bid thee fare well
Gavin

Gavin Tucker



Oct 15 2006 6:30 AM

rip homies
KILLWHITEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KILLWHITEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Oct 9 2006 5:11 PM

it's a shame we never got the chance to play with you guys. we'll all be there saturday.
Duncan Idaho

Duncan Idaho



Oct 9 2006 4:47 AM

How much does that show cost, I'm loaded of course but some other people don't have alota money
Ryan

Ryan Stoner



Oct 5 2006 3:22 AM

Holy Unibrow that Last Show flier's sweet!
Jess is a Mess

Jess is a Mess



Oct 4 2006 7:58 PM

Whawhawha, can't come to the show. =(
Lemuria

Lemuria



Oct 2 2006 4:28 PM

we have a new song up!
hope all is well? and maybe we'll see you soon?!
JETHRO’S HOLE

JETHRO’S HOLE



Sep 28 2006 6:58 PM

sorry to hear there will be a last spark show. you will be missed by us and all.
SBS

SBS



Sep 11 2006 10:14 PM

what the fuck

every good band breaks up before i see them.



fuckers
All Things Ordinary

All Things Ordinary



Aug 24 2006 11:20 PM

hey the Spark, thanks for adding me! If you get a chance, you should check out the bands i put records out by. I really think you'd like them!
brooks

brooks



Aug 24 2006 3:39 AM

wheres the last show
Bete Noire

Bete Noire



Aug 22 2006 4:08 AM

come see Bete Noire this friday for only $2!!

$2?? HOLY SHIT!! That's cheap!!!
chris

chris



Aug 21 2006 1:49 AM

the new record.....is fucking amazing! i want to see a 45 minute set full of covers on oct 14th! you might as well just play every song you know. i mean it's your last show and all.
love,
chris
SORRY TREES

PAUL RENN



Aug 17 2006 1:39 AM

Rachael

Rachael B



Aug 15 2006 1:25 PM

The fact that your last show is in Baltimore upsets me a great deal


I've only seen you guys once, in VA Beach, but it's enough to assure me that you guys should keep playing shows.

I hope your last one kicks the most ass
griffin

griffin



Jul 8 2006 8:01 AM

man so excited for this lp. does it have a release date. im gonna order it once its available. fuck!
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