Sparks debut new music and announce North American leg of ‘MAD! Tour’
n the road since then, selling out shows and performing in major festivals like Big Ears, Primavera Sound, and Glastonbury.
Their concert at the Beacon Theatre in New York City on June 27, 2023, marked one of Sparks’ most successful outings. According to Pollstar Boxoffice reports, the show grossed $162,634 off 2,301 tickets sold.
The duo, consisting of Ron and Russell Mael, is managed by Sam Hunt of Wasserman Music in North and South America and Asia.
The “MAD! Tour” dates now extend from June to September, with shows starting in Japan before moving to Europe and then North America. In addition to their new album release, Sparks delighted fans with their new single “Drowned in a Sea of Tears,” a preview of what’s to come on MAD!, set to be released on May 23 through Transgressive Records.
The tour includes a medley of historic and new venues across multiple countries. After their initial shows in Japan, the band will grace the stages of various European cities like London, Manchester, Glasgow, Haarlem, Brussels, Paris, Cologne, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Berlin, Milan, Bilbao, Dublin, Edinburgh, and Wolverhampton.
With the addition of the North American leg to their tour, Sparks will bring their electrifying performances to cities like Atlanta, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Boston, Brooklyn, Columbus, Cleveland, Toronto, St. Paul, Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Tickets for the newly announced shows are slated to go on sale on April 11 at 10 a.m. local time. Fans eager to catch Sparks live can visit the band’s official website, allsparks.com, for more information on the tour and ticket sales.
Since the overwhelming success of the documentary “The Sparks Brothers,” audiences around the world have developed a newfound admiration for the unique and eccentric style of Sparks. This has manifested in sold-out shows and appearances in prominent festivals such as Big Ears, Primavera Sound, and Glastonbury.
As the anticipation builds for the release of MAD! and the ensuing tour, fans eagerly await the opportunity to experience the magic of Sparks live in concert once again.
With their innovative sound, theatrical performances, and loyal fanbase, Sparks continue to captivate audiences and solidify their position as a timeless and iconic musical duo in the realm of pop rock. Their ability to maintain relevance and deliver memorable performances underscores their enduring legacy in the music industry.