Rock band Sparks The Rescue will hit the road this spring for an east coast tour after celebrating their 20th anniversary at Portland’s State Theatre last year. The run begins May 7 at Higher Ground in Burlington, Vermont and includes performances in Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Albany and additional cities. The group expressed excitement about increasing their activity and reconnecting with longtime supporters in the northeast region. They plan to release new music in 2026 alongside the tour. Wheatus, Signal the Escape and The Sophomore Beat will join on select dates. Presales start February 10 at 10:00 AM ET, with general tickets available February 13 at 10:00 AM ET.
The Portland, Maine band traces its roots to 1999 when Toby McAllister, Ben Briggs and Nathan Spencer started playing together in junior high school. Patrick O’Connell and Marty McMorrow joined in 2005 after years of local performances and competition victories. Taking their name from a Nicolas Sparks novel, the band evolved beyond its initial skate punk sound and built a following across New England. Alex Roy came aboard as lead vocalist before their signing to Fearless Records. Between 2009 and 2014, they maintained a heavy touring schedule that included 2010’s Vans Warped Tour and international dates supporting All American Rejects.
Sparks The Rescue Spring Tour Dates:
May 7 – Burlington, VT, Higher Ground
May 8 – Portland, ME, Live at Madrid’s +
May 9 – Philadelphia, PA, Milkboy $
May 10 – Brooklyn, NY, The Woodshop
May 14 – Portsmouth, NH, The Press Room
May 15 – Amherst, MA, The Drake *
May 16 – Albany, NY, Empire Underground *
May 17 – Worcester, MA, Palladium Upstairs $*
$ – with Wheatus
- – with Signal The Escape
- – with The Sophomore Beat