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  Topic: Conversation with Larry Graves!
MrMonte

Replies: 0
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PostForum: General Sparks Discussion   Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2025 5:01 pm   Subject: Conversation with Larry Graves!
Hey all,

I'm convinced that folks here would find my Sparks YouTube show of interest, so will start posting again.

Had a really fun conversation with Larry Graves, who has the YouTube Canadian ...
  Topic: Sparks - Song by Song
MrMonte

Replies: 2
Views: 7933

PostForum: General Sparks Discussion   Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2025 3:29 pm   Subject: Re: Sparks - Song by Song
Recently, I had a conversation with Monte Mallin about the upcoming book about Sparks that I'm currently working on.

The first part is with the publisher, and the second part is currently being fin ...
  Topic: Sal Maida
MrMonte

Replies: 3
Views: 3195

PostForum: General Sparks Discussion   Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2025 3:48 pm   Subject: Re: Sal Maida
Sorry to hear of his passing.

Listening to Monte's interview with Hilly Michaels at the weekend and it was clear what a genuinely nice man he was and still friends with R and R 50 years on

Extre ...
  Topic: Frank Sinatra's mammoth influence on Sparks
MrMonte

Replies: 1
Views: 3089

PostForum: General Sparks Discussion   Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2025 2:21 pm   Subject: Re: Frank Sinatra's mammoth influence on Sparks
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/influence-of-frank-sinatra-on-sparks/

Good piece, thank you for sharing. The quotes from Ron and very valuable. As the author notes, one thing Sparks has done great fro ...
  Topic: New Sparks interview
MrMonte

Replies: 12
Views: 5587

PostForum: General Sparks Discussion   Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2024 4:26 pm   Subject: New Sparks interview
Oh it's a bit disappointing... Can't wait to see/hear a new interview again.

Monte, this may be your chance ;)

haha, I'm ready! :)
  Topic: New Sparks interview
MrMonte

Replies: 12
Views: 5587

PostForum: General Sparks Discussion   Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2024 2:15 pm   Subject: New Sparks interview
I think it's very refreshing to see much younger fans showing such dedication, I truly felt happy for this kid.

That would also be great to see them on Monte's show too of course :)

That's the r ...
  Topic: New Sparks interview
MrMonte

Replies: 12
Views: 5587

PostForum: General Sparks Discussion   Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2024 2:11 pm   Subject: New Sparks interview
What a great interview, the lad is obviously a huge fan, intelligent and able to think on his feet as the interview progressed. Would love to know how he got it arranged.

To be honest, I was too... ...
  Topic: New Sparks interview
MrMonte

Replies: 12
Views: 5587

PostForum: General Sparks Discussion   Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2024 9:25 pm   Subject: New Sparks interview
What a great interview, the lad is obviously a huge fan, intelligent and able to think on his feet as the interview progressed. Would love to know how he got it arranged.

To be honest, I was too... ...
  Topic: Watch Monte's Interview with Jim Wilson
MrMonte

Replies: 2
Views: 5200

PostForum: General Sparks Discussion   Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2024 9:33 am   Subject: Re: Watch Monte's Interview with Jim Wilson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrJRSYuJf1Y

It's so good!

Why thank you! I was just about to post the link! Jim is GREAT!

Thanks again!
  Topic: YouTube show - Check It Out and PLEASE Subscribe! :)
MrMonte

Replies: 3
Views: 3965

PostForum: General Sparks Discussion   Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 2:42 pm   Subject: YouTube show - Check It Out and PLEASE Subscribe! :)
I love deep dives into classic albums, and Sparks In Outer Space is a great pick. I'll check out your channel and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes, especially those Propaganda specials on ...
  Topic: YouTube show - Check It Out and PLEASE Subscribe! :)
MrMonte

Replies: 3
Views: 3965

PostForum: General Sparks Discussion   Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 9:56 am   Subject: YouTube show - Check It Out and PLEASE Subscribe! :)
Hi All - Want to urge everyone here to check out my Sparks YouTube show, which is going strong - and please consider Subscribing! It really helps spread the word about the great content on the channe ...
  Topic: Interview with the one and only Noel!
MrMonte

Replies: 6
Views: 4467

PostForum: General Sparks Discussion   Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 1:10 pm   Subject: Interview with the one and only Noel!
There's a short feature on Noël in the latest issue of Electronic Sound (#117). Thanks to Monte's interview there's little that's new to us, perhaps, but good to see her get some more well-deserved pu ...
  Topic: Interview with the one and only Noel!
MrMonte

Replies: 6
Views: 4467

PostForum: General Sparks Discussion   Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2024 7:53 pm   Subject: Interview with the one and only Noel!
Well done Monte and Christian. You put so much work into these and it's always really appreciated.

Thank you!
  Topic: Interview with the one and only Noel!
MrMonte

Replies: 6
Views: 4467

PostForum: General Sparks Discussion   Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2024 8:18 am   Subject: Interview with the one and only Noel!
I'm happy to be back and to share the latest interview on the YouTube show - one I know you will really enjoy! GREAT talk with Noel on her album, Is There More To Life Than Dancing, that was produced ...
  Topic: The Last Dinner Party/This Town
MrMonte

Replies: 32
Views: 70198

PostForum: Music Only   Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:36 pm   Subject: The Last Dinner Party/This Town
would love to see it - if there's a link (can't find it on YouTube) please do share, and thank you!
  Topic: The prequel years 1966-1971
MrMonte

Replies: 15
Views: 18798

PostForum: General Sparks Discussion   Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2024 8:47 am   Subject: The prequel years 1966-1971
That was a great read - I really enjoyed the history and the great photos. Thanks for the great work you're doing on this project!
  Topic: please can you give us an update
MrMonte

Replies: 6
Views: 21079

PostForum: Official Announcements   Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2024 5:20 pm   Subject: please can you give us an update
Check the date on the first post Monte…….

Good point! Well, I stand by my words anyway! :)
  Topic: please can you give us an update
MrMonte

Replies: 6
Views: 21079

PostForum: Official Announcements   Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:35 am   Subject: please can you give us an update
I didn't hear the interview - if there's a link, it'd be great - but what is reported here does not surprise me...I think it was implicit in some of the music on the last album. If I ever get around t ...
  Topic: Extra tickets for the 2023 Sparks tour? Let people know
MrMonte

Replies: 2
Views: 11188

PostForum: Sparks Live   Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 6:51 pm   Subject: Extra tickets for the 2023 Sparks tour? Let people know
Love this idea. I NEED two extra tickets for DC end of June!
  Topic: What was the first Sparks show you attended?
MrMonte

Replies: 23
Views: 42855

PostForum: Sparks Live   Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:51 am   Subject: What was the first Sparks show you attended?
1982, Cleveland Ohio, Agora Theatre - the Angst Tour!
 
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