Seattle Subsonic

Jet Sparks, formerly Emily Sparks

September 29th, 2009

Did she change her name in honor of our own Jet City, Seattle? Maybe readers of this blog would like to think so, but the most likely reason from my perspective is that ‘Jet’ is the nickname of Bridget Mullen, the singer/guitarist/keyboard-player of Jet Sparks. How did she get the nickname? Well, you’ll just have to see her at REVERB Fest this Saturday, maybe she’ll tell you!
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The soothing acoustic guitar of Jet Sparks, along with her ever-rotating cadre of musicians will be the perfect way to start what promises to be a loud and exciting day of local music in Ballard. Speaking for myself, sometimes the eardrums need to be broken in a bit before rocking out. Jet Sparks brings the sound of a busker street guitar along with a soft voice that perfectly captures the lyrics so melancholy that it has to be blended with an upbeat melody, ensuring the listeners will be carried away to an introspective state of mind. Not only will you be treated to a great guitar performance, but chances are Jet Sparks will perform a few songs on the keyboard, all while you experience the full array of musical and songwriting talent that has made her a favorite among many diverse audiences. Her music has been described ‘quiet music for those who like it loud’, and although I like to get warmed up a bit, I think this is loud music that will be the perfect way to do so.
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