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Sparks Fly

Sparks Fly

A Pitch-Perfect Tribute to Taylor Swift’s Chart-Topping Anthems!

 

Introducing the perfect gal to tackle one of the biggest country and pop music sensations of our time, Sammy Jo!. Samantha is a Joliet, IL native with humble beginnings playing piano at only 5 years of age. Samantha has been groomed for the big stage by her parents whom still perform professionally to this day in the Chicagoland area.

With Music and instruments around her everywhere, she soon picked up the guitar and began playing, starting with her young musical idol, Taylor Swift. One of Sammy Jo’s first song ever performed in public was  the T. Swift smash hit “Teardrops on My Guitar”. She quickly fell in love with Taylor’s incredible song writing and story telling abilities.

After many years of playing many of here favorite songs in coffee houses, at weddings, and for special events, she took her talent to the next level as professional country band, Summer Son’s lead vocalist. Now Sammy Jo is ready to pay tribute in true adoration of one of the best catalogs and talents in modern music by fronting Sparks Fly-The Taylor Swift Experience!

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Songs You Can Expect to Hear:

Picture To Burn – Love Story  – Mean  – Tear Drops On My Guitar  – Our Song  – You Belong With Me  – Ours  – Red  – Back to December  – 22  – We Are Never Getting Back Together  – Sparks Fly  – Fifteen  – Tim McGraw – Are You Ready For It – Karma – Wildest Dreams – All Too Well – Should’ve Said No  – Blank Space  – Mine  – Bad Blood  – I Knew You Were Trouble  – Style  – Lover  – Shake It Off  – Calm Down  – ME!  – White Horse  – Out of The Woods  – Delicate – Anti Hero – Babe – Better Man – Cruel Summer

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Sparks Fly is a dazzling tribute ensemble that flawlessly captures the essence and energy of the global pop sensation, Taylor Swift. Comprising highly skilled musicians and a charismatic lead vocalist Sammy Jo, Sparks Fly delivers a captivating performance that transports audiences into the heart of Swift’s chart-topping hits. With meticulous attention to detail, the band recreates Taylor’s iconic stage presence, from her signature choreography to her heartfelt interactions with the crowd. Sparks Fly’s repertoire spans Swift’s illustrious career, seamlessly blending the country twang of her early years with the contemporary pop anthems that have defined her recent success. The band’s dedication to authenticity ensures an electrifying experience for fans and serves as a testament to Taylor Swift’s enduring musical legacy.

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A Pitch-Perfect Tribute to Taylor Swift’s Chart-Topping Anthems!

 

Introducing the perfect gal to tackle one of the biggest country and pop music sensations of our time, Sammy Jo!. Samantha is a Joliet, IL native with humble beginnings playing piano at only 5 years of age. Samantha has been groomed for the big stage by her parents whom still perform professionally to this day in the Chicagoland area.

With Music and instruments around her everywhere, she soon picked up the guitar and began playing, starting with her young musical idol, Taylor Swift. One of Sammy Jo’s first song ever performed in public was  the T. Swift smash hit “Teardrops on My Guitar”. She quickly fell in love with Taylor’s incredible song writing and story telling abilities.

After many years of playing many of here favorite songs in coffee houses, at weddings, and for special events, she took her talent to the next level as professional country band, Summer Son’s lead vocalist. Now Sammy Jo is ready to pay tribute in true adoration of one of the best catalogs and talents in modern music by fronting Sparks Fly-The Taylor Swift Experience!

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"You guys were fantastic! Our Guests loved you. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you again in the future!"
Kimberly Rudnicki Coordinator of Marketing Promotions Caesars Entertainment
"I just wanted to say thank you one last time. You guys did a great job and the crowd loved it. Please thank all the guys again for a great show and please keep in touch!"
David GentySpecial Events and Volunteer Coordinator Champaign Park District
"The band was outstanding. Everyone I spoke to had a great time. The Blue Bayou was a fantastic place to have the event and I am so glad you recommended it. I hope that we can do this again next year."
William Bogie
"Combining the elements of rhythm & blues, zydeco, jazz, and funk, the eight musicians who compose Hurricane Gumbo may be based in Chicago, but their sound is pure Louisiana. Eric "le Lip" AuCoin, Chris "Brez" Brennan, Matt Daly, Kenny "E" Errant, "Zydeco" Joe Sonnefeldt, Matt Wilfer, Hurricane Bill Thibodeaux, and - a terrific moniker - Jon "Sleepin' Jesus" Richter play both New Orleans favorites and originals with such titles as "Congo Square," "What Is Hip?", and one that seems to fit the group to a tee - "Too Much Fun."
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