Sparks In The Garden release new single

Sparks In The Garden is an acoustic rock band hailing from Jacksonville, Florida, who’s recent foray into releasing their music hides a journey that spans decades. While initially formed in 2015 by brothers Tim and CJ Fluharty, the story of Sparks In The Garden traces its roots to the early 80s when the pair first took to the stage together, singing to background tracks.

Raised on the hard rock sounds of the 80s and 90s, their love for music naturally evolved into a desire to create their own. The brothers first explored songwriting by forming garage bands, with Tim on drums and CJ on guitar. Though CJ dived into songwriting early on, it took Tim several years before he ventured into crafting original material.

As both brothers contributed songs and led vocals, the need for a fresh concept gave rise to the birth of Sparks In The Garden. Today the duo brings a multifaceted approach to their artistic vision, blending elements of folk, pop, country and rock into a style that refuses to be boxed into any one genre in particular.

First presenting their recorded sound to the world in 2021, they released their debut EP with Trails of Light. Now, this year they’ve returned with new material and bring us their first single with the track titled “Colorado,” the perfect example of their pop-focused, timeless sound of folk rock music.

A nostalgic reflection penned by Tim, the song recounts a road trip they embarked on in 1995. Beyond being a musical creation, the song acts as a profound representation of shared history and creative expression within the band, resonating with the sentiment of longing for the Rocky Mountains.

Opened by the bright and playful tones of piano, joined by the warm slides of bass guitar, the song erupts with shimmering guitar chords and snapping drums before dying down as the lead vocals enter. Rich and smooth, they carry instantly catchy melodies and picture painting lyricism that transports you straight to their journey from decades before.

Injecting sing-along lines into the chorus, they craft an infectious slice of joyous music peppered with deft guitar work and an upbeat arrangement, capped by stunning vocal leads and a sensational guitar solo. It’s a truly superb example of the brother’s sound which has been a lifetime in the making, beautifully capturing a snapshot in time via stellar songwriting and exquisite performance panache.

Listen to Colorado below

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