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Sparta's Wiretap Scares turns 20

Posted by Loren on September 1, 2023

Sparta's Wiretap Scares turns 20
photo by Jesse DeFlorio

It's been 20 years since the release of Sparta's debut album, Wiretap Scars. To mark the anniversary, the band will release limited variant vinyl pressings, courtesy of Dine Alone Records. The album first released on Dreamworks.

In addition, the band is planning a 20th anniversary tour, joined with support from Thursday, Moneen, '68, Zeta, and Geoff Rickly on select dates in the US and Canada.

SPARTA WIRETAP SCARS TOUR DATES:

Sep 22 - House of Blues - Myrtle Beach, SC ^

Sep 30 - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ ^

Nov 2 - History - Toronto, ON *

Nov 3 - Otter Creek Water - Bronson, FL *

Nov 4 - Foufounes Électriques - Montréal, QC *

Nov 7 - Park Theatre - Winnipeg, MB *

Nov 8 - Louis’ Pub - Saskatoon, SK *

Nov 10 - The Palace Theatre - Calgary, AB *

Nov 11 - Union Hall - Edmonton, AB *

Nov 13 - Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, ON *

^ supporting Thursday

* supporting Moneen

Sparta's Wiretap Scares turns 20
photo by Jesse DeFlorio

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