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Spares
Rock band from Portland, OR
No upcoming shows on record
- Shows on record
- 39
- Rooms played
- 27
- Cities
- 13
- Release records
- 13
- Last show
- Oct 1, 2026Twilight Cafe & Bar
Shows
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About
Portland, Oregon SHOWS w/ 10/1 PDX 10/2 EUG
Spares is a band from Portland, OR, tagged goth, goth rock, rock by its sources. Shows on record run from 2006 to 2026, across 27 rooms in 13 cities.
- Spares has 1 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2026–2026 — MusicBrainz
- Spares has 756 listeners on Last.fm — Spares on Last.fm
- Spares has released 10 recordings between 1999 and 2006 — Spares on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Where they play
27 rooms in 13 citiesRooms played most
- Zanzibar · Liverpool5 shows
- O2 Academy 2 Liverpool · Liverpool3 shows
- Grain Division at Carpe Diem · Leeds2 shows
- Martyrs' · Chicago2 shows
- O2 Academy Liverpool · Liverpool2 shows
Cities played
- Liverpool14 shows
- Chicago10 shows
- Leeds3 shows
- Evanston2 shows
- Manchester2 shows
and 8 other cities
Live history
39 shows on record- Shows counted
- 39
- First on record
- Apr 2006
- Latest on record
- Oct 2026
Shows per year
- 20061
- 20081
- 20092
- 20106
- 20116
- 20121
- 20136
- 20141
- 20155
- 20166
- 20231
- 20242
- 20261
Top rooms
- Zanzibar, Liverpool · 5
- O2 Academy 2 Liverpool, Liverpool · 3
- Grain Division at Carpe Diem, Leeds · 2
- O2 Academy Liverpool, Liverpool · 2
- SPACE, Evanston · 2
Top cities
- Liverpool · 14
- Chicago, IL · 10
- Leeds · 3
- Evanston, IL · 2
- Manchester · 2
Often on the bill with: Broken Witt Rebels, CHAINS, Campfires, Carrion Springs, Chris Staples, Coheed and Cambria, HIRS, HIRS w/ Spares, Carrion Springs
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
13 release records, 1999–2026Different sources may describe the same release. This count includes each source record, not distinct releases.
Release listings
Split EP
2026 · Ep
Half Light Zone
2006
Kaleidoscope Issue 22
2006
Rough Trade On A Cheap Promotion
2005
Suffering Fools Gladly
2004
Download
2003
End Of The Line
2000
Tired & Bizarre
2000
Release listings: 9–11 of 11
Volume 4
2000
Kaleidoscope Issue 8
2000
Angel Child IV: On The Side Of Angels
1999
Music database discography
- 2026Split EPEP
Wiretap Records
- 2000End Of The LineSingle
M&A Musicart · MACD 507 · Mastered By: Christian Skriver
Catalogue sources credited on these records: MusicBrainz and Discogs.
Performance history
39 total shows on record · venue website, SongkickShows per year
- 20061 show
- 20081 show
- 20092 shows
- 20106 shows
- 20116 shows
- 20121 show
- 20136 shows
- 20141 show
- 20155 shows
- 20166 shows
- 20231 show
- 20242 shows
- 20261 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Twilight Cafe & Bar · PortlandSupport | Support | — |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Cactus Room · ThornburyHeadlinerwith Spooky Eyes, Legal Noise, Zelkova | Headliner | Spooky Eyes, Legal Noise, Zelkova |
| Jan 11, 2024 | The Barwon Club Hotel · GeelongSupportwith Fairtrade Narcotics | Support | Fairtrade Narcotics |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Downstairs, Gasometer Hotel · CollingwoodSupportwith Meraki Minds | Support | Meraki Minds |
| Sep 30, 2016 | Zanzibar · LiverpoolHeadlinerwith The Jackobins, Broken Witt Rebels, Nick Power | Headliner | The Jackobins, Broken Witt Rebels, Nick Power |
| Aug 6, 2016 | Buyers Club · LiverpoolHeadlinerwith Polar States | Headliner | Polar States |
| Aug 4, 2016 | Castle Hotel · ManchesterHeadlinerwith Altar Flowers, Sprinters | Headliner | Altar Flowers, Sprinters |
| Jul 21, 2016 | LIMF 2016 · LiverpoolHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 11, 2016 | Soup · ManchesterSupportwith Darma, LIINES | Support | Darma, LIINES |
| Jan 29, 2016 | Zanzibar · LiverpoolHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 28, 2015 | Zanzibar · LiverpoolHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 16, 2015 | Cavern Club · LiverpoolHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Show history: 13–24 of 39
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2015 | Zanzibar · LiverpoolHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 19, 2015 | Studio 2 Parr Street · LiverpoolSupportwith Glass Caves, Natalie McCool | Support | Glass Caves, Natalie McCool |
| Nov 4, 2015 | Zanzibar · LiverpoolHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 14, 2014 | O2 Academy 2 Liverpool · LiverpoolSupportwith Antarctic Monkeys, Chains | Support | Antarctic Monkeys, Chains |
| Dec 21, 2013 | Grain Division at Carpe Diem · LeedsSupportwith Return To Aljustrel, Silverlode, Speed Dinosaurs | Support | Return To Aljustrel, Silverlode, Speed Dinosaurs |
| Nov 15, 2013 | O2 Academy Liverpool · LiverpoolHeadlinerwith Coheed and Cambria, Arcane Roots, Hawk Eyes | Headliner | Coheed and Cambria, Arcane Roots, Hawk Eyes |
| Aug 17, 2013 | Grain Division at Carpe Diem · LeedsSupportwith Campfires, The Michael Ainsley Band, Insatellites, +5 | Support | Campfires, The Michael Ainsley Band, Insatellites, +5 |
| Jul 4, 2013 | Carpe Diem · LeedsSupportwith Us Amongst the Rest, The Gonzos, Dirty Faces | Support | Us Amongst the Rest, The Gonzos, Dirty Faces |
| May 3, 2013 | O2 Academy 2 Liverpool · LiverpoolHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 25, 2013 | O2 Academy 2 Liverpool · LiverpoolSupportwith Operators | Support | Operators |
| Nov 2, 2012 | O2 Academy Liverpool · LiverpoolSupportwith Brothers 'n' Bandits, Mystery Jets, Raise the Youth, +2 | Support | Brothers 'n' Bandits, Mystery Jets, Raise the Youth, +2 |
| Aug 19, 2011 | Victory Gardens Biograph Theater · ChicagoHeadlinerwith The New Midwest | Headliner | The New Midwest |
Show history: 25–36 of 39
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2011 | SPACE · EvanstonHeadlinerwith Jill Andrews, Josh Moshier | Headliner | Jill Andrews, Josh Moshier |
| Jun 18, 2011 | Uncommon Ground - Lakeview · ChicagoHeadlinerwith Jeff Kmieciak, Sam Corbin, Jen Sygit | Headliner | Jeff Kmieciak, Sam Corbin, Jen Sygit |
| May 22, 2011 | Schubas Tavern · ChicagoSupportwith Sleepy Lou, Starlite Radio | Support | Sleepy Lou, Starlite Radio |
| Apr 28, 2011 | Double Door · ChicagoSupportwith Aches, Mike Mangione, Mike Mangione & the Union, +1 | Support | Aches, Mike Mangione, Mike Mangione & the Union, +1 |
| Feb 23, 2011 | SPACE · EvanstonSupportwith Todd Kessler & the New Folk, Mike Mangione & the Union, Todd Kessler | Support | Todd Kessler & the New Folk, Mike Mangione & the Union, Todd Kessler |
| Dec 4, 2010 | FitzGerald's · BerwynHeadlinerwith John Wesley's Band | Headliner | John Wesley's Band |
| Nov 6, 2010 | Martyrs' · ChicagoHeadlinerwith Horse In The Sea, The City States | Headliner | Horse In The Sea, The City States |
| Oct 2, 2010 | Music Folk · St LouisHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 20, 2010 | Old Town School of Folk Music · ChicagoSupportwith Mike Mangione, Mike Mangione & the Union | Support | Mike Mangione, Mike Mangione & the Union |
| Feb 27, 2010 | Martyrs' · ChicagoSupportwith Ben Keeler, The 500 Club, The Jesters, +1 | Support | Ben Keeler, The 500 Club, The Jesters, +1 |
| Jan 24, 2010 | Schubas Tavern · ChicagoHeadlinerwith Chris Staples | Headliner | Chris Staples |
| Sep 12, 2009 | Uncommon Ground - Lakeview · ChicagoSupportwith Jim Lauderdale | Support | Jim Lauderdale |
Show history: 37–39 of 39
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2009 | The Abbey · ChicagoHeadlinerwith Many Arms, Hulk Smash, Helen Money | Headliner | Many Arms, Hulk Smash, Helen Money |
| Feb 17, 2008 | Bull & Gate · LondonSupportwith Screaming Banshee Aircrew, Joy Disaster | Support | Screaming Banshee Aircrew, Joy Disaster |
| Apr 21, 2006 | Spa Pavilion · WhitbyHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Lineup
- Simon Manning · start year not on record
Airplay
Lineup history
1 member on record- Simon Manningtenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Shares members with: Children On Stun (via Simon Manning), Grooving In Green (via Simon Manning)
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts, Music database discography |
| Spares on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Spares on Discogs | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| venue website | Show history, Show posters |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Bandcamp | Photos |
| Discogs | Music database discography |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.