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The Gold Needles

Kingston upon Hull, UK based power pop, psych, prog band writing and performing all their own material. Originally formed as a studio project, The Gold Needles have expanded recently to become a full live band. Comprising of Simon Dowson (vocals and guitar), Dave Burbage (lead guitar), Mark English (keyboards, percussion and backing vocals), Carl Slaughter (bass and backing vocals) and Justin Davidson (drums) the band have been writing and recording since 2015 although friendships go back much further than that. The band revel in being eclectic both in influence and output though they are pleased with comparisons made with Be Bop Deluxe and The Church.

Members: Dave Burbage, Mark English (7), Simon Dowson, and Carl Slaughter (2)

Releases

• Hit The Main Drag
• What's Tomorrow Ever Done For You?
• Through A Window
• Pearls
• Smell of Incense
• Not Tonight Josephine
• First Sunrise / Vishnou
• Jem Records Celebrates Jagger & Richards
• The Recurring Dreams Of Dr Sardonicus
• Jem Records Celebrates Ray Davies
• The Best Power Pop Of 2021
• Jem Records Celebrates Pete Townshend
• Jem Records Celebrates Brian Wilson
• A Band For All Seasons (Songs From The Four Seasons Of Love 1966-1969)
• The Best Power Pop Of 2019
• Jem Records Celebrates John Lennon
• Suitable For Public Consumption
• The Three Seasons - The Spring, Summer And Autumn Of Love
• The Fifteenth Dream Of Dr Sardonicus
• The 14th Dream Of Dr. Sardonicus - Day Three