Album Notes

Fusing power pop with 70's glam rock and punk, this high-energy band creates a complete package of great songwriting, strong musicianship, and adrenaline-fueled live performances.

silver needle has shared the stage with National acts: Dee Dee Ramone, Fishbone, Hellride (feat. Stephen Perkins of Janes' Addiction and Mike Watt of Iggy Pop & The Minutemen), OTEP, Dr. Know, Playboy/Retro Pinup Model - Dita Von Teese, Flock of Seagulls, The Rollins Band, & Duff McKagen of Guns N' Roses all at several key Hollywood venues including: The Viper Room, Troubadour, Whisky a Go-Go, Zen, Dragonfly, and Spaceland.

Bassist, Johnny 99, is co-founder of the thriving Kiss or Kill ™ scene, a huge and fast-growing scene of underground indie and punk bands in Los Angeles (www.kissorkillclub.com). He has performed with New York City legends, Jayne County & Coyote Shivers, and the infamous San Francisco punk band, White Trash Debutantes. Drummer, Jonas Mannon's resume includes production work with Velvet Revolver, Siouxie & The Banshees, & Black Sabbath.

Last year silver needle embarked on a successful Southwest tour creating a buzz throughout Phoenix, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, & San Diego.

Silver needle was named one of the top Unsigned Artist's of 2003 by Music Connection Magazine.

Silver Needle's mandate is simple: to create a complete package combining great songwriting, thoughtful image orientation, adrenaline-fueled live performances, and a cutting-edge stylistic gestalt.

Silver Needle is endorsed by SIT Strings, Dunlop Music Accessories, & Pro-Mark drum sticks exclusively.