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One of Norway’s finest bands of progressive and psychedelic jazz rock comes for a freewheeling night in London. Join us at MAP Studio Cafe for this very special debut performance of Needlepoint in the UK.Needlepoint (Norway)
A quartet with Bjørn Klakegg (Guitar/Vocal), Erlend Slettevoll (Fender Rhodes), Nikolai Hængsle (Bass) and Ola Øverby (Drums). They have released six albums; “The Woods Are Not What They Seem” (2010), “Outside the Screen" (2012), “Aimless Mary" (2015) "The Diary Of Robert Reverie" (2018) "Walking Up That Valley"(2021) and "Remnants of Light" (2024).
Needlepoint started as a purely instrumental orchestra, but through the latest studio recordings the vocals have taken on an increasingly prominent role.
Many of the band's listeners classify Needlepoint's music as prog rock and often mention Robert Wyatt, Syd Barrett, Caravan, Camel, King Crimson and Yes to describe the band's musical style, which the band is comfortable with.
In a stream of lively keyboard playing, swirling drumming, overwhelming bass lines and distinctive guitar playing, Klakegg's melodious song lines find their place, with stories from somewhere between fantasy and reality. Anyway, Needlepoint still sounds like only Needlepoint does.
Samuel Easter Band will also play a 45 minute set. Expect folk rocking progressive sounds.
The night will be opened by Guranfoe’s Ollie Snell playing a short set of Guranfoe material and more, joined by frequent collaborator Josh Read.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
MAP Studio Cafe, 46 Grafton Road, London, NW5 3DU, United Kingdom
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