News
20th August 2010 - 'Songs Of The Universe' in CD format, featuring 7 tracks (including 2 'hidden' songs), is now available to buy from the band. 'Songs From The Universe', a 10 track CD of revisions and remixes of 'Song Of The Universe' is free with 'Songs Of The Universe' [which costs £5.00 with free postage]. 'Songs From The Universe' is also £5.00 if you want to buy it separately. And don't forget the gig at Northern Lights on Monday 4th October - both CD's will be available to buy on the night.
2nd August 2010 - 'Songs Of The Universe' is now available via Amazon.
29th July 2010 - 'Songs Of The Universe' has now been submitted, via CD Baby, to all the world's major digital distributors. To buy it now go direct to CD Baby. The digital release features four songs: 'Sunfighter', 'The Ballad Of Norbert Dentressangle And Christian Salvesen', 'Joanne' and 'Song Of The Universe'. The full CD release will follow on 1st September and the actual CD will feature one extra listed track ['Tales Of Brave Ulysses'], as well as at least one 'hidden' bonus track. For ordering information go the 'Stuff' page. And don't forget the next gig, on Monday 4th October at Northern Lights in Brighton
6th July 2010 - a new drummer has arrived! Paul Mackey is Slow Dazzle's new drummer, and is already rehearsing with the band. Also, 'Songs Of The Universe' is almost ready for release - the artwork is now complete, and copies will soon be rolling off the presses. And don't forget the next gig is scheduled for Monday 4th October, at Northern Lights in Brighton.
22nd June 2010 - lots of news, some good, some not so good. First up, Slow Dazzle are pleased to announce the upcoming release of their first EP, entitled 'Songs Of The Universe'. This will be a five track CD featuring the following songs: 'Sunfighter', 'The Ballad Of Norbert Dentressangle And Christian Salvesen', 'Joanne', 'Tales Of Brave Ulysses' and 'Song Of The Universe'. Four of the songs are written by the band, with the other one being a cover of a Cream song (the first song Eric Clapton ever claimed to have written, in fact!). The CD will be available through this website very soon. Click here to see the details. Secondly, the band have announced their next gig - at Northern Lights in Brighton again, on Monday 4th October. Kick-off will be at 8.00pm and entry is free. Be there or be .... not deaf, at least! Finally, and on a more downbeat note, Simon has left the group. Slow Dazzle would like to thank Simon for the immense contribution he made during his brief sojourn with the band and wish him every success for the future. So, the search for a new drummer is on. Again....
6th June 2010 - Slow Dazzle have been recording at Soundlocker Studios. The session has resulted in three completed songs, all band originals. They are: 'Sunfighter', 'Joanne' and 'Song Of The Universe'. Please go here to have a listen. The band will be looking to put these songs and 2-3 more on a CD for commercial release in the near future. Watch this space! The next gig will also be announced shortly, probably in early October. Again, watch this space!
8th May 2010 - Slow Dazzle has a new drummer. His name is Simon Starns and he will bring a wealth of talent and experience to the band that will help to drive them forwards. Welcome aboard Simon! The band are now entering a new phase of creative development, both in terms of recording, gigging and just general playing. The next recording session is in early June and gigs will be arranged as soon as possible. On with the show!
25th April 2010 - We are still searching for a drummer, but are hoping to have someone in place by the end of next week. As a result, the band have not had time to focus on the upcoming gig, so unfortunately this is now cancelled. To reiterate, the gig at Northern Lights on Tuesday 11th May is cancelled. As soon as new live dates are arranged they will be posted here. Please continue to watch the site for updates.
26th March 2010 - Mark Foxwell has left Slow Dazzle - the band would like to thank Mark for his dedication and excellent playing over the past year. The search for a new drummer is already under way - any potential applicants reading this should email the band via the email link!
23rd March 2010 - Slow Dazzle would like to congratulate former band member Andy Bushell and his wife Charlotte on the birth of their first son Thomas David Bushell, who arrived in time for breakfast this morning!
20th March 2010 - Slow Dazzle's next gig has been announced as Tuesday 11th May, again at Northern Lights in Brighton. The gig will commence at 8.00pm. See the flyer here. See you there! Recording at Soundlocker Studios is also confirmed for early June. Depending on the results there may well be a commercial release - that is, a CD and digital downloads available. Watch this space!
5th March 2010 - the gig was a great success - photos are here - videos are here. Another gig at Northern Lights will follow, probably in May, and another recording session has been booked for June
1st March 2010 - don't forget Slow Dazzle's gig at Northern Lights, Brighton, on Thursday 4th March. The set will be 16 songs, 7 of which will be new and 4 of these are band originals! Be there or be square!
24th January 2010 - Slow Dazzle's next gig has been arranged for Thursday 4th March 2010, back at Northern Lights in Brighton. The band will take to the stage at 9.00pm. Watch out for flyers near you!
24th January 2010 - three songs from the debut gig at Northern Lights have been uploaded to the music page, 'Communication Breakdown' (originally by Led Zeppelin), 'Words (Between The Lines Of Age)' (originally by Neil Young) and 'The Cross You Choose To Bear' (a band original).
17th January 2010 - Slow Dazzle played their debut gig at Northern Lights in front of a very friendly and enthusiastic audience! Thanks to everyone for being there - you know who you are! Photos of the evening can be seen here. The set lasted for just over an hour and the band played 13 songs ('Tales Of Brave Ulysses' twice, as there was nothing left for the encore!). The next gig will probably be at Northern Lights again, in about 6 weeks. Full details will follow!
16th January 2010 - Slow Dazzle will be playing at Northern Lights in Brighton (see links page), on stage at 9.00pm. Be there or be square!
21st November 2009- Slow Dazzle recorded four songs at Soundlocker Studios in Lancing, with Win Stanley producing. The songs recorded were 'Silver Machine', 'Tales Of Brave Ulysses', 'The Ballad Of Norbert Dentressangle And Christian Salvesen' and 'If I Were A Carpenter'
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