The Needhams
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A decade of making music together has afforded The Needhams the time it takes to hone their sound with both passion and purpose. Audiences across the nation have discovered The Needhams offer a broad spectrum of musicality with three generations on stage. Group members employ their talents in various ways as vocalists or instrumentalists. Original songwriting and unique arrangements of familiar, beloved tunes range from organically acoustic to energetically progressive. Every song, regardless of styling, is crafted with the common basis of pure family harmony and lyrics grounded in the Word of God.
The Needhams' focus is to present Christ's love by way of songs with the very personal themes of faith, forgiveness and family. Their current radio single "Give It All to Me" follows the Top 80 charting "Streams of Living Water." Now, the Needhams have released a brand new CD, What A Difference. Produced by Joel Key, What A Difference is a benchmark project for the group which takes the listener on a journey of encouragement. Fresh songwriting by Diane, Dave and Corina includes such songs as "Middle of a Miracle", "I Am a Nobody", "Come Home to Me", "This Is My Jericho", "Help Me to Forgive", "Standing on the Promises", "I Will Praise You", " Give Me Jesus", "Hardly Wait for Sunday", "Joy of the Lord", "Speak to Me", "and the title track "What A Difference."
Ten years of touring is a journey which has found The Needhams on stage at places like the Opryland Hotel, the Gibson Bluegrass Showcase, and the Stardust Theatre in Nashville, TN; the main stage of Freedom Hall for the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, KY; Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Festival in Bean Blossom, IN; the IBRA National Finals at the Miller Coliseum, Murfreesboro, TN; Royal Caribbean cruise lines; Steamboat Days, Des Arc, AR; Labor Daze, Oakfield, NY; and much more. They have appeared on television with the likes of Jerry Johnston and First Family Church of Overland Park, KS, and they are scheduled to shoot an upcoming episode of Great American Gospel hosted by Gospel music legend Ed O'Neal, as well as an upcoming appearance on the Total Christian Television network (TCT).
Previous recordings include Streams (2007), their self-titled project The Needhams (2005), A Family Christmas (2004), Saved to Serve (2004), Almost Home: Live! (2002) and Ready to Go (2001). And with songs like "Pennies From Heaven," "Walking on the Water," "One Way or Another," "Behold the Lamb," "When the Trumpet Sounds," "I'm Going Through," and "He Built a Bridge," The Needhams continue a tradition of quality music with a strong, heartfelt message.
A rich history of family harmony and their personal faith in Jesus Christ have brought The Needhams to where they are today. Ultimately, it is their goal to glorify God, encourage fellow believers, and share the Gospel.
The Needhams' focus is to present Christ's love by way of songs with the very personal themes of faith, forgiveness and family. Their current radio single "Give It All to Me" follows the Top 80 charting "Streams of Living Water." Now, the Needhams have released a brand new CD, What A Difference. Produced by Joel Key, What A Difference is a benchmark project for the group which takes the listener on a journey of encouragement. Fresh songwriting by Diane, Dave and Corina includes such songs as "Middle of a Miracle", "I Am a Nobody", "Come Home to Me", "This Is My Jericho", "Help Me to Forgive", "Standing on the Promises", "I Will Praise You", " Give Me Jesus", "Hardly Wait for Sunday", "Joy of the Lord", "Speak to Me", "and the title track "What A Difference."
Ten years of touring is a journey which has found The Needhams on stage at places like the Opryland Hotel, the Gibson Bluegrass Showcase, and the Stardust Theatre in Nashville, TN; the main stage of Freedom Hall for the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, KY; Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Festival in Bean Blossom, IN; the IBRA National Finals at the Miller Coliseum, Murfreesboro, TN; Royal Caribbean cruise lines; Steamboat Days, Des Arc, AR; Labor Daze, Oakfield, NY; and much more. They have appeared on television with the likes of Jerry Johnston and First Family Church of Overland Park, KS, and they are scheduled to shoot an upcoming episode of Great American Gospel hosted by Gospel music legend Ed O'Neal, as well as an upcoming appearance on the Total Christian Television network (TCT).
Previous recordings include Streams (2007), their self-titled project The Needhams (2005), A Family Christmas (2004), Saved to Serve (2004), Almost Home: Live! (2002) and Ready to Go (2001). And with songs like "Pennies From Heaven," "Walking on the Water," "One Way or Another," "Behold the Lamb," "When the Trumpet Sounds," "I'm Going Through," and "He Built a Bridge," The Needhams continue a tradition of quality music with a strong, heartfelt message.
A rich history of family harmony and their personal faith in Jesus Christ have brought The Needhams to where they are today. Ultimately, it is their goal to glorify God, encourage fellow believers, and share the Gospel.
Why this name?
Our family name
Do you play live?
Live band, anywhere: churches, fairs, concert halls, private engagements, stadiums, coliseums, rodeos...and more!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Access to artist sites and public relations have made it possible to get more information to fans and for them to respond to artists' music.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
It would have to be an extremely solid deal with parameters laid out explicitly and measurable results determined.
Band History:
David Needham played on stage with Lefty Frizzell and Marty Robbins, but found Christ and turned his heart to sharing the Gospel in song. Early years found The Needham family touring the northeastern U.S. with David's wife Eileen also playing guitar, their son Dave on bass guitar, their daughter Diane on drums. The children eventually married or moved away. Diane joined her husband Steve's family as a guitarist and Dave joined the Dixie Melody Boys. Young Dave moved to TN near Dave and Eileen and he restarted The Needhams. Diane and Steve (drummer) moved to TN and joined the family. Dave married Corina and her voice was a welcome addition to the family. Now, Diane and Steve's children participate in the group with Steve, Jr. as the lead guitarist and Adrienne adding her voice. Three generations are found on stage with The Needhams!
Your influences?
So many...eveything from Chet Atkins and old-school country to the Kingsmen and much of the modern country sound one hears today. With three generations, it's quite an amalgamation of music!
Favorite spot?
Varies by group member.
Equipment used:
Sennheiser mics, mackie board, fender bass and electric guitars, taylor and takamine acoustic guitars, epiphone mandolin, roland drums, ev and yamaha speakers and a myriad of mutts for everything else...
Anything else...?
We are a band and a vocal group all at once. We want you to enjoy our music and we really want you to catch the message that Jesus Christ loves you!
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