In this cold, dull month of March, we discovered none other than the very talented band 'Silvertrain' to brighten up the horizon. The band line up is currently Richie Allen, John Brandon, Graeme Lloyd and Steve Cook and they are making their mark in the music world notching up some incredible rock/pop songs these days, not to mention fans! Their debut single 'Angel By My Side' hit the top spot in less than a week on the Soundclick pop/rock charts and was released as a single on February 6th.

We hope they will continue to bless us with quality music and what we believe to be, very catchy vocals. If you haven't yet heard 'Angel By My Side' we recommend you get on that train right away! We guarantee you will enjoy listening to all the songs these guys have to offer. Very good quality production, catchy song-writing and a genuinely nice bunch too! What more could we ask for?

The Interview

1. Location?

Bournemouth, UK

2. How did the band meet/form?

Myself (John), and Richie worked together and just got talking one day. Richie was writing poetry and I had just started playing guitar so we hooked up!

3. Musical style/genre?

Pop/Rock

4. How long have you been together?

About ten years.

5. What is your favourite music gear/equipment?

Any one of my guitars.

6. What is the best album/single you ever bought?

John - Greenday - Good Riddance (Time of your Life). Richie - Python Lee Jackson - Broken Dream

7. What is the best band you ever heard of?

John - Bon Jovi Richie - Red Hot Chilli Peppers

8. If you were suddenly the most influential people in the music industry what would you change about it?

We would concentrate on the music, as nowadays image seems more important than the music.

9. What is your philosophy on life?

Be happy.

10. What do you think is important for a band to stay together?

Sense of humour, flexibility and patience.

11. Whats your most treasured possessions?

People are more important than possessions, so our families.

12. What would you like to achieve in 2004?

Wow. Things are going so great already, just carry on doing what we are doing the way we want to do it!

13. Where was your most memorable performance?

Believe it or not we have never gigged before.

14. What are your biggest fears?

Losing someone you love.

15.Who do you admire and why?

Anyone who has the guts and determination to go out there and do what they want to do, and still manage to keep their feet on the ground.

16. What is your worst or funniest experience whilst performing?

We have never gigged.

17. What/who influences your music the most?

Life, the universe and everything!

18. What does success mean to you?

It doesn't have to be material, I think we have had success already. Alot of people really seem to be getting our music, which is all we ever really wanted.

19. What would you like to be remembered for?

Lots of good songs, rather than one great song.

20. What advice would you give newcomers to the music industry?

Don't take yourself too seriously, enjoy what you are doing or its not worth doing and don't get stitched up.

Some great advice there Silvertrain, thank you for taking part in our monthly feature. To hear more of Silvertrain visit www.silvertrain.biz

IF YOU would like the chance to be a featured artist on Melodrift Productions, just send your answers to the above questions, plus a pic of yourself or band, to contact@melodrift.com

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