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drive to make and perform memorable pop music is a walk
of faith and intoxication across a thin beam over a pit
of nightmares. In this case a songwriter, Dennis Sheridan,
competes to be heard over the drunken voices of his peers.
Quietly, a phenomenon grows outside of the music itself
as three friends, Andy Hurt soon followed by Bill Green
and Angela Skimmerhorn, join in with no agenda other than
their shared love of good song. This collective force,
combined with the soul of Louisville, KY, gave birth to
the experience that is Follow the Train.
Several elements/influences come together to create the
music of Follow the Train. Most notably and most often
noted, are REM, The Church, The Flaming Lips and The Cure.
The drums are delivered with solid precision, the bass
is driving and powerful, and the keys provide a beautiful
and comfortable atmosphere that swims through the thick,
sparkling guitar as the vocals rise and fall with the tides
of sound.
The band's 7-song Ep, "The Great Disturbance (2004,
Debauchery Records)," was recorded over the course
of three full nights plus a few additional hours for final
touches. Kevin Ratterman (Louisville Producer/Recordist
extraordinaire, Elliott drummer) did the entire recording
in his studio located in one of the family funeral homes.
The Ep's first single, "Wake Up" has enjoyed
a flattering amount of play on local public radio….But
this feels like a beginning. Follow the Train have taken
their first steps across the thin beam, hoping to elude
the nightmares and infiltrate your memory.
- Dennis Sheridan - Guitar, Vocals
- Angela Skimmerhorn - Keys
- Andy Hurt - Drums
- Bill Green - Bass
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