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White Iron Band - Interview with Andy

Here's an interview with Andy of the White Iron Band.  Thank you Andy!

Question:
"Names of the members of the band and instruments they play?"

Answer:
"Matt-Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals, Hondo-Keyboards, Organ, Vocals, Sammy-Lead Guitar, Vocals, Chad-Drums, Andy-Drums, Reed Freedon-Bass, Pedal Mike Johnson-Pedal Steel"

Question:
"How did the band get its name?"

Answer:
"We played at a party on White Iron Lake in Ely, and we had no name, so we dubbed ourselves 'Sufferin' Sam & The White Iron Band'."

Question:
"How long has this group of people made up the band?"

Answer:
"Everyone except Reed and Pedal Mike have have been in the band since 1998."

Question:
"Album(s) released and the year(s) they were released?"

Answer:
"Released our self-titled album May 3rd, 2002."

Question:
"Where can people find out more about your band?"

Answer:
"www.whiteironband.com"

Question:
"Where's your favorite place to perform and why?"

Answer:
"Probably the Long Branch in Ely, because it's where we got our start, and it's one of the coolest rooms around."

Question:
"What's your favorite thing about entertaining?"

Answer:
"Having a song work the first time we play it live, and seeing the crowd react favorably to it."

Question:
"What's your least favorite thing about entertaining?"

Answer:
"All the leg work."

Question:
"What's your most memorable moment off stage, music related?"

Answer:
"Being asked to play at Harvest Fest 2002 with Willie Nelson."

Question:
"Is there anything your fans don't know about you that you think they should?"

Answer:
"We aren't actually from Ely."

Question:
"Is there anything you want to say to your fans?"

Answer:
"Keep it outlaw."

 

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