LAST TRAIN BAND
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play lo-fi play hi-fi  crosscut saw 1
play lo-fi play hi-fi  guilt for you
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Invisible Man (studio version)
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Dont Look Back (studio ver)
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Truth (studio ver)
play lo-fi play hi-fi  INVISIBLE MAN
play lo-fi play hi-fi  TRUTH
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Starting Down (live ver)
play lo-fi play hi-fi  If I (live mix)
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Bad for me (live mix)
Last Train Band are :-


Alex McGrath: Vocals: With more than 20 years as a pro singer, Alex has a wealth of experience as a vocalist/frontman and session singer for Radio, TV. His searing range, and powerhouse vocal combined with a dynamic musicality, charisma and a great sense of humour makes him the perfect choice to front Last Train Band.


Adrian Dear: Bass, Vocals: A regular performer on the acoustic/roots scene and an established singer songwriter in his own right, Adrian brings a melodic touch to the bass playing for Last Train Band. He has worked as a semi pro guitarist and teacher for 20 years, writing and collaborating with musicians throughout the Northwest and beyond.

Terry McCusker: Drums, Vocals: A stalwart on the pro scene, having toured Europe, America and the Middle East with many different artists. He regularly works in Film and TV in front of and behind the camera. For the last year, he has enjoyed powering out those Last Train grooves that are making fans everywhere they are played.

Ainsley Dunn: Guitars: Born and raised on Classic rock ‘n roll, Ainsley has found his feet in LTB. Diversions into an eclectic mix of musical ventures over the last 10 years would ultimately always see him return to his first love of grooving rock music. Of the philosophy “if I’m not tapping my foot, why should anybody else?” Ainsley brings strong rhythms and thoughtful melodies mixed with a great enthusiasm for the music.

Ray Palfreyman: Guitars,Sax : Went down to the Crossroads eons ago, cut his musical teeth in the pubs and clubs of his native Newcastle and ended up forming Last Train Band in Liverpool in 2007. Although known to “stumble” into jazz territory his heart is strictly in the blues…with a twist!

We play some of the great blues/rock classics , rare lesser known tunes, and brilliant original songs. CD FINISHED .....YEAH out at gigs and soon on all electronic download sites such as Amazon. Napster eMusic and iTunes..for the small sum of.........'we gotta eat???'
Why this name?
It came from the song 'Starting Down'
Do you play live?
Anytime we can.....
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
More choice, more variety ...thus making it easy to find more music ...but is it any good??
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yes if they gave us "loads a money" and kept out of anything to do with music direction !
Band History:
Last Train Band started in 2005 but the original line up has since broken up. Ray (guitar) and Terry (drums) reformed with new members . Ainz ,Ade and Alex (all A listers!!!) in April 2007 and play some of the great blues and rock type classics , rare lesser known tunes, and brilliant original songs. CD QUICKSAND is out NOW. Review from Bluesinthenorthwest.com..........Review: Last Train Band - Quicksand
Published by Ken on Sunday 19 October 2008 in Reviews. LAST TRAIN BAND
“Quicksand”
(self-release)
Since bluesinthenorthwest.com started, it is a major surprise how few releases we have reviewed from local bands, therefore this very noble effort from the Liverpool-based Last Train Band is most worthy of our attention!
The band comprise five talented and experienced musicians, namely Alex McGrath (vocals), Adrian Dear (bass, vocals), Terry McCusker (drums, vocals), Ainsley Dunn (guitar) and Ray Palfreyman (guitar, saxophone) - together they deliver an easy-on-the-ear blend of rocking blues, together with a ‘classic’ rock feel.
The ten tracks feature Alex McGrath’s fine voice, and lots of mighty fine slide guitar work - I presume, from Ainsley Dunn, who, without being presumptious must be a Rory Gallagher fan  - judging from the bouncy riff on “Washed Up” - recalling the great man’s “In Your Town” from way, way back!
The sparse “Starting Down” features some very nice saxophone from Ray Palfreyman - featuring a nice solo as the song builds; the rocking “Fishing” steams along with more slide guitar; with the acoustic stripped down blues of “Betrayed” containing some lovely steel guitar.
The closing “Obsession” takes us into rocky territory, not a million miles away from Bad Company - and, I would imagine, a killer in the live set. The five guys are all solid players and as previously mentioned, this is a most worthy album.
GRAHAME RHODES
Your influences?
John Mayall,Coltrane,Howlin' Wolf,Joe Walsh,John Schofield,Jan Garbarek,Albert,Freddie and BB King,Buddy Whittington,Eric Clapton,Jimi H,Jeff Beck,Seasick steve, Free, Bad Company and hundreds of others.......PS including Miles - nice!
Favorite spot?
French countryside......
Equipment used:
Fender,gibson,Ozark guitars. Cornford,Trace Elliot,Mesa Boogie ,Drums...who knows but lots of em!?! Pro Tools and Alesis recording gear....
Anything else...?
Blues and Snacks rule....along with Beer and wine!
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