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Ian and Dom met at
North Trafford College in September 2001 and
started writing songs. Frame of Mind formed at
this time with bassist Jon and drummer Joel, but
it wasn't until Paolo and Dave replaced them in
early 2002 that things really started for Frame
of Mind.
"We all have
made a lot of sacrifices," said Ian. "Don
and myself gave up our collage courses and have
gone full time with the band. The first gig we
played with the current line up was at the
Roadhouse in Manchester soon after Paolo and Lee
joined us.
We have created a
strong following and we have gigs booked at The
Printworks in the city. However," continued
Ian, "we don't like to play in the city.
City venues are not good for bands that are
starting out; they don't pay well unless you can
get a lot of people down to see you. At the
beginning it's hard enough without having to
worry about money. It took us six months to sort
out the sound and it's an expensive hobby."."
Before Frame of Mind
formed, Ian and Dom were in other bands. Ian
drummed for a band called Slide. "The
difference with Frame of Mind," said Ian
"is that we are all influenced by different
music. I think this holds the attention of our
audiences when we play live better than if we all
liked the same type of music. But you will need
to come and see us play to experience it!"
Red Hot Chilli
Peppers, Matchbox 20, U2, Train, Stone Roses and
Happy Mondays are just some of the bands that
influence Frame of Mind.
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"Our lyrics are
based on experiences that people can relate to.
It is a good feeling when you hear people singing
your own songs. I got an email a few months ago
from a girl who lived down south who had just
split up with her boyfriend," said Ian.
"She had heard On My Mind and emailed me to
tell me that she liked it a lot. Things like that
make all the work and effort that we have put
into the band worthwhile."
"We write the
songs together and we motivate each other,"
said Ian. "We know each other inside and out.
Dom is the most naturally talented of the band
and I know he won't like me saying this," he
laughed, "but he is also the laziest."
Frame of Mind are a
talented band waiting for the right record deal.
"When we first started out we would have
accepted any record deal," said Ian. "Now
we have learnt a few things about the music
industry. I'm not saying that we are cynical; we
are just waiting for the deal that is right for
us."
See more of Frame of
Mind on their website http://www.frameofmind.org.uk where you can listen to
some of their tracks, such as On My Mind.
Want to send Andrea
a message ? Email Andrea@ukevents.net
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