Jason Boland 9-25-03

ALC: When did you decide to come to Texas to play?

Jason: Soon as we started (as a band) Sept/98

ALC: How long has the band been together?

Jason: since 9/98

ALC: What's your favorite song to play and why?

Jason: Georgia on Fast Train by Billy Joe Shaver

ALC: What's been your music Influences?

Jason: Well besides the obvious (George Strait), Steve Earl and Jimmy Buffet.

ALC: Do you want to make it to Nashville or just stay in Texas?

Jason: Just want to make it!!! (Laughs)

ALC: About how many shows a year do you play?

Jason: 200 +

ALC: Do you ever get to be a fan at somebody else's show?

Jason: Yeah, CCR (Cross Canadian Ragweed), Reckless Kelly, and Micky and the Motorcars.

ALC: Will you play Rich Young Dumb Nypho tonight (a fav song of mine)?

Jason: Not sure (he did not get to play it that night)

ALC: Where do you see the band 5 years from now?

Jason: In a bar ditch, in a mansion (laughs)

ALC: Does your family ever get to travel with you?

Jason: Not really travel but they come to the shows they can make it to (he mentioned his fiance was somewhere around)

ALC: Do you ever get burned out like George Strait in Pure Country?

Jason: HELL NO!!! Blessed to be here.

Interview by Rochelle Feeney