Babel’ is a continuation of a project; it’s not like now we are more theatrical. We’ve grown up, seen places, been places, and that is shown in this album. Winston Marshall Read Quote
I think that’s why so many school bands start on guitars: because they hide their mistakes with the distortion. Winston Marshall Read Quote
When we first started touring, we were going to these towns we’d never otherwise go to, never otherwise see, and that’s sort of why we like being in a band. But we started playing these bigger rooms and not even seeing the towns. Winston Marshall Read Quote
Things got big quickly for us, and playing arenas… it’s like – and every band will tell you this – you don’t see any of the town. Winston Marshall Read Quote
Class is a big issue here. And some people get picked on more than others. I think we probably do. I mean, it doesn’t help that we wear waistcoats and tweed the whole time. But there is a reverse snobbishness in England towards that sort of stuff. And I think that’s one of the reasons we really enjoy America, ‘cos we’re classless. Winston Marshall Read Quote
The thing about Nashville that’s amazing is everyone plays… so you don’t meet up for a drink, you meet up for a pick. It’s an incredibly creative town, just bubbling with energy. Winston Marshall Read Quote
It’s always great to see grey hairs in a crowd; people who are older have been to a lot more gigs than the kids; they’ve seen everything, so seeing them in the crowd means we’ve earned their applause. Winston Marshall Read Quote
