Hi! Could you please each start by introducing yourselves to our
readers?
Hey...This is Ryan Simmons from Addison Road; along with Jenny
Simmons, Ryan Gregg, & Travis Lawrence.
Where does the name 'Addison Road' come from?
Well, unfortunately, there is not a very exciting story with the name.
We were in the middle of looking for a band name and could not agree on
anything! We played this one show and we were talking to the sound tech
who had just has a baby and named it...Addison. So, we really liked the
name and started toying around with it. Somehow the word "road" came
along and it all just stuck.
How would you describe your style of music?
This is always such a hard question... I think our music is
rock/pop-rock with a female fronted voice...
What do you enjoy writing songs about the most?
I think the thing we enjoy writing about the most is just what we are
dealing with in our own lives. Whether that is a song of questions or
struggles, or a song that is filled with hope, they are usually all
songs that can relate to one of us in one way or another.
Do you have a favorite song from your album? If so could you tell us a
little about it and why you like it?
Jenny: "Hold On, Let Go is a very personal and special song to me. In
April 2003, my grandfather was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer.
There were several things the family could chose from as far as
treatments, but the results were all going to be about the same, they
would only buy him a few months. My grandmother and those closest to him
were torn with what to do. Life is a funny thing. We cling to life.
Instead of letting people die naturally, we do a million things to keep
them alive, even when their bodies are ready to go. Hold On, Let Go
embodies the struggle that we face in making decisions of such great
proportions. So often we want to hold on with all of our might when we
need to let go, other times we let go of things too soon and we don't
hold on. My grandfather died in May 2003. This song was written about
him on a night when I really felt my heart breaking over his loss.
However, this song can be applied to many situations in life. How often
do we find ourselves in relationships, major decisions, life struggles
and we wonder if we should hold on or let go? Only God can give wisdom
in such situations that guides us, and only God can grant understanding
when we have to let go of something precious to us."
Could you tell me a little about the story behind the song 'Walk Away'?
This song could have several meanings. It's basically about all of the
things in our lives that we just need to walk away from. I think
everyone can relate to that at some point in their lives. The times when
you get to the place and you realize you have had enough of whatever it
is in your life that you are dealing with and you just have to turn your
back on it and walk away.
Who are some of your favorite bands and musicians?
Well, I can't speak for everyone, but some of my (Ryan S.) favorite
bands are U2 and Coldplay. Right now I also enjoy listening to Ryan
Adams, Damian Rice, and Switchfoot.
What countries do you most hope your career will allow you to visit?
I think it would be incredible for our music to open doors for us to visit
any country. That would be such an amazing opportunity.
What is something you stand for in your life and strongly believe in?
Wereally believe and stand in our relationship with God. It is what
motivates and causes us to do all that we do.
What's next for your music?
Well, we are in the very beginning stages of writing some new songs for
a new album. So, we are excited about that. We have a couple written and
recorded already.
Thanks for your time. Is there anything you'd like to say to the people
reading this?
Thanks so much! Feel free to drop as an e-mail anytime! http://www.addisonroad.com
