From The Eccentric, Volume 5, Number 1
Christiansburg, VA
by Benjamin Siegler and Stephanie Dworak
December 1997
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Sound Barrier Interview

How long has the band been together?
  Since 1993, 4+ years

What were previos names for Midway?
  Watershed, then Watershed Down

Musical Influences
  Matthew Sweet, Innocent Nixon, and the Beetles

How did your music career begin?
  John - I always wanted to be in a music band.
  Andy - Started as a hobby (on drums).
  Ben - Started as piano lessons.

Has the band ever gotten in trouble?
  Had trouble finding a place to practice.  Got a ton of noise complaints.

Favorite childhood toy?
  John - Legos
  Andy - Legos
  Ben - Sit-n-Spin

Is there a ritual before performances?
  "I usually finish writing the lyrics to the song just before we perform" - John

Who would portray you in a movie?
  John - John Goodman
  Andy - Anthony Michael Hall
  Ben - Mr. Bean

If your band was to relocate, where would you go?
  Because of an unknown popularity at GMU, they'd move up to Fairfax.