Southern Most Star are a four piece roots rock/alternative band out of Dallas, Texas who cite such diverse acts as Pearl Jam, Radiohead (evident on their tune "Three Words"), Incubus and the Mars Volta as influences. The guys are building a following in their home area as well as on MySpace. As part of what we hope to be a somewhat regular feature, we reached out to a fan via MySpace to conduct an interview with someone from the band.

Erica Smith caught up with lead vocalist Patrick Alan:

ES: Who are the other band members?

PA: Paul Wade (lead guitar), Brandon Bush (bass) and Andy Sanchez (drums).

ES: How did you meet to form the band?

PA: Paul and I met through the Dallas Observer, Brandon is Paul's cousin from California and we met Andy though Myspace.

ES: What makes you want to work with the other band members?

PA: Pretty much their openness to all kinds of music and they are just a great bunch of guys

ES: What is the best thing about working in a band dynamics?

PA: Being able to bring an idea for a song, and watching it transform.

ES: How did the name "Southern Most Star" develop?

PA: I was up really late one night and it just kinda came out, and being from Texas we're the southern most state.

ES: When did you write your first song?

PA: I wrote my first song when I was 9 years old. And we still play a version of it today, its called "Between Your Arms."

ES: What's your favorite part of performing live?

PA: I love pouring out every drop of emotion and energy onstage, it's an amazing feeling to be able to show so much of yourself and have people identify with that.

ES: What are you mostly looking forward to about the future with the band?

PA: Playing for as many people as we can before its too late.

Southern Most Star won't have too wait long to get back in front of a crowd. They play tonight at Rock Steady in Plano, Texas. Future dates also include: May 5th at Syn Bar in Dallas, May 20th at The Door in Canton, May 21st at Fat Daddys in Lewisville and then back in Dallas June 15th for an acoustic set at the Liquid Lounge.