308 GHOST TRAIN is an original rock act from Cortez, Florida with a sound based in the best of rock’s past and an uplifting and inspiring message for the people of today. We call it “Message Oriented Rock with a Classic Vibe”. 308 GHOST TRAIN makes music for music fans of all ages who’ve become disenfranchised with current trends and long for music with more alignment to the mainstream rock genre, music with substance and memorable style. The first EP, “Born In The Wild”, started releasing singles on May 24th, 2019, featuring five songs. The new EP “Train Of Thought” will be releasing singles starting with “Bleed Over Me” on June 3rd 2020.
308 GHOST TRAIN was founded by POSI Award-winning songwriter and vocalist Anthony “Train” Caruso, an intense and deeply spiritual performer. He pulled the name 308 GHOST TRAIN, from the Gospel of John 3:08 (“The wind blows where it pleases, no one knows where it comes from and where it is going but its in everyone born of the Spirit”), the Holy Ghost that moves in Caruso’s heart, and the unstoppable vehicle whose name he carries. The music he writes carries a message of inclusion, spirituality, positivity, hope, and patriotism that our world needs and Caruso feels that the wind has been pushing him towards this project his whole life. Even though the backing musicians can vary, The Ghost and Train remain constant. Regardless this versatile outfit has helped 308 GHOST TRAIN draw comparisons to John Fogerty/CCR, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, and John Mellencamp. Their sound is organic and timeless, built upon artistry and the human experience.
Train is an electrifying frontman capable of creating an immediate bond with an audience and authentically communicating emotions to his fans. “My passion for being the vehicle for songs from a divine force is the most humbling and honorable gift in the world,” he says and it’s clear he means it. 308 GHOST TRAIN is growing quickly and magnetizes listeners with a walk back in time that actually leads to a better future for rock music. Get onboard today and stay there.
The band members for the 308 GHOST TRAIN are Anthony “Train” Caruso (Vocals) Dave Taylor (Bass) Anthony Cucorullo (Lead Guitar) and Nate Kintner (Drums)
- Hi Anthony! Thanks so much for taking the time to speak to us. We’re thrilled to have you. 2019/2020 seems to be among your biggest years in the music industry, to date. What has been the single greatest achievement during this time period? What are you most proud of?
I would have to say I’m most proud of writing Bleed Over Me and that the release of Bleed Over Me has been the most significant rocket booster of the 308 GHOST TRAIN’s trajectory in to the Rock universe. Its almost 5 million plays has brought all of our other songs that were released last year ago with hardly any recognition to over 16 million plays in essence Bleed Over Me has launched us.
2. Of the singles you’ve had, “Bleed Over Me,” “Worn,” “21 Guns”…
which was the hardest to write and record and why?
Bleed Over Me because unlike most songs that usually come to me in my sleep, This song was written completely AWAKE as I was falling in love with my new girlfriend and Photographer Amanda I needed to give the song supreme justice to convey the power of what I was experiencing That took some writing and re writing.
3. Your music is heavily influenced by some great, classic rock bands. Who are your main influences?
Well there’s a lot of influence in my music and maybe that’s why we are having such success there’s something for everyone in our music. Off the top of my head I’d say The Beatles CCR, Bon Jovi, John Mellencamp, Matchbox Twenty plus a lot of One Hit wonders from all periods of music
4. If you could have been a fly on the wall during any songwriting session in history, what song would you most like to have watched and listened to being written? That is such a hard question because there are thousands but I’ll give you my top 4. 1 and 2 Let It Be/Yesterday Lennon/McCartney 3 Have you ever seen the rain John Fogerty and #4 3 am Rob Thomas
5. Corona Virus has been the big story of 2020, obviously. How has it affected you, personally? What’s the first thing you want to do once everything opens back up?
I have not been personally affected by COVID 19 in any negative way thus far. The first thing I want to do is go tour the US and Europe when this is over.
6. Where would your favorite place to perform live be and why?
Red Rocks in Colorado because its awesome natural acoustics
7. What’s next for 308 Ghost Train? Any new singles or full lengths coming?
Yes recording new material for EP starting early August of 2020
8. Thanks so much for your time, Anthony. Any parting words for our readers?
308 Ghost Train We are honoured and humbled by the outpouring of love across the globe our message for our present and future fans is: “We invite you to get to know us and our music. We hope that we can transcend cultural boundaries and have listeners worldwide, regardless of their belief system, unite together in our songs creating an oneness, therefore leading them to their seats and riding with the 308 GHOST TRAIN into the future.”