Q:  Who is web master/main contact for this site?
A:  This web site is owned and maintained by Rob Ross (that would be me).
 
Q:  It's now been over two years since you left the band.  Do you miss it and do you think you'd ever do it again?  The album is great and I wish I'd seen you guys now that I know how good you are--or were.
A:  Thank you for the compliment; much appreciated.  At this moment, I can't say that I would never do it again.  I have nothing but good things to say about The Punch Line and only the fondest of memories.  I prefer to concentrate on the positives.  So with that, if anyone ever called and said, "hey, are you up for doing something?", I'd listen.  And if I felt it could be fun and musically exciting, then yes.

Q:  It's great that you're doing a new album.  What made you decide to do one now?
A:  Thank you.  I think the time is right; I have enough songs that I like enough to make an honest and focused effort with.  I also felt the itch to record again.  I think these songs have a good vibe and a perspective that's representative of who I currently am on a musical level.
 
Q:  Your solo album is called "Last Stop On The Arlington Line".  Forgive the ignorance of this, but what is the Arlington line?
A:  It's not ignorant at all!  I hope the title isn't too cryptic.  The "Arlington" line was also known as the "North Shore" line and it was a commuter railway that ran along the North Shore of Staten Island until March 31st, 1953, when it was discontinued with the "South Beach" line.  There are a few abandoned stations that still remain to this day, albeit decayed.  I love trains; I love the history of my home borough and this is about as pure and heartfelt as I can be about Staten Island.  The wonderful thing is a plan has been announced to rebuild the line and make it operable for residents again, so here's hoping.

I actually finished writing "Train Of Thought" in May, 1987 while sitting on the Port Richmond station, which is still there and in tact today.  A trivia note for you buffs:  Madonna shot part of her "Papa Don't Preach" video on that station!  I kid you not.

Not to get on a soapbox or on a tangent, but there are no remnants of the South Beach line; I took a few photos back in 1987, which I've posted on this site and my friend, Gary Owen, who is a gifted local musician, has a wonderful South Beach line tribute page on his website (which is on the LINKS page of this site).  Check it out!

Q:  Where did you get the name "Spin Cycle Recordings"? 
A:  It's the title of a song by That Petrol Emotion, my all-time favorite band.  It's a direct tribute to them.

Q:  Are you planning on playing live again?
A:  Yes, I am.  Both acoustic solo and with other musicians.  It's strictly for the love of playing.  I'm too old to want to pretend to be a "rock star"!  Rest assured, with the company I've been keeping as of late, it will be soon, so please come check it out and hopefully, you'll enjoy my performances.

Q:  Who owns Synchronic Entertainment?  Are you part of another company?  Who does your distribution?
A:  I am the sole proprietor.  While it would be nice to have greater financial backing other than my own (and that's minimal, at best), I would prefer to stay this course for the time being.  I have viable distribution networks (i.e. The Orchard, CD Baby, etc.). and this has helped move considerable units for The Punch Line's CD.