Name?: Jason Jevens, songwriter and singer with Blind Io.

Who are you?

A Manchester-based band five piece. Jason Vox and rhythm guitar, Jonny lead guitar, James drums, Jim bass, Sam keys.

How did you get together?

Through a series of chance meetings. We didn't grow up together, or decide to do this on a whim; we're all together solely because of our love of music. There have been many line up changes over the years, but we've finally found the one that works.

The story so far...

We originated from a band called The Tangents almost 10 years ago! Jim's the sole survivor. Blind Io have been around for the last five years, I've been in the band for two years. We've had appearances on BBC GMR Radio, and All FM, and we've gigged at almost every venue Manchester has to offer. Its only over the last six months things have started to happen and everything's just fallen into place, its pretty weird, but really exciting. Watch this space!

What do you sound like?

We've been described as a moody 70's progressive rock band with elements of Pink Floyd and Fleetwood Mac! There's definitely a big Pink Floyd influence in the band, along with Velvet Underground. I'm personally influenced by Jeff Buckley, Doves and Goo Goo Dolls. All sounds like a bit of an odd mix, but works surprisingly well!

What's on your record player?

Jeff Buckley Grace. Still to this day, one of the greatest and most underrated albums of all time.

If you could play with one band, who would it be and why?

It would have to be Pink Floyd. Jonny, James and Jim were like giddy schoolgirls when they reunited to play Live 8 last year. They are a band unsurpassed by anyone, and quite possibly one of the greatest bands of all time.

What's been the highlight so far?

When we played to a capacity crowd at the Academy 3 in January. That was our first real headlining gig in Manchester. It was one of those nights when realised that we were doing things right at last, and since then we've gone from strength to strength.

And the most embarrassing moment?

Playing the UK Emergenza final at the Astoria 2 in London. We just weren't ready at the time. Watching our performance back we realised we weren't as good as we thought we were. It was after that when we more or less started again from scratch, and ditched all of our previous material. It ended up being a real turning point for the band.

What's your definition of success?

I suppose it's when you're doing the things that you've always dreamt of. For me, appearing on the Jools Holland show, and playing Glastonbury. I'd be more than happy then!

What have you got lined up for the future?

We've just signed to Room 5 Recordings, who are a small independent Manchester based label, with who we are working on our debut EP Early Arrivals, hopefully due for release in April. It will be available via our website www.blindio.co.uk and in some independent record shops. We're also playing another headlining gig at the Manchester Academy 3 on Sunday March 19, and supporting another great local Manchester band called Gecko on June 1 again at the Academy 3. You can also keep an eye on what's going on with us at www.myspace.com/blindiomusic How long before you can quit the day jobs?

Hopefully not too long. We've just brought in an excellent manager, and with everything else that's going on things could be a hell of a lot worse, but we're not counting our chickens yet! We're all keeping our fingers crossed.

If I was your fairy godmother and could grant you one wish, what would it be?

To headline the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury. I couldn't think of anything in the world better than that.

Blind Io played Manchester Academy 3 on March 19