In 1993, Neil auditioned with a group of musicians from    Ilkley who had previously worked under the name    of 'Casa Fina'. It was soon apparent that a style would    be defined from the initial jamming sessions and    rehearsals. Throughout 1994 Persuasion played countless    gigs at pubs and clubs around Yorkshire. More often than    not, taking the place by storm. The first songs to be    demo'd were 'Louise' and 'Perfect Holiday' and the band    were approached by Flat Records of Reigate to do test    recordings and pre-production work on an album.     The band declined the contract hoping for more substantial backing. In 1994,     Persuasion completed their debut album entitled Phase Six. CD's and cassettes     were sold in intervals at performances, as the band were still looking for serious     record label interest or a publishing deal. Basing their style as a kind of funk-rock     70's style revival meant a wide appeal, especially in student halls. Gigs at Ilkley's     'Rose & Crown' were always crammed wall to wall with supporters, and the band     seemed to go from strength to strength.     One of the bands favourite places to perform was The Harrogate Arms. It was here     that Persuasion met Tim Paul of Stray FM Radio, who asked the five-piece if they     would  be interested in doing an interview. On Tim's show the band answered     questions about their influences and about plans for the future. Tim also played     three songs 'God',  'Louise' and 'Keep off the grass'. Following the radio interview     Persuasion were invited to perform at The 'Mid-Summer Madness' Rock Concert at     The Harrogate Arms. This prestigious annual open-air event was also broadcast     [more]