Trent Allen
Dreams So Real was an American band from Athens, GA who gained national exposure in the late 80's and early 90's. Led by songwriter Barry Marler on lead vocals and guitar, with Trent Allen on bass and backing vocals and Drew Worsham on drums. Formed in 1983 when its members met in an Athens record store, their debut single, "Everywhere Girl" produced by Peter Buck of R.E.M., was released in 1985 and was very successful on college radio. He also produced their first album, 1986's Father's House. The band gained exposure by performing in Athens, GA: Inside/Out, a rock documentary on their hometown music scene. They released Rough Night in Jericho in 1988. The title track earned some success, reaching No. 28 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart and receiving heavy MTV airplay.