Backstory:
Usable Yard was born on the college campus of Princeton University, where four eclectic individuals with a shared love for music came together. The band members include lead vocalist and guitarist, Danny ‘Deke’ Keegan, bassist, Marc ‘Twin’ Twain, drummer, Sammy ‘Zygo’ Ziegler, and keyboardist, Jenny ‘Jazz’ Jefferson. They started off playing for small campus events and soon gained popularity for their unique sound and meaningful lyrics. Their passion for creating music that resonated with their experiences and emotions led them to pursue their music endeavor more seriously. After graduating, they moved to New York City and started performing at various venues, gradually building their fanbase.
Genre:
Alternative Rock/Indie Pop
Title:
“Stargazing in Reverse”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse1)
[Dm]Trapped in the city lights, [G]yearning for the stars,
[A]Lost in the noise of life, [Bm]dreaming from afar.
[Dm]Remember the usable yard, [G]where we used to lie,
[A]Counting the shooting stars, [Bm]under the open sky.
(Chorus)
[F]Stargazing in reverse, [C]from NYC to universe,
[G]In the echoes of the night, [Am]finding our own light.
[F]Holding on to memories, [C]of the times we were free,
[G]In the backyard, under the tree, [Am]where we used to be.
(Verse2)
[Dm]Skyscrapers touch the clouds, [G]hiding the stellar glow,
[A]Yet in our hearts resounds, [Bm]the rhythm of the cosmos.
[Dm]Echoes of the usable yard, [G]reverberate in our chords,
[A]Beating the city’s facade, [Bm]with our untamed words.
(Chorus)
[F]Stargazing in reverse, [C]from NYC to universe,
[G]In the echoes of the night, [Am]finding our own light.
[F]Holding on to memories, [C]of the times we were free,
[G]In the backyard, under the tree, [Am]where we used to be.
The bands favorite fan’s name and why:
The band’s favorite fan is a young woman named Emily Johnson. Emily, a photographer by profession, discovered Usable Yard during one of their early performances in a small downtown NYC cafe. She was captivated by their raw energy and the depth of their lyrics. She started following the band to all their gigs, taking stunning photos and helping Usable Yard establish an impactful social media presence.
Emily’s Testimonial:
“Usable Yard is an embodiment of authenticity and passion. Their music speaks to my heart, their lyrics are like poetry, and there’s a rawness to their sound that’s truly captivating. I’ve followed them from their college days, and seeing them grow as artists has been an absolute delight. They have a knack for creating an atmosphere that makes you feel like you are part of their journey. Usable Yard isn’t just a band, it’s an experience, a community, and a source of immense inspiration.”