Backstory:
Ready Carpenter Ant is a group of four close-knit friends from the southern hills of Georgia who found solace in their shared love for music. The band was formed in the humid summer of 2010, under a weather-beaten canopy in the backyard of lead singer, Jonny ‘Carpenter’ Casey’s home. The band’s name was inspired by a red carpenter ant that Jonny found tirelessly working in his backyard, and it seemed to echo the essence of their journey — a relentless pursuit of a shared dream.
In their early years, the band performed at local bars, college festivals, and small-time gigs, slowly but steadily building a loyal fanbase with their unique sound. Their breakthrough came in 2015 when they were discovered by a talent scout at a music festival in Atlanta. Since then, Ready Carpenter Ant has taken the music industry by storm, sharing their distinctive blend of Southern charm and gritty musical genius.
Genre:
Southern Rock and Blues
Title:
“Hammer in the Wind”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
Em C G D
Underneath the Georgia sun, a hammer in the wind,
Em C G D
Chasing dreams, got the blues, where do I begin?
Em C G D
Workin’ all day, playin’ all night, got no time to pretend,
Em C G D
I’m just a carpenter ant, with a heart on the mend.
(Chorus)
Em C G D
I’m a Ready Carpenter Ant, workin’ in the southern land,
Em C G D
Got the wind in my sails, guitar in my hand.
Em C G D
I’m a ready carpenter ant, I play the blues to understand,
Em C G D
How the rhythm of life, is like grains of sand.
(Verse 2)
Em C G D
I found love, I lost love, beneath the starry sky,
Em C G D
Sang songs of sorrow, with a tear in my eye.
Em C G D
I’m just a carpenter ant, with a song to sing,
Em C G D
I strum the strings of life, in the hope it’ll bring.
(Chorus)
Em C G D
I’m a Ready Carpenter Ant, workin’ in the southern land,
Em C G D
Got the wind in my sails, guitar in my hand.
Em C G D
I’m a ready carpenter ant, I play the blues to understand,
Em C G D
How the rhythm of life, is like grains of sand.
Favorite Fan:
The band’s favorite fan is a woman named Becca Sullivan from their hometown. Becca has been with them from the beginning, attending every local gig, and has traveled long distances to be there for their larger concerts. She is their favorite because she embodies the spirit of the band — relentless, passionate, and genuine.
Becca Testimonial:
“Ready Carpenter Ant is more than just a band to me. They’ve been the soundtrack to my life’s ups and downs. Their music speaks to me on a personal level, it’s raw, it’s real, and it’s like a friend telling me to keep going, no matter what. I feel a connection with each song they play. Their music is the rhythm to my life and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”