Backstory:

Rubbery Middle was formed in the heart of New Orleans in 2015. The lead singer, Jesse Alexander, was a washed-up blues musician looking for a fresh start. Bass player, Kimberly Richard, was a classically trained violinist who traded strings in pursuit of a different sound. Drummer, Scott “Scooter” Daniels, was a former jazz session player eager for a new challenge. The three of them found each other at a local music festival, and despite their diverse musical backgrounds, they discovered a shared love for the unexpected, the offbeat, and the downright weird.

Their musical journey began in a dingy basement, where they spent endless hours experimenting with sounds and styles. After countless jam sessions and several poorly-attended gigs, they found their groove in a blend of blues, rock, and psychedelic funk. The band’s name, Rubbery Middle, was inspired by their flexible approach to music and their desire to avoid being boxed into one genre.

Genre:
Blues-Rock with a hint of Psychedelic Funk

Title:
“Chasing Shadows on the Moon”

Full song lyrics:

(Verse 1: D-A-G / D-A-G)
D
Caught in the crossfire of a midnight duel,
A
Torn between the devil and a barstool.
G
I’ve been chasing shadows on the moon,
D
A broken heart playing a broken tune.

(Chorus: D-G / D-A-G)
D
Chasing shadows on the moon,
G
In the mirror of the saloon.
D
With the ghosts of yesterday,
A
Drinking my blues away.
G
Chasing shadows on the moon,
D
Hoping for a love that’s coming soon.

(Verse 2: D-A-G / D-A-G)
D
Lost in the rhythm of a voodoo beat,
A
Walking on Bourbon with two left feet.
G
I’m just chasing shadows on the moon,
D
A lonely wolf howling out of tune.

(Chorus repeats)

(Bridge: Bm-A / Bm-G)
Bm
Underneath the neon sky,
A
With a bourbon tear in my eye.
Bm
Against the tide, against the pull,
G
Just a shadow, feeling so dull.

(Chorus repeats)

Band’s favorite fan:

Our favorite fan has to be Steve “The Music Man” Johnson. He’s been at every gig since day one, rain or shine, always dancing up a storm in the front row. Steve’s testimony sums up why Rubbery Middle has become his favorite band:

“There’s something raw and real about Rubbery Middle. They play with passion and they’re not afraid to take risks. I love the blend of blues, rock, and psychedelic funk. It’s a sound that’s fresh yet familiar, like a musical gumbo. ‘Chasing Shadows on the Moon’ is my personal favorite – it’s a haunting tune that really gets under your skin. For me, there’s no other band quite like them.”