Backstory:
Rowdy Family was born when the three Cavanaugh siblings, Clara, Sean, and Ryan, along with their cousin Jack, found their grandfather’s old banjo and guitar stashed in their attic. Raised in the heartland of Kansas, the quartet grew up listening to folk music and bluegrass, which they later infused with rock elements. Their journey began with impromptu jam sessions which soon turned into locally famous barn performances. The band had a knack for creating songs that celebrated the simple joys of rural living, family ties, and shared misadventures, earning them a loyal following.
The band’s big break came when a talent scout from a major label happened to be in town visiting family and heard their lively performance at their local county fair. The scout was captivated by their raw talent and the undeniable chemistry, and signed them on the spot. The Rowdy Family took this opportunity and ran with it, delivering hit after hit and touring to sold-out venues across the country.
Genre:
Folk-Rock
Title:
“Remember the Cornfields”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[G] Down the old dirt road, [C] past the county line,
[D] The sun sets low, [Em] where we used to hide.
[G] Grandma’s old porch, [C] Daddy’s beat-up truck,
[D] Momma’s apple pie, [Em] can’t help but feel stuck.
(Chorus)
[G] Remember the cornfields, [C] under the prairie sky,
[D] A love that never yields, [Em] like the stars up high.
[G] Oh, the Rowdy Family, [C] in the heartland we remain,
[D] Singing our melody, [Em] in sunshine and rain.
(Verse 2)
[G] The creek runs deep, [C] as our laughter roars,
[D] The secrets we keep, [Em] behind the old barn doors.
[G] The hay bales high, [C] the fireflies glow,
[D] The moon up in the sky, [Em] guiding us as we go.
(Chorus)
[G] Remember the cornfields, [C] under the prairie sky,
[D] A love that never yields, [Em] like the stars up high.
[G] Oh, the Rowdy Family, [C] in the heartland we remain,
[D] Singing our melody, [Em] in sunshine and rain.
Fan Testimonial:
“I’m Jenny, a lifelong fan of Rowdy Family. Their music takes me back to my own upbringing in rural America and brings back so many beautiful memories of my family. The way they get everyone on their feet, clapping and singing along, it’s just pure magic! I’ve been to every single show they’ve played within a 200-mile radius and I have all their albums, several t-shirts, and even a signed poster. Why? Because their music is real, raw, and honest. It’s the sound of home, the sound of love and family, the sound of life. And for that, Rowdy Family will always be my favorite band.”