Backstory:
Original Evening was born in the heart of the artsy neighborhood of Soho, New York in the late 1990s. The band was composed of four friends: frontman and guitarist, Jack O’Riley, bassist, Samantha Walker, drummer, Max “Thunder” Jackson, and keyboardist, Tim “Keys” Reynolds. They found their soul of music within the confines of their small garage, jamming out and creating a unique sound that was a combination of their diverse musical influences. What started as just friends hanging out, slowly morphed into something bigger than they could have ever imagined, as their music began to resonate with the eclectic, diverse crowd of Soho, setting them on a path of local fame and beyond.
Genre:
Indie Rock infused with elements of Neo-psychedelia and Post-punk revival
Song Title:
“Underneath the Neon Lights”
Full song lyrics:
[Verse 1]
Am G D
Walking down the boulevard, late at night
Am G D
Underneath the neon lights, feeling right
Am G D
Strangers passing by, lost in their own fight
Am G D
In this city of dreams, we take flight
[Chorus]
C G D
Underneath the neon lights, we find our way
C G D
Caught in the rhythm of the night, we sway
C G D
In the echoes of the city’s heartbeat, we play
C G D
Underneath the neon lights, we stay
[Verse 2]
Am G D
Graffiti walls tell stories untold
Am G D
In this city of silver and gold, we hold
Am G D
To the dreams, to the love, to the bold
Am G D
Underneath the neon lights, we unfold
[Chorus]
C G D
Underneath the neon lights, we find our way
C G D
Caught in the rhythm of the night, we sway
C G D
In the echoes of the city’s heartbeat, we play
C G D
Underneath the neon lights, we stay
Fan Testimonial:
Fan’s Name: Laura Sinclair
Why and How is this band her favorite:
Laura Sinclair, who is also known as ‘The Lady in Red’ by the band, is a diehard Original Evening fan. She’s been following them since their first gig in a small coffee shop in Soho. She says, “There’s something raw and real about Original Evening’s music that resonates with me. The way they blend different genres into a unique sound is something I’ve never heard before. Their song ‘Underneath the Neon Lights’ became my anthem—it talks about the city, about dreams, about life. It’s not just music, it’s a feeling. It’s like they’ve put my emotions into words and melodies. They might be named Original Evening, but for me, they light up every part of my day.”