Backstory:
The Ready Ship journey began on a remote island in Maine, where three childhood friends: Jim ‘Hawk’ Hawkins on lead guitar and vocals, Billy ‘Bones’ McCoy on bass, and Benjamin ‘Ben’ Gunn on drums, started jamming together in Hawk’s parents’ old boathouse. The name ‘Ready Ship’ was inspired by their shared fascination with pirate lore and maritime history. The band, after a few years of local gigs, started making a name for themselves with their unique sound and energetic performances.
Their big break came when a record producer vacationing on the island happened to wander into one of their gigs. Impressed by their raw talent and originality, he offered them a deal on the spot. The small town boys soon found themselves catapulted into the national scene, touring with some of the biggest names in the industry, and producing their debut album.
Genre:
Ready Ship’s sound can be best described as Nautical Rock – a unique fusion of classic rock, sea shanties, and folk music, with a dash of indie pop thrown into the mix.
Title:
“Rogue Wave”
Full song lyrics:
(Verse 1)
G C D
Sailin’ on a rogue wave,
G C D
Under the moon’s brave light,
G C D
Caught up in the rapture,
G C D
Of the wild, restless night.
(Chorus)
C D G E minor
Ready ship, steady ship, onto the fray,
C D G E minor
We’re sailors of fortune, at the break of day.
(Verse 2)
G C D
Stars our only compass,
G C D
Sea breeze our guiding light,
G C D
We’re storm-tossed, we’re wind-crossed.
G C D
But our hearts take flight.
(Chorus)
C D G E minor
Ready ship, steady ship, into the blue,
C D G E minor
Chasing the horizon, our dreams in view.
(Bridge)
C D E minor C
In the face of the tempest, we’ll hold our course,
C D G E minor
With the power of the ocean as our force.
(Chorus)
C D G E minor
Ready ship, steady ship, to the unknown,
C D G E minor
In this wide open world, we’ve found our home.
Favorite Fan Testimonial:
“My name is Jenny Silver, and Ready Ship is my absolute favorite band. Their unique blend of rock and maritime tunes is unlike anything else I’ve heard. I’ve always been a fan of pirate lore and the sea, and their music captures the spirit of adventure perfectly. Seeing their live performance is an experience unto itself – they bring so much energy and passion to the stage. I’m also incredibly proud of their journey from a small island in Maine to the national stage. Ready Ship’s music has been a beacon of light during tough times, reminding me to hold my course and weather the storm. They’re not just a band to me, they’re like my personal cheerleaders, spurring me on my own life’s journey.”