Backstory:
Quarrelsome Landlord is a rag-tag assembly of musicians who first crossed paths in a run-down, airbnb apartment complex in downtown Chicago. The members include lead vocalist and bassist, Amos “The Hammer” Johnson; the harmonica-wielding, Scott “Keymaster” Rodriguez; drummer, Benny “Big Bang” Thompson; and the enigmatic lead guitarist, simply known as “The Mute”. Their shared experience of dealing with a particularly difficult landlord, set in the backdrop of the unpredictable Chicagoland weather, became the inspiration behind the formation of their band, and their unique brand of music.
Despite their differing musical backgrounds, ‘Quarrelsome Landlord’ found common ground in their shared experiences of navigating the complexities of city life, and the trials and tribulations of renting. Their music, filled with raw emotions and authentic storytelling, resonates with individuals from all walks of life, earning them a legion of dedicated fans across the country and beyond.
Genre:
Blues Rock
Song Title:
“Leaky Roof Blues”
Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1 – E, A, E, B)
Rain’s fallin’ down on the streets of Chicago, (E)
Ain’t got no place to go, (A)
My landlord, he won’t fix the leaky roof, (E)
I’ve got them deep down, leaky roof blues. (B)
(Chorus – A, E, B, E)
Oh, the water’s drippin’, (A)
My soul’s flippin’, (E)
Why can’t I get some peace? (B)
Got the leaky roof blues, (E)
In the heart of the Land of the Free. (E)
(Verse 2 – E, A, E, B)
Bills are mounting high, (E)
Landlord’s got his tie, (A)
But I’m just trying to get by, (E)
With these low down, leaky roof blues. (B)
(Chorus – A, E, B, E)
Rain keeps on fallin’, (A)
My heart’s callin’, (E)
For a little bit of ease, (B)
Got the leaky roof blues, (E)
In the home of the brave, if you please. (E)
Fan’s Name:
Mike “Old School” O’Connor
Testimonial:
“Never heard of a band like Quarrelsome Landlord. I’ve been following them since their first gig in an old dive bar in Chicago. Their music speaks directly to the soul, especially ‘Leaky Roof Blues’. It’s raw and real – just like life in the city. They aren’t just a band, they’re storytellers, and they’ve captured the essence of the urban struggle like no one else. No wonder these guys are my all-time favorite.”