Backstory:
In the early 2000s, a group of four friends decided to take their shared love of music to the next level. As they toiled in their garage in the quirky town of Asheville, North Carolina, they discovered a unique sound that combined elements of punk rock, folk music, and even a bit of blues. The band members, Johnny “Mule” Mulholland, Jesse “Jack” Daniels, Sarah “Sally” Silverstein, and Dale “Donk” Donnegan, decided to name their ensemble “Terrible Donkey,” a reference to their boisterous and unconventional approach to music. Their performances, always a spectacle, quickly gained a small but fervent following in the local scene. With Mule’s tongue in cheek lyrics, Jack’s thunderous drums, Sally’s hypnotic bass lines, and Donk’s raucous guitar, Terrible Donkey was a force to be reckoned with.
Genre:
Punk-Folk-Blues
Title:
“Barnyard Blues”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[G] Down on the farm, under the [D] harvest moon,
[C] Bitter winds blow, singing an [G] olden tune.
[G] The scarecrow dances, and the [D] rooster crows,
[C] We play our music where the [G] wild wind blows.
(Chorus)
[D] Raise a glass to the [C] barnyard blues,
[G] To the rhythm of the [D] donkey’s hooves.
[D] Dancing in the moonlight, [C] under the stars,
[G] No chains can hold us, ’cause [D] we’re born to be [G] wild.
(Verse 2)
[G] Tattered jeans, and hearts of [D] steel,
[C] Playing the music, we all [G] feel.
[G] The barn’s our stage, and the [D] hay, our fans,
[C] Strumming guitars with [G] calloused hands.
(Chorus)
[D] Raise a glass to the [C] barnyard blues,
[G] To the rhythm of the [D] donkey’s hooves.
[D] Dancing in the moonlight, [C] under the stars,
[G] No chains can hold us, ’cause [D] we’re born to be [G] wild.
Fan Testimonial:
Their biggest fan is an Asheville local named Hattie, who has attended every one of their gigs since their inception. Hattie says, “They’re more than a band to me, they’re a symbol of freedom and authenticity. In a world filled with conformities, Terrible Donkey has always stood for doing their own thing. Their music has this raw, soulful quality that just speaks to the rebel in me. Plus, their energy on stage is absolutely infectious. You can’t help but get swept up in it. So, yeah, Terrible Donkey is not just my favorite band. They’re a part of who I am.”