Backstory:
Hailing from the misty hills of North Carolina, “Bony Grade” was born in the basement of a log cabin. Founding members, lead vocalist James ‘Jimbo’ Hawkins and drummer Sammy ‘Stickman’ Serrano, were childhood friends who grew up on a shared love for music and campfire stories. After high school, the duo’s paths bifurcated with Jimbo venturing into the world of folk music and Stickman diving into the hard-hitting world of rock. The pair reunited in their hometown in 2014, deciding to merge their distinct musical backgrounds to create a unique blend of sound. Adding bassist Leah ‘Bass Queen’ McKnight and guitarist Ricky ‘Riffmaster’ Reynolds to the lineup, Bony Grade was complete. Their music is a reflection of their shared memories, hometown stories, and the rustic wilderness that surrounded them.
Genre:
Bony Grade’s music can be described as Folk Rock with influences of Blues.
Title:
“Whiskey Sunrise”
Song Lyrics:
Verse 1:
[G] Woke up this morning to a [D] whiskey sunrise,
[Em] Echoing memories of [C] your soft lies.
[G] Hazed in the shadows, [D] lost in the night
[Em] Searching for solace, [C] chasing the light.
Chorus:
[G] Whiskey sunrise, [D] setting me free,
[Em] Bathed in your light, [C] what do I see?
[G] A ghost of love, [D] or a new beginning,
[Em] In this whiskey sunrise, [C] the world keeps spinning.
Verse 2:
[G] Broken bottles, [D] empty as my heart,
[Em] You left me stranded [C] right from the start.
[G] Drunk on your love, [D] blinded by your charm,
[Em] In the whispering wind, [C] I still feel your warm.
Chorus:
[G] Whiskey sunrise, [D] setting me free,
[Em] Bathed in your light, [C] what do I see?
[G] A ghost of love, [D] or a new beginning,
[Em] In this whiskey sunrise, [C] the world keeps spinning.
Fan Testimonial:
The band’s favorite fan is a woman named Molly Jenkins. In her own words, “Bony Grade isn’t just a band for me, it’s a lifestyle. Their music speaks directly to my soul, telling stories that resonate with my own experiences. I grew up in a small town, and their songs paint a vivid picture of home, love, and longing that I deeply connect with. The song ‘Whiskey Sunrise’ has a special place in my heart because it helped me through a difficult breakup. The raw emotion in the lyrics, coupled with the soulful rhythm, made me realize that I’m not alone in my journey. Bony Grade is not just my favorite band; they’re my lifeline to the emotions that make us human.”