Backstory:
Expert Chicken is a unique blend of five childhood friends who grew up, sharing music and laughter, in a small town in Kentucky. Brought up on a farm, they spent their days helping their families and escaping into their shared love for music in their free time. Their band name is an homage to their humble beginnings and humorous moments when their chicken coop acted as their first, albeit unconventional, practice space. Instead of selling the eggs, they used them as concert tickets for their families, thus, earning their name Expert Chicken.
On their journey, they managed to convert their raw passion into a refined musical talent that caught the attention of a local radio station. Their folksy, lighthearted tunes turned into a local sensation, and their career took flight. Now, the band enjoys a dedicated fanbase, but they never let fame forget their love for their roots, their families, and most importantly, their chickens.
Genre:
Folk Pop
Title:
“Red Barn Door”
Full Song Lyrics:
Verse 1
G C D G
Under the sun, by the old red barn door,
Em C D
Dreams were born, like never before.
Verse 1
G C D G
Five friends played, amidst the straw,
Em C D
Music was their law, it was their raw.
Chorus:
G C D G
Expert Chicken, singing our song,
Em C D
In this place, we truly belong.
G C D G
Expert Chicken, under the moon’s glow,
Em C D
With every note, we continue to grow.
Verse 2:
G C D G
Our hearts here in this simple land,
Em C D
Strumming strings with calloused hand.
G C D G
Chickens clucking, is our cheering crowd,
Em C D
Playing our music, playing it loud.
(Repeat Chorus)
Favorite Fan:
The band’s favorite fan is a young girl named Lilly. Lilly lives with her single mother and listens to their songs every night. She says, “Expert Chicken is my favorite because they remind me of my hometown. Their songs bring warmth and familiarity. They make me feel like I am part of something bigger, part of a community. Their music, it’s like a friend to me. It’s comforting in the weirdest yet loveliest way possible. Plus, it’s impossible not to tap your foot to their catchy folk-pop tunes!”