Great name for a band
Firsthand Stomach
The story
Firsthand Stomach is the brainchild of four childhood friends named Alex, Benny, Charles, and Donny. Hailing from the small town of Bakersfield, CA, these friends grew up with a shared passion for music and storytelling. They spent their youth engaging in living room jam sessions that eventually evolved into local gigs, and finally, a flourishing career in the music industry. Their name, Firsthand Stomach, is a tribute to their shared belief that music is best experienced firsthand and deeply felt, right in the pit of one's stomach.
Firsthand Stomach has made a name for itself by blending the raw energy of punk rock with the emotive lyrics of folk music. This unique fusion, often referred to as 'Folk-Punk.'
One of their most popular songs is titled "Train Tracks on a Tuesday.
Verse 1 [G] Underneath the [D] midnight sky, [Em] on a Tuesday [C] night, [G] Musing over [D] memories, [Em] by the train tracks’ [C] light, [G] We were just some [D] reckless kids, [Em] with dreams bigger than the [C] town, [G] With our hearts on [D] fire, we had the [Em] desire, to turn our lives [C] around. Chorus [G] Train tracks on a [D] Tuesday, with stars to [Em] guide our way, [G] We were young, we were [D] wild, we were [Em] more than okay, [G] Riding high on [D] youthful dreams, [Em] we swore we’d never [C] sway, [G] On those train tracks on a [D] Tuesday, where we long to [Em] stay. Verse 2 [G] The years have come and [D] gone, but the [Em] dream is still [C] alive, [G] We’re still those kids at [D] heart, still striving to [Em] survive, [G] Underneath the [D] city lights, [Em] with our music playing [C] loud, [G] On a stage or [D] on a platform, we still feel [Em] incredibly proud. Chorus [G] Train tracks on a [D] Tuesday, still guide our [Em] way, [G] We grew up, but we’re [D] still wild, in our own [Em] way, [G] Making music, living [D] dreams, [Em] we wouldn’t have it any other [C] way, [G] From those train tracks on a [D] Tuesday, to the stage where we [Em] play.
Biggest fan
Fan's Name: Lucy Bennett
"I have loved Firsthand Stomach ever since their first local gig in Bakersfield. Their unique blend of folk and punk resonates with me on a deep level. It's like they've found a way to put my life into lyrics. Their song, 'Train Tracks on a Tuesday,' encapsulates my youth - the rebellious spirit, the dreams, the longing for something more. It takes me right back to my own days of exploring train tracks under the stars. They aren't just a band to me; they're a soundtrack to my life.”