1. Backstory:
Half Wrench was formed in 2007 in the vibrant and bustling music scene of Austin, Texas. The four-piece band consists of lead vocalist, Jackson “Jax” O’Neil, guitarist, Lucas “Luke” Moreau, bassist, Andrew “Drew” Stark and drummer, Eli “The Machine” Thompson. The band members met while working as mechanics in the same auto shop, hence the name “Half Wrench”. They bonded over their shared love for music and began practicing together during their breaks. Their music was soon noticed by a local radio DJ who gave them their first break, leading to their first gig in a local pub.

From these humble beginnings, Half Wrench has seen a meteoric rise to fame. Their distinctive sound, a blend of rock and blues with a touch of southern grit, has set them apart from the rest of the indie scene. They’ve released three studio albums to date, each one more successful than the last. Their authentic, down-to-earth persona combined with their heartrendingly poignant lyrics has earned them a dedicated fan base.

2. Music Genre: Rock/Blues

3. Song Title: “Rusty Hearts”

4. Full song lyrics with chord progression:

(Verse 1 – G, D, Em, C)
G D
In this town of broken cars,
Em C
We found music in the old garage.
G D
Under the hood and beneath the stars,
Em C
We strummed our dreams on old guitars.

(Chorus – C, G, D)
C G
We’re just rusty hearts, on a winding road,
D G
Trying to fix our parts, with rock and roll.

(Verse 2 – G, D, Em, C)
G D
With grease-stained hands and aching backs,
Em C
We found rhythm in the tire tracks.
G D
With every tune and each scar,
Em C
We built our dreams around this old car.

(Chorus – C, G, D)
C G
We’re just rusty hearts, on a winding road,
D G
Trying to fix our parts, with rock and roll.

5. Favorite Fan’s Name: Emily Johnson

Testimonial: “I’ve been a fan of Half Wrench since their first gig in Austin. Their music, it’s raw, real and it hits you right in the heart. It’s like they’re singing about my life. They’re not just a band, they’re storytellers. And their song ‘Rusty Hearts’…it speaks to anyone who’s ever had a dream and the courage to chase it. Half Wrench, they’re not just my favorite band, they’re my heroes. They showed me that even ordinary people can create extraordinary music.”