Backstory:
Jolly Ceremony was formed in 2015, when five college friends found they shared a mutual love for music and storytelling. A mix of diverse cultural backgrounds and talents, the band’s members include lead singer Eddie, guitarist Hans, drummer Jake, bassist Miguel, and keyboardist Tara. Their shared vision was simple: to create music that would bring people together in celebration, while also touching on the complexity of human emotions.

In their hometown of Nashville, they started by performing at local bars and small music festivals. However, their popularity quickly grew as fans were drawn to their eclectic sound and heartfelt lyrics. Jolly Ceremony’s music is all about celebrating the joy in life’s simple moments, about love, friendship, and the occasional heartbreak – all wrapped in uplifting tunes that make you want to dance and sing along.

Genre:
Folk-Pop

Title:
“Midnight Lanterns”

Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
Em C
Underneath the summer sky,
G D
We danced by the firelight,
Em C
You and I, in the soft moonlight,
G D
Into the night, took flight.

(Verse 2)
Em C
Stars as our guide, hand in hand we stride,
G D
Away from the city’s blinding plight,
Em C
Into the wild, where love can’t hide,
G D
Under the gleam of the midnight lanterns’ light.

(Chorus)
Em C
Midnight lanterns, burning bright,
G D
Guide us through the endless night,
Em C
Oh, how your ethereal light,
G D
Makes everything feel so right.

(Verse 3)
Em C
We painted dreams in the twilight haze,
G D
Lost in each other’s gaze,
Em C
In the glow of the lantern’s blaze,
G D
We found a love that truly amazes.

(Chorus)
Em C
Midnight lanterns, burning bright,
G D
Guide us through the endless night,
Em C
Oh, how your ethereal light,
G D
Makes everything feel so right.

Fan Testimonial – Maryanne Thompson:
“I’ve been a fan of Jolly Ceremony since their early days performing in Nashville. The raw energy and genuine emotion in their music spoke to me deeply. Their song ‘Midnight Lanterns’ is my absolute favorite – the lyricism, the melody, it all just transports me to a different place. It’s like they’ve put into words and music what I’ve always felt but never been able to express. No matter what mood I’m in, their music always brings a smile to my face and that’s why they are my favorite band.”