Great name for a band
Ornery Circle
The story
Ornery Circle was formed in the small, windswept town of Marrow Creek, Pennsylvania, by four lifelong friends who met arguing over the best Neil Young album at the local record shop. What started as heated debates soon evolved into late-night jam sessions in a leaky garage, blending folk storytelling with gritty, alternative rock influences. The band’s name came from their inability to agree on anything—every rehearsal ended in a literal circle of spirited disagreements that, paradoxically, made their music tighter.
Their songs are shaped by stories overheard in diners, heartbreaks sipped away in corner bars, and the stubborn hope that things can always get a little better—or at least a little louder. Known for their raucous live shows and earnest lyrics, Ornery Circle has become a staple in the Northeast indie circuit, attracting fans who appreciate both a good melody and a healthy dose of attitude.
Broken Lines and Open Roads
Verse (G) We drove past the Silver Mill, (Em) Counting stars above the hills, (C) Your fingers on the window glass, (D) Tracing dreams that never last. (G) The night was filled with radio gold, (Em) Old regrets and stories told, (C) You laughed and said, "Let’s never grow old," (D) The world outside was restless and cold. Chorus (C) Broken lines and open roads, (G) Taking turns where no one knows, (Em) Hearts collide in borrowed clothes, (D) Lost and found in undertows. (C) Worn-out maps and hopeful signs, (G) We’re chasing down what we can’t find, (Em) Through broken lines and open roads, (D) I’ll drive with you till morning shows. Verse (G) The silence came between the songs, (Em) Like apologies where we went wrong, (C) You whispered secrets to the wind, (D) Promises that we’d begin again. (G) Tires humming out a tune, (Em) Begging for a change real soon, (C) We keep moving, mile by mile, (D) The road ahead just makes you smile. Chorus (C) Broken lines and open roads, (G) Taking turns where no one knows, (Em) Hearts collide in borrowed clothes, (D) Lost and found in undertows. (C) Worn-out maps and hopeful signs, (G) We’re chasing down what we can’t find, (Em) Through broken lines and open roads, (D) I’ll drive with you till morning shows.
Biggest fan
Name: Clara DeWitt
"I’ve seen Ornery Circle play at least nine times. Their lyrics feel like someone wrote them from the back seat of my own car, and the way they blend folk and rock is just magic to me. I remember the first show I attended, I was going through a rough patch, and hearing ‘Broken Lines and Open Roads’ made me feel seen for the first time in ages. The guys always take time to talk with the fans after the show—even remembered my name after the second gig! Ornery Circle makes every show feel like a family reunion, and their music got me through some tough nights. They’ll always be my favorite band."