Backstory:

Pertinent Rub is an eclectic mix of four childhood friends who shared an insatiable love for music. The band was formed in the heartland of Nashville, Tennessee in 2003, when the boys were just high school mates, exploring their passions. Lead singer and guitarist, Tommy Morrison, and drummer, Jake Stevenson, were the original duo who started jamming in their parents’ basements. They were later joined by bassist, Larry Thompson, and keyboardist, Sam ‘Keys’ Winchester. Their shared love for unique sounds and thought-provoking lyrics led to the creation of an original band – Pertinent Rub. The band has grown over the years, going beyond their humble beginnings, to play at local hangouts, and eventually performing at iconic stages across the state and the country.

Genre:
Alternative Rock

Title:
“Essence of Inception”

Full song lyrics:

(Verse 1)
[C] Waking up to the [G] dawn,
[Am] Wondering where the time [Em] has gone,
[Dm] Lost in dreams, [G] I find my way,
[C] To the essence of [G] inception, every [Am] day.

(Verse 2)
[C] Shadows lengthen, [G] as the sun dips low,
[Am] Reality blurs, as the [Em] night winds blow,
[Dm] In the silence, [G] under the milky way,
[C] We find the essence of [G] inception, in [Am] disarray.

(Chorus)
[F] Hold on, [C] dream on, [G] believe,
[C] The essence of [Am] inception, is [Em] all we need,
[F] In the strife, [C] through the pain, [G] we see,
[C] The essence of [Am] inception, [Em] sets us free.

(Verse 3)
[C] As the stars [G] twinkle in the night,
[Am] We hold onto our dreams [Em] tight,
[Dm] In our hearts, [G] in the light of day,
[C] Lies the essence of [G] inception, leading the [Am] way.

(Chorus)
[F] Hold on, [C] dream on, [G] believe,
[C] The essence of [Am] inception, is [Em] all we need,
[F] In the love, [C] through the fears, [G] we see,
[C] The essence of [Am] inception, [Em] sets us free.

Fan Testimonial:
The band’s favorite fan is 26-year-old Emily Sanders from their hometown, Nashville, who has religiously attended all their gigs since the band’s inception. She says, “I fell in love with Pertinent Rub the first time I heard them. Their music is raw, real and relatable. Their lyrics provoke thoughts, and their sound is unique. ‘Essence of Inception,’ in particular, speaks to me on so many levels. It’s about finding your own path, your own beginning amidst the chaos of everyday life. Their music has truly been my guiding light through some really tough times. Pertinent Rub isn’t just a band for me, they’re a lifeline.”