Bill
(The Theorist): Once taught highly mathematical subjects at a major university, but assures us he has forgotten all that and is now focused solely on playing the wrong chord at exactly the right moment. He spends most of his time proving mathematically that this band cannot possibly sound as good as it does, though these theorems are rarely cited. The biggest difference between grading papers and playing in 5¢ Miracle? The papers never talked back.
Sarah
(The Data): As a highly organized Research Administrator, Sarah is accustomed to dealing with large, complex datasets and budgets. This makes her uniquely qualified to catalog the band’s $5-per-gig earnings and compile the official “Mistake Count” spreadsheet after every performance. She is currently running a nonlinear regression analysis to determine the precise correlation between the frequency of capo usage and the audience’s apathy index.
The Five Cent Miracle Story
5¢ Miracle began with a slightly uncomfortable conversation over lukewarm coffee and a shared inability to find a decent parking spot. Sarah (vocals, guitar, lyricist, and responsible adult) and Bill (vocals, guitar, purveyor of questionable chord changes, and designated emotional support human) quickly discovered a mutual appreciation for crafting songs about the minor indignities of modern life, the occasional existential crisis, and the profound wisdom of self-deprecating humor.
Our Origin (Probably): The exact “Eureka!” moment remains shrouded in the mists of under-caffeination. Legend has it that Sarah, a connoisseur of poignant observations and surprisingly catchy melodies, found a willing accomplice in Bill, whose primary talent lies in enthusiastically forgetting song lyrics. Together, they decided that the world desperately needed more folk-rock anthems about relationship miscommunications, the struggle against internal demons, and the importance of knowing your legal rights when confronted by ICEmen.
Our Philosophy (Such as It Is): Fueled by a shared belief that art shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg (or even a quarter), 5¢ Miracle operates under the guiding principle that everyone needs art. We are committed to being “cheap, cheerful, and mostly in tune.” This means our recordings might occasionally feature the sound of a refrigerator humming or a back up beeper beeping, and our live performances may be an exercise in enthusiastic chaos. We hope that our lyrics make you feel slightly better about your own life choices, especially when compared with ours.
Our Journey (So Far): To date, 5¢ Miracle has graced dozens of stages (mostly metaphorical, in our own living rooms), captivated hundreds of audiences (primarily our long-suffering pets), and released a groundbreaking collection of songs that have collectively garnered… plays on streaming services from people who accidentally clicked the wrong link. We’ve even been known to perform at actual venues, on occasion, where we attempt to recreate our low-fidelity magic for small, appreciative crowds who generally agree that we do promise a genuine, if slightly ramshackle, musical experience. So, drop a nickel in the slot and see what minor miracle awaits!
This is not a photo of Bill and Sarah singing