We began our musical journey in 2021, in an unlikely but memorable setting — the attic of an ACE Hardware store. As students of a mutual teacher, we found common ground not only in our love for music but in our shared desire to create something special together. Our current organizer, Jonathan Vocke, played a key role in bringing us all together, helping to guide the early days of the band and set the stage for what would become a lasting musical partnership.

When it came time to choose a name for our band, we decided to leave it to chance and put a variety of names into a hat. After drawing one at random, we were initially dubbed 'The All Stars.' While it seemed like a fine name at first, it didn't quite capture the spirit or character we were aiming for. Thankfully, our bassist Eli wasn’t too fond of the name and had a different vision in mind. Determined to make a change, he went home, designed a poster, and returned with a bold new suggestion: 'The Old Time Cobras.'

Eli’s enthusiasm was infectious. He convinced the rest of us that this new name was a much better fit — it reflected the old-time roots of the music we loved and added a little bit of flair and personality. From that moment on, we became 'The Old Time Cobras,' a name that still defines us today and has become synonymous with the sound, style, and spirit of the band. It’s a reminder of our humble beginnings and the playful creativity that helped shape our identity from the start.