Walk thru my latest fever dream/delusion of grandeur with me, won't you? (Red Vinter thread)

[JT]

That’s what we’re aiming for but right now it’s a power duo…

Muse of Death Metal?

 

[murphy brown]

How about metal on an accordion

I actually did find one. It is a french band I believe.

 

[fretworn]

Power. Trio.

That’s what we’re aiming for but right now it’s a power duo…

 

[AutomationBias]

That’s what we’re aiming for but right now it’s a power duo…

It's been done! You can do it!

 

[la szum]

The Royal Blood Of Hardcore!


Having had some sketchy interactions with a variety of musicians I am now beginning
to question myself and my own motives.

 

[Iron1]

Made another recruiting video last night to try and land a guitar player. If anyone knows of one in the Twin Cities, MN area, send 'em my way.

 

[Iron1]

Figured I'd dust this thread off to continue the saga. UPDATES:

First, this happened:

Crazy that it was just last summer when this thing got rolling.

Red Vinter: We Built Our Own Death Machine review

2. Then over the weekend, we signed with a PR company for a short trial to see what comes of that. Supposed to get us more reviews, interviews and overall push the name out there further. They're associated with a radio station, print magazine (with an associated website) and have a massive mailing list that includes all the cool kids in metal these days. We're hopeful that it helps spread the word.

3. We also bought some stickers with the logo from one of those sticker places that advertises on FB. 100 2x3" stickers for $25 and they came out great. Pretty awesome considering the current state of inflation/price gouging on just about everything these days.

4. 2nd guitar player: So, the drummer and I are clearly into pain - as we decided over the weekend that we want to try and add a second guitar player. It took us nearly 5 months to find the first one and we went through some doozies before we connected with him.

So, why would we put ourselves through that again you ask? You did ask didn't you? No... is this thing on? Check one... two...

Anyway, we're hoping a second guitar player can bring some things to the table we don't currently have and solidify the sound going forward. We have three new songs in various states of written and a 4th that's little more than an idea, but they're all still primarily written by me with input from the drummer. Having more input from the guitar players will hopefully take things in new directions and enhance what we're already doing.

Plus if something happens to the guitar player we already have, we can still function as a band.

5. The hope and dream is to start gigging in May/June and record new songs sometime in the summer. But, we need to get things in gear for that to happen. Hopefully it won't take us another 5 months to find GTR2... a quick search yesterday yielded a whole lot of not much and one guy who was advertising himself as "Let me join your band and I'll supply all your 420 needs..." you literally can't make this stuff up...

 

[Iron1]

Since we're fast approaching our first gig, figured it was time to get a banner. In the old, I'm a cheapskate mold, I bought a flat king sized black sheet that we're going to attach this banner to as a full backdrop. The banner itself is 2'x6'

Here's the design we used:

Looks a little weird cause this is a phone pic of a computer screen.

Went to Vistaprint, who I've used for several other projects over the years with great results.

Took about 9 days from order placement to the banner sitting on my front porch via UPS only cost about $75 all in.

I think it turned out great, although our drummer complained it's going to make playing hard for him with it drapped over the kit. I told him I didn't want to hear his excuses anymore. Then figured if it was a valid excuse for less than stellar playing, I should drape it on my bass rig...

Either way, if ya need a banner (or biz cards, post cards, etc.) Vistaprint has yet to let me down.

 

[FuzzyAce]

I think it turned out great, although our drummer complained it's going to make playing hard for him with it drapped over the kit. I told him I didn't want to hear his excuses anymore.

I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to drape something just like this over my brother's cymbals.

 

[Moondog Wily]

Since we're fast approaching our first gig, figured it was time to get a banner. In the old, I'm a cheapskate mold, I bought a flat king sized black sheet that we're going to attach this banner to as a full backdrop. The banner itself is 2'x6'

Here's the design we used:

Looks a little weird cause this is a phone pic of a computer screen.

Went to Vistaprint, who I've used for several other projects over the years with great results.

Took about 9 days from order placement to the banner sitting on my front porch via UPS only cost about $75 all in.

I think it turned out great, although our drummer complained it's going to make playing hard for him with it drapped over the kit. I told him I didn't want to hear his excuses anymore. Then figured if it was a valid excuse for less than stellar playing, I should drape it on my bass rig...

Either way, if ya need a banner (or biz cards, post cards, etc.) Vistaprint has yet to let me down.

Sounds like a fair price for a banner! Good turn around time as well!! Congrats, looks great!!!

 

[scole]

When do we get to see the Red Vinter mouse pad, oven mitt, drink coozey, drink glass, tote bag, and 100s of other assorted items you’re presented with at checkout?

 

[TravisG406]

When do we get to see the Red Vinter mouse pad, oven mitt, drink coozey, drink glass, tote bag, and 100s of other assorted items you’re presented with at checkout?

Got stiff merch competition…https://shop.jbonamassa.com/
Go big or go home

 

[Alex Kenivel]

When do we get to see the Red Vinter mouse pad, oven mitt, drink coozey, drink glass, tote bag, and 100s of other assorted items you’re presented with at checkout?

Vinter Boots!

 

[FuzzyAce]

When do we get to see the Red Vinter mouse pad, oven mitt, drink coozey, drink glass, tote bag, and 100s of other assorted items you’re presented with at checkout?

Don't tease us like that!!

 

[Iron1]

When do we get to see the Red Vinter mouse pad, oven mitt, drink coozey, drink glass, tote bag, and 100s of other assorted items you’re presented with at checkout?

As soon as I get my $1.36 check from the CafePress class action suit.

 

[DrewJD82]

I want the RedVinter flamethrower!!!!

 

[Iron1]

I want the RedVinter flamethrower!!!!

I can teach you how to make one, but then homeland security would show up again and that’s a whole thing…