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About Me

The band, REDSHIRT, began after Jon Bryan and Chris Traynor (Helmet/Bush) recorded a much anticipated 3-song EP. The music Jon and Chris collaborated on prior to Chris' departure had generated quite a buzz within the music industry. Not wanting to lose that momentum, Jon quickly recruited longtime friend and guitar player Pat Donahoe to fill the void. Jon felt that Pat, who at that time was helping Stabbing Westward's Chris Hall get started with his post Stabbing Westward music, was the innovative player he wanted to help him write and co-produce an album. Jon wanted to work with Pat because he knew that Pat always strives for innovation not only with the guitar, but also with the music itself. The results were very dynamic. Pat's explosive and engaging guitar playing propelled Jon's powerful vocals, mesmerizing stage presence, and edgy performances to the next level. Jon and Pat possess a tremendous amount of focus, both lyrically and musically. Together they wrote, played, recorded, and co-produced a 5-song demo with the help of bassist Danny Weymouth and drummer Matt Koller. Danny and Matt provide a progressive, powerhouse rhythm section, which compliments and cements the dynamics of REDSHIRT's music perfectly. The concept of REDSHIRT's music combines riff elements from classic rock, incorporates them with the "punch" of today's music, and adds a lyrical focus centering on hope and confusion. Since they started, REDSHIRT has already "held it's own" opening for bands like Filter and Sevendust. REDSHIRT consists of four experienced musicians, each of whom have played the largest venues and clubs in Chicago and the Midwest with former bands. These veterans of the Chicago music scene play raw and loud and boast the best rhythm section in Chicago. This is a band that is musical, visual, and has the plan, focus, and determination to appeal on an international level.Most importantly...the songs are there.

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Member Since: 08/02/2005
Band Website: www.redshirtmusic.com
Sounds Like:

my anywhere

shadow the sun

Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Jon has a new song up

HeySo, here's a little taste of what I've been working on...check out my myspace page ( www.myspace.com/joncbryan ) Pat and Mike are writing/recording with CoMMoVe (http://www.myspace.com/commovechica...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:39:00 GMT

THANK YOU

If you hadn't already noticed, we haven't been playing out as REDSHIRT for some time now. Due to other priorities in our lives, we've decided to hang up the 'SHIRT' and move towards o...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:12:00 GMT

METRO-CANCELLED

We are sorry to report that the Metro show has been cancelled. We were doing this show with our friends the Lovehammers. Here's the deal. The larger Chicago venues have a...
Posted by on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:11:00 GMT

Think about it.

This is a great use of our song "Analyze Me". There's a message in there. Pat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s69_HAqz5BI Click It!!!
Posted by on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:55:00 GMT

Yes Today No Today

so...here's another song for your listening pleasure. we just got this one back - and we're pretty proud of it. enjoy
Posted by on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:42:00 GMT

Analyze Me

Thought we'd post this song just to let you know we are actually mixing. This is a juicy one for those that have been patient with our band. We appreciate all your support and ...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:21:00 GMT

Tool

A couple of people have asked me how this was so I thought I'd put it in writing to share this memorable evening. If you would have asked me if I'd be going to a Tool concert with an 81 ye...
Posted by on Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:59:00 GMT

Status

Status; Such a stron word. Implies....action. Well, we're about 80% done with recording and it's going to be a record we are really proud of. That...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:06:00 GMT

Recording

We recorded 3 new tunes last week. We are doing more work on our album album every week. We'll be showcaseing the new material at the next 2 shows. Let us know what...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Nov 2006 06:54:00 GMT

WIN Free Tickets to See Redshirt

The Onion, Americas finest news source, has an opportunity for you to win free tickets to the up coming redshirt show this Saturday February 25th in Milwaukee. Heres all you do::::send an email t...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:46:00 GMT