Today we feature an amazingly passionate and vibrant band, The Red Paintings as our Band of the Day. People always ask me to describe a band by telling them who they sound like or what genre, etc. Well, if I had to describe the alluring music of The Red Paintings, I would be left speechless since their uniqueness can only be described by listening to them for yourself. Their music has been dubbed “Orchestral Art Rock” and when you see them perform live, you will completely agree that it is the perfect description. Their sound is everything from orchestra, punk, rock, alternative and much more.
They are currently set for another North American tour which was to start last night in Berkeley but due to Trash McSweeney suffering from a back injury/spasms which we know can be actually debilitating to perform even the simplest task, let alone rock out on stage. We wish him a speedy recovery and we know he is wanting to hit that stage soon, but we want him to know that the fans love him, and want him to get better first. It is such a fine balance when you set out on tour and an injury or something unexpected happens, people do not understand you can’t simply “call in sick” as many of us do or play hookey when you want a day off. Musicians are a strong breed that their desire to perform brings them to the stage with injuries, ailments or simply dealing with bad news or situations. Trash is a remarkable and highly talented young man and we want him to take care of himself so he can continue hitting stages across the world with his beautiful music. Make sure to visit their tour page on their website for a list of upcoming dates and their Facebook page for updates on the shows.
The Red Paintings is:
- A 5 piece band fronted by singer, song writer and creator Trash McSweeney. Cello, Violin, Drums, Bass, Guitar, sequencing, painters, human canvases, visuals, Japanese gieshas, strange toys….
- Genre: Orchestral Art Rock – when you see them live, you will totally understand and appreciate this eclectic genre
- Location: Los Angeles, London
- Feature: Their music is a fusion of everything from orchestra, punk, rock, alternative and so much more. Their music is rich in colors, depth and amazing artistic talent. Their set also featured their human canvas which is painted live during their set to the music by local artists.
- Current release: The Revolution is Never Coming available now on iTunes
Song to check out: You’re Not One of Them off curent album, The Revolution is Never Coming
Video to check out: Streets Fell into my Windows and a live performance of Mad World at Ace of Spades
The passion that they bring to the stage bleeds out with every note and every word of their songs. You can check out more photos of The Red Paintings by checking out our coverage of their show at Ace of Spades here: The Red Paintings at Ace of Spades.
Make sure to check out their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Also, check out their upcoming tour dates and do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a show. It will be an amazing experience that you will not soon forget.
~ Marisol
Information & Links:
- Website: http://theredpaintings.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRedPaintings
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/theredpaintings
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/theredpaintings
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theredpaintings
- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/artist/the-red-paintings/id78996355
Tour Dates:
| JAN 5 | MILK | SAN FRANCISCO CA | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 6 | TEXAS 28 | BAKERSFIELD CA | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 8 | THE SATELLITE | HOLLYWOOD CA | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 11 | THE MINT | LOS ANGELES CA | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 13 | TBA | RIVERSIDE CA | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 14 | SODA BAR | SAN DEIGO CA | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 15 | BUNKHOUSE | LAS VEGAS NV | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 16 | ROGUE BAR | SCOTTSDALE AZ | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 17 | THE ROCK | TUCSON AZ | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 18 | TBA | LAS CRUSES NM | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 19 | TBA | ALBUQUERQUE NM | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 20 | BASH RIPROCKS | LUBBOCK TX | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 21 | BOILER ROOM | DALLAS TX | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 22 | TBA | AUSTIN TX | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 23 | SWAN DIVE | AUSTIN TX | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 24 | TBA | HOUSTON TX | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 25 | TBA | BATON ROUGE LA | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 27 | TBA | NEW ORLEANS LA | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 28 | THE NICK | BIRMINGHAM AL | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 29 | SMITH’S OLDE BAR | ATLANTA GA | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 30 | TBA | ATLANTA GA | USA | TICKETS |
| JAN 31 | ZAKK’S | MURFREESBORO NC | USA | TICKETS |
| FEB 2 | MOJO13 | WILMINGTON DE | USA | TICKETS |
| FEB 3 | TBA | PHILADELPHIA PA | USA | TICKETS |
| FEB 4 | FONTANA’S | NEW YORK NY | USA | TICKETS |
| FEB 5 | TBA | PITTSBURGH PA | USA | TICKETS |
| FEB 6 | TBA | COLUMBUS OH | USA | TICKETS |
| FEB 8 | TBA | NASHVILLE TN | USA | TICKETS |
| FEB 10 | TBA | ST LOUIS MO | USA | TICKETS |
| FEB 11 | TBA | ROCKFORD IL | USA | TICKETS |
| FEB 12 | TBA | CHICAGO IL | USA | TICKETS |
| FEB 13 | TBA | MILWAUKEE WI | USA | TICKETS |
| FEB 14 | TBA | MADISON WI | USA | TICKETS |
| FEB 15 | JOHN BARLEYCORN’S | WICHITA KS | USA | TICKETS |
| FEB 17 | LION’S LAIR | DENVER CO | USA | TICKETS |
| FEB 18 | TBA | LOGAN UT | USA | TICKETS |
| FEB 19 | TBA | SALT LAKE CITY UT | USA | TICKETS |
| FEB 20 | TBA | LAS VEGAS NV | USA | TICKETS |
| FEB 21 | TBA | PALM SPRINGS CA | USA | TICKETS |
| FEB 22 | TBA | LOS ANGELES CA | USA | TICKETS |
| FEB 27 | ADELAIDE FESTIVAL (Thebarton Theatre) | ADELAIDE | AUSTRALIA | TICKETS |
Trash McSweeney of The Red Paintings has been kidnapped and is being held hostage by Time! Ransom money is being collected on a PledgeMusic campaign and will be put towards producing a new album! Do we have enough time? pledgemusic.com/theredpaintings