"Red Thunder has commanded the largest audience of any contemporary Indian music group."
- Encyclopedia of North American Indians
"The phones light up every time stations play Red Thunder… It has got to help the Movement."
- Billboard Magazine
"It's been a long time since "alternative" rock was as fresh or unexplored among the mainstream as Native American rock is today, and Red Thunder is the perfect introduction."
- Entertainment Today
"Red Thunder blazes a trail into American Indian rock territory weaving Native American and modern sounds into a supremely colorful musical blanket."
- Chicago Tribune
"Red Thunder is solid Native Rock, right down to the core."
- Lakota Times
"Red Thunder conjures powerful mental images and awakens strong feelings using from-the-heart song-writing."
- Indian Country Today
"Red Thunder spreads a positive spiritual, environmental message around the globe."
- Lakota Times
"Red Thunder jams Native Rock that voices a positive message by incorporating culture traditions and spiritual beliefs in their music."
- Indian Country Today
"Red Thunder… A band to look out for."
- Minneapolis Star Tribune
"The music industry told them that there was 'no market' for their Native Rock… Red Thunder remains undaunted."
- New York New Noise
"We've added Red Thunder into heavy rotation because of the overwhelming response… Everybody wants to know where they can get the release and where Red Thunder will play a live show."
- Coyote Radio
"The H.O.R.D.E. Festival features a more diverse lineup, including the Native American Band Red Thunder. Crowd members danced and twirled dead-head style, during the obligatory rock festival thunderstorm."
- Time Magazine
"Red Thunder's unique, powerful Native Rock came into the Lakota Sacred Circle like the Four Winds. It's a great honor to have Red Thunder at the 8th Black Hills Pow Wow. So may the Great Spirit watch over them on their journey."
- KILI RADIO
"Folks filed out to see Native American rock band Red Thunder play through the rain at this year's H.O.R.D.E Festival."
- Atlanta Journal
"Combining contemporary music with traditional, Red Thunder makes some powerful magic. The mixture of modern and ancient instruments makes for a heart-stirring aural experience."
- Album Network
Your welcome, I have enjoyed your music for nearly 10 years now, I find it relaxing and proud, your music reflects the way we should all honor one another and our earth..Thank you.
Your welcome, and I am so happy I found your page- I have been listening to your music since I was very young and your music is awesome ! I played Makoce Wakan to one of my friends and she loves the music now too!
Hi there and thanks for the add-on. Love listening to your music. It's always a great pick me up as well as inspiring and it makes me wanna dance every time I listen to it. Keep it up. I'm honored to have you.
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.