Vendetta Valentine would like to thank the people who made the album possible and gave us their time and advice: Jim Rome, Joe Lamont, Candice Hanson, MDI Distribution, Kat Corbett, KROQ, Robert Reynolds, Sherman Silver, Dave Winters, Gonzalo, Taco Loco, Adeline, Black Flys, Draven, ROTR, Ultimate Ears, our families, friends, and fans.
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Daniel Powell - Lead Guitars, Programming, Engineering
Daniel is a multi-instrumentalist, educated in all aspects of the art of audio and video production, Daniel has a dangerous mind and is quick with a limerick.
Anna Judd - Keyboards, Original Art
Anna is a fine artist and sculptor, classicly trained on the piano, she has a biting wit and a switchblade smile.
Thomas Monroe - Vocals, Lyrics
Thomas is the author of the novel "Neeva's Gift"
He's good to have around in a scrap at the local pub.
Influences
V for Vendetta, Fight Club, Pixies, Modest Mouse, Sex Pistols, Radiohead, John Lennon, Smashing Pumpkins, B-52s, NIN, T.Rex, Slade, Dostoevsky, Rothko, The Killers, The Cure, Days of War Nights of Love, The Matrix, Kill Bill, buskers, brawlers, and boxcar poets.
"We take our inspiration from art and literature and films. V for Vendetta is a big influence on our song writing. So are books like 1984, Brave New World, and Fight Club. The paintings of Odd Nerdrum, Francis Bacon, Bosche. We want to turn people on to ideas. Our music is hopefully a gateway drug to more experience." - Vendetta Valentine, interview AIC Jan. '08 -
Vendetta Valentine formed with the intention of recording some rough and edgy indie-punk music on top of electronic beats, with a pinch of industrial/techno synths and noise to set it apart from the bulk of homogenized music that was on current radio.
Vendetta Valentine sent their first few songs to a couple record labels, who scratched their heads and said "What is it?"
Then KROQ Los Angeles picked "Let It Burn" as one of the Top 10 finalists in an unsigned band contest and have since had airplay on the Locals Only show.
The band finished their first CD in their home studio with no help from anyone and was offered distribution on the condition that they hire a publicist and put together a national tour.
After placing an ad on Craig's List a surprised Vendetta Valentine got a very important reply from and subsequently made a partnership with nationally syndicated sports radio host Jim Rome.
The band spent April 2008 on a self booked, national tour bringing their original sound and picking up new fans in every city.
Vendetta Valentine's first release, "There's Nothing Safe" has been well received by critics in newspapers, magazines, and blogs.
Vendetta Valentine is home from their first tour and are currently receiving airplay on over 250 college stations and growing.
The band is currently planning their next national tour. They have been a support act for 2 bands they love and respect, Bad Religion and Fujiya & Miyagi.
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I was elated to finally meet you all in person, and of course it was even better than talking online. I hope you all know how much you mean to me :^) and how much I hope everyone can have the chance to hear your amazing, inspiring music. Keep it up, and never stop! Much love, XOXOXOXOXO Katie ♥
Glad you made it back home safe and sound. Get some rest...Thank you again for the tour and the chance to see you perform. Not to mention sitting down and talking with you all! Hopefully next time I'll have someplace in Idaho for you.
Your presence is a present to the world. You’re unique and one of a kind. Your life can be what you want it to be. Take the days just one at a time. Count your blessings, not your troubles. You’ll make it through whatever comes along. Within you are so many answers. Understand, have courage, be strong. Don’t put limits on yourself. So many dreams are waiting to be realized. Decisions are too important to leave to chance. Reach for your peak, your goal, and your prize. Nothing wastes more energy than worrying. The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets. Don’t take things to seriously. Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets. Remember that a little love goes a long way. Remember that a lot..... goes forever. Remember that friendship is a wise investment. Life’s treasures are people.... together. Realize that it’s never too late. Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way. Have health and hope and happiness. Take the time to wish upon a star.
Believe that I am a person who really does care about you, tho we have never met.
Last night's show was so amazing! Plus, I have a V V shirt now ;) Soooo happy!! Can't wait till you guys come out this way again. Good luck on the rest of the tour! Katie ♥
VV rocked the house!! You guys were awesome, I so wish I could have hung out more, I've been waiting for what did we figure a year fo ryou guys to come and you do and I barely get a chance to talk to you!!!!! :(
But it was fun, thanks for the mention in the cd, that was awesome, the music and the art is amazing!!!
We all had a blast! Good luck on the tour and keep in touch!! I wanna hear how it all goes, and Christopher, I'm holding you to the taking pics of you with your new buddies!! I didn't get to get the pics, Renee was taking pics for me..
Great Job last night! I really enjoyed the set. Thanks for coming through town and giving me a crowd to play in front of! Good luck at the Elbo room tonight and for the rest of the tour. I'll be in touch!
Hey guys. I'm Jay Sin, from Flawed Logik. We're all really looking forward to the show friday. Brina is especially excited. Just thought i'd stop by to say hi, see ya friday.
so bummed out i missed you guys... hope you loved the seattle weather. next time you guys roll over here, i'll make sure to take time off and see your show! good luck on your other shows!!
