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Meet the Vintage Logos Team!

Posted on April 24, 2019 - 12:01 am by

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Shawn McNamara (CEO/Creative Director)

When Shawn started Vintage Logos, over 20 years ago, it was a small one man operation that made custom drumheads for local bands.  Today, Vintage Logos has grown into a band branding experience, creating: drumheads, speaker grill cloths, banners and more for bands across the world.

Vintage Logos is proud to have worked with, Universities, Military Bands, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers and even The Rock & Roll Hall of fame its self.  Although Vintage logos has grown and much has changed over the years, one thing has remained the same, Vintage Logos is a Family owned company that puts an emphasis on, as Sean would say, “giving people a custom handmade product that they love”.

Shawn is a family man. He enjoys spending time with his wife Jennifer and is two children, Bella and Brayden. Together, Shawn and Jennifer have seen the world together and built a business.

When Shawn is not producing drumheads or spending time with his family he is experimenting with and adding to his extensive audio equipment collection.

Q: If you could be in any band what band would you be in?

A: “I would be the drummer for Van Halen.”

Jennifers Photo

Jennifer McNamara (Business Operations Manager)

With 20 years of retail management, sales and leadership experience, Jennifer joined her husband Shawn at Vintage Logos in 2004 as Business Operations Manager.  Her masterful execution of  Vintage Logos day to day operations has made a vital impact on the company and has helped make Vintage Logos the success it is today.

From the initial order to the production and logistics of each product, Jennifer works with each customer on a personal level and  strives to create meaningful relationships.  Jennifer often says “Dream big, work hard, stay focused, and surround yourself with good people”. This is the attitude she brings to  work daily, and we are all made a little better by it.

Outside of  work at Vintage Logos Jen spends time with her husband and her two children.

She enjoys going to garage and estate sales to find “Vintage” treasures 

Q: If you could be in any band what band would you be in?

A: “Since I love 80’s dance music, I would say singer for Kool And The Gang!”

 

James Photo

James (Production Artist)

James (Jay for short… J if you’re just lazy) joined vintage logos with a wealth of experience in production art after working in the screen printing industry for years.  He currently is the man behind the curtain that expertly creates the drumheads, speaker grill cloths, banners, and more.

After each piece has been designed and printed, he goes to handcrafting the finished products that our customers receive.  Driven by his humor he does it with a smile on his face , and he keeps the team smiling as well.

His favorite quote is “I don’t know how many years on this earth I have left. I’m gonna get real weird with it.” – Frank Reynolds, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

When he’s not working at Vintage Logos he moonlights as a Brad Pitt lookalike and/or the lead singer for Matchbox 20.

Q: If you could be in any band what band would you be in?

A: “Menahan Street Band as the bassist so I could play alongside Charles Bradley, or a member of OFWGKTA because Those boys are wild”.

Michael (Graphic Designer)

Michael is the newest addition to the team. Having worked as a brand strategist and graphic designer for 6 years, Michael is now putting his talents to work for Vintage Logos.  Michael works side by side with Shawn to create custom artwork, drumheads, speaker grill cloths and more.   He also creates social media content to promote Vintage Logos and share our custom work with all of our loyal customers. 

His favorite quote is “There are no bad pictures; that’s just how your face looks sometimes.” – Abraham Lincoln

When he is not working at Vintage Logos,  Michael enjoys creating artwork of his own.  He also enjoys learning and playing his favorite songs on the guitar.

Q: If you could be in any band what band would you be in?

A: “I would play guitar for AC/DC.”

 

 

Thanks for taking the time to read about our team, we hope that you feel like you’ve gotten to know us a little better. When you call into our office, you are going to reach one of us and we will help you every step of the way branding your band. Please do not hesitate to give us a call!

Drummers, Artists, and More!

Posted on April 16, 2019 - 10:37 am by

Who are we?

Vintage logos Inc. has been designing and producing custom drum heads since 1997. We provide trademark images for drummers, marching bands, and musical groups alike. We pride ourselves in excellent customer service, product knowledge, and top-notch quality products. For us this is not a job, but rather a passion. For years and years bands have struggled to set themselves apart from the hundreds of other musicians around the world. But little do some know we can make that process so much easier for them!

Our dedication to drummers.

How did we get started? Take a look at  Vintage Logos the First Years, our founder Shawn took $50 and a dream and has created this company that stands today! Now we offer more products than before and are getting ready to launch more! We pride ourselves in the excellent custom drum heads and banners we make; they’ve been featured on national television and at local marching parades all around. Our quality has been tried and tested and we are confident that not only will you love your designed drumhead, our quality will also last you from gig to gig.

More to look for. 

We’re so excited to announce some new products coming up soon! Just like our site now, you will have a DIY builder so YOU can be the designer! We are the only custom drumhead producer in which you can completely design your drumhead seamlessly on our website. How amazing is that?! We want to continue assisting drummers and artists to start their journey and branding themselves in every way that we can. That’s why we will continue to create the most quality products for our customers, because we know how hard it is to be in the music industry.

Our Mission

We strive to keep our customer in mind every step of the process. When you place your order on our website it’s sent directly to us. The same people who write these blog posts, design and produce your custom drum head. We are a team and a family that wants to continue working hard for our customers so that they can grow their brand as well as us growing ours! We appreciate all of you.

 

VintageLogos Has The Best Design Services Around — Here’s Why

Posted on January 8, 2019 - 12:01 am by

Every custom drum head we make is driven by people like you. We strive to help musicians and bands succeed, and we do that by improving their image with the best design services out there.

We seek to help you visually communicate your awesomeness to your audience.

But you probably have some questions, so let’s cover those now.

Why Should I Brand My Drum Head?

What is one thing that will make your band stand out from all the other bands? First, your music has to be heads above the rest (we already assume that’s the case).

But the next thing is to enhance your image — your brand. The best way to do that is to improve your stage presence by branding your drum heads and amp grill cloths.

When people look at you and your band on stage, whether you’re opening for an all-star group or playing at a Battle Of The Bands, they need to know your name. Custom drum heads do this for you.

Branding your band helps define your stage presence, sets you apart, and makes you look like the professional you are.

What Do Other People Think?

As we’ve seen from our previous clients, getting a custom design from us changes things for the better.

Here’s what our customers think about us:

“VintageLogos knocked it out of the park again! Best advertising out there! Super fast, and perfect every time!” – Tom

“This company is by far the BEST professional graphic company that I have EVER seen! They did a great job doing my bass drum heads, and people everywhere that I play just drool over my Custom bass drum heads! Way to go, Vintage Logos!” – Joey

“Great product looks awesome!!!  This is THE place to go for great graphics!!” – Jim

What Options Does VintageLogos Offer?

If you decide to work with us to help brand your band, we offer a ton of great services.

We can help you with designing your logo and even making custom hand-drawn illustrations for you. VintageLogos’ staff has talent, experience, and professionalism when it comes to logo design. You’re sure to end up with an image that fits your band perfectly.

On top of our custom design service, we can also clean up your existing design. Maybe you already have a logo that you love, but it just needs a little help. Or maybe you have a photo that needs some retouching or photoshopping. That’s no problem — we can smooth it out, make it snap, and generally just clean it up and make it look professional.

How Quickly Can I Get My Design?

Simply put, we work fast. Have a big show next month or even in a couple weeks? You can count on us.

Here’s the breakdown of our turnaround times:

  • Simple Production – 1 to 3 business days for the first set of proofs (M-F)
  • Advanced Design – 2 to 4 business days for the first set of proofs ( M-F)
  • Premium Design – 3 to 5 business days for the first set of proofs (M-F)

Like we said, we’re fast.

Sounds Great — How Do I Get Started?

We thought you’d never ask. To learn more, you can check out our Design Services page and hit the “Get Started” button. That’s where you can tell us exactly what you need — what design service(s) you need, what products you want, upload your image or logo, and when you need it.

Plus, we’re super nice and friendly.

How Much Will This Cost Me?

We know what it’s like being a DIY musician, so we purposefully made our prices reasonable and doable.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for our services:

  • Simple Production: $25 to $100
  • Advanced Design: $130 to $225
  • Premium Design: $325 and up

See what we mean by “doable”?

 

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Being A Drummer In 2019: New Year’s Resolutions That Offer Hope

Posted on January 1, 2019 - 1:01 am by
Being A Drummer

I’m not going to tell you what to do. Every musician should create their own goals and career trajectory, especially because being a drummer in 2019 can look very different depending on the person.

But there are creative ways to go about reaching your goals. And if you’re looking for some New Year’s Resolutions ideas, this is the post for you.

Here are four things you can do in 2019 to boost your music career and give you hope for the future.

Join Or Form A Band

If you’re not already in a band, you need to be — especially if you’re a drummer.

I’m not saying drummers need a band to succeed, but the whole idea of drums is that they work best with other instruments. Plus, it’s just way more fun to play music with friends.

If you don’t have musician friends or you’ve just moved to a new city, you can look up a Facebook group specific to your area.

For example, go to the Facebook search bar and type in “Nashville musicians” and check out the groups that show up. Then post in that group that you’re looking for fellow musicians to start a band.

You could also meet people the old fashioned way — in-person. Check out local artists who are playing concerts in your area, stick around after the show, and introduce yourself. Make sure you have business cards so you can quickly exchange contact info and websites (VistaPrint offers cheap and good custom business card).

Create A Practice Schedule

You’ll never be in a band if you’re not good enough. Yeah, you could do all the right networking steps and connect with other artists, but if you’re drumming is not up to par, it will all be for naught. It will go nowhere.

That’s why it’s super important to have a practice schedule (you may already be doing this). Having a schedule keeps you accountable. It tells you to practice even when you may not feel like it.

Sticking to a practice schedule will make you a better drummer. And the better you are, the better chance you have of being a successful drummer and having a hopeful future.

Focus On Advertising Your Band

Once you join a band, that’s when things get fun. You can start practicing as a band, booking gigs, and getting your name out there.

The only problem is that last step — promoting yourself.

Many musicians cringe at the thought of advertising or promoting themselves or their band, but it’s necessary if you want to stay a band.

And one simple way you, as a drummer, can do that is to get a custom drum head with your band name and logo on it.

Find New Venues To Play

Once you’ve joined a band and practiced together, it’s time to get out there and start playing shows. You could play the venues that all the other bands in your genre are playing. But you can also get creative.

You can look into some more unexpected venues to play to tap untapped audiences, like people’s houses, certain restaurants, and local record stores. And as long as you figure out the right rates, you can make money as a musician this way.

If you commit to these resolutions for the new year and apply yourself, you may find yourself with more hope for your drumming career and a success-focused path.

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Caleb J. Murphy is a songwriter and producer based in Austin, TX. He’s also the founder of Musician With A Day Job, a blog that helps part-time musicians succeed.

4 Ways To Get Your Music Heard By More People

Posted on December 25, 2018 - 12:01 am by
get your music heard

As a DIY musician in a music-drenched world, it can be hard to know how to get your music heard.

We want to help out with that. So here’s a list of four things you can do right now to increase your reach and make a bigger impact.

Make Playlists

Playlists are the new version of radio stations. People follow certain playlists because they typically share high-quality music from a specific genre.

So what you can do is make your own playlists to get your name out there. And this tactic works on Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube.

What you can do is start your custom playlist with a song by a well-known artist in your genre, then make the second song one of your own. Then fill the rest of the playlist with other artists you love and share it on social media.

This way, you can get your music in front of people who like the style of music you make

Harness The Power Of Instagram

There are two ways of using Instagram to get your name in front of new fans: geotags and hashtags.

When you geotag a photo on Instagram, your location appears in between your name and the picture.

Why do this? Well, now people looking for posts in a certain location (usually their own) may happen upon your post. This then connects you with potential fans in your area,

To geotag a post, simply select the option “Add Location” when creating a new post.

The other big way to get your name out there via Instagram is through hashtags. People can follow hashtags and will see content anyone posts using those hashtags.

So, for example, if you use the hashtag #indierockband, people can see the most recent posts with that hashtag as well as the top performing posts.

With these two super easy and free methods, you can get your music in front of a ton of new people.

Do Cover Songs

Recording and releasing cover songs is a tried and true way of getting your name in front of others.

This could be recording a studio version of a cover song and putting it up on Spotify and Apple Music, and it could be shooting a live performance video of you playing a cover song. In either case, you’d have to first get the proper permissions from the rights holder.

The reason this works is that people search for songs they love on YouTube or Spotify or some other streaming service. Let’s use the example of “Here Comes The Sun” by The Beatles. If you have an audio or video version of you covering “Here Comes The Sun,” it’s possible that people can stumble upon your version.

Busk (And Use Custom Drum Heads)

Busking is maybe the oldest way of getting your music in front of people. Go to where people walk and hang out and just start playing music for them.

It’s almost like your forcing people to listen to your music (and if your music is good, they should be happy about it).

If you’re a drummer or you play with a drummer, one thing you can do to up your busking game is to get a custom drum head with your artist or band name on it. People walking by may not hear you say your name, so it’s best to make your name impossible to miss.

And if you’re a guitarist or bassist, we also have custom amp grill cloths that can help you jump out a bit more.

Either way, we can help you make the most of your busking.

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Caleb J. Murphy is a songwriter and producer based in Austin, TX. He’s also the founder of Musician With A Day Job, a blog that helps part-time musicians succeed.

How To Give Back As A Musician This Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2018 - 12:01 am by
How To Give Back As A Musician

The holiday season is all about giving back. A lot of musicians are so focused on how they can use this season to sell more merch or get more exposure. But giving with no strings attached is not only the right thing to do, but it can also engage your fans better. So here are some ideas on how to give back as a musician.

Matching Donation To A Charity

The most Christmas-y thing you can do is to donate money to a charity. While buying and receiving gifts is happening, it’s nice to remember those who don’t have that privilege. Helping people in need is a reminder that we’re all connected.

So you can find a charity that resonates with you and then announce to your fans that you’ll match their donations up to a certain amount. This is a generous thing to do (and it may also show your fans that you’re a good person and worth supporting in the future).

Give Away Your Merch

Usually, we give gifts to loved ones. But what about your fans? Do you love your fans?

Here’s an idea: give away a certain number of pieces of merch to your fans. You can tell people it’s a first-come first-get type of deal. No caveats, just a gift from you to your supporters. Maybe you could ask them to pay for shipping, depending on the item and how big it is. Or maybe you can afford to cover all expenses.

They’ll love it. Getting good gifts from someone somehow makes you like the gift-giver a little more. If that’s the case, your fans may want to stick with you for the long-run.

But that’s not the main reason you’d do this — it’s for that warm and fuzzy feeling of generosity.

Offer To Volunteer At A Hospital

Offering to volunteer your musical skills to play for people in the hospital can be rewarding, charitable, healing, and helpful. Young children and elderly folks, particularly, love being entertained for free. If you’re a well-known musician in your area, people may enjoy it even more.

You can either contact your local hospital and offer to do this, or you can team up with a company like Musicians On Call.

MOC “brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities.” They often work with famous musicians, but not exclusively — they work with a lot of musicians who love to volunteer in this way.

Offer A Free Lesson

If you’re a music instructor, giving away a free lesson can go a long way. You probably give new students one free lesson anyway, but try offering a lesson “on the house” for your current students.

Then just wish them a happy holiday or Merry Christmas and be on your way. No questions asked.

Again, not only is this a kind and festive thing to do, it may increase the chances of those students referring you to other people who want to learn your instrument.

Get A Gift For A Fellow Musician

Until January 2, 2019, VintageLogos is offering a 10% off coupon for all products. Just use the promo code XMAS2018. This is perfect if you’re looking to get something for your musician friend or family member.

If you’re not sure what product to get, you can pick up a gift card and let your musician buddy choose what they need or want.

Either way, you’ll be contributing to the career of your musical peer(s).

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Caleb J. Murphy is a songwriter and producer based in Austin, TX. He’s also the founder of Musician With A Day Job, a blog that helps part-time musicians succeed.

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