There's already a feeling among local music fans that Redwhyn can't lose.
The local rock trio has been building their reputation since emerging in the summer of 2016.
They've made their way to some high profile stages, the word on the street has been buzzing like a hornet nest, and next Friday (Nov. 10) they take it to another level. They release their self-titled debut album at an Omineca Arts Centre concert.
They built the album slowly over the past two years, even before they existed as a band. In the process they also built Wooden Fish Studios, a home-based recording facility operated by Bob Hanson.
His sons Josh and Michael Hanson are two-thirds of Redwhyn (pronounced RED-win), along with their longtime friend David Morgan. Having a studio at their constant disposal was a luxury, but also a hurdle to overcome.
"We had to actually book our recording time like clients because we were running long, so we had to give ourselves a deadline," said Michael.
"You can give yourself too much rope. It's good and bad, when you're trying to get an album together," agreed Josh.
Their parents, Bob and Janine, were all quite musical and passed that down as a family heirloom to the Redwhyn boys. They started writing songs together, both became multi-instrumentalists, and when their instrument skills surpassed their vocal abilities, they took on voice lessons as well to achieve a balanced growth.
They had childhood friend Morgan as a drummer (he, too, comes from professional-grade musical parents Wayne and Maureen) so it grew as organically and naturally as one could imagine.
Morgan moved to the Lower Mainland for post-secondary school but that didn't deter the band. As the drummer, he can maintain his chops on his own and the Hansons can feed him their latest compositions long distance.
It's worth hanging together for, they said. After feeling positive audience reactions at Summerfest, the regional concert of Coldsnap last year, plus showcases at Nancy O's and Artspace the three knew they had a good thing going.
"We've been as busy as we could be," started Michael, "without an album," finished Joshua.
They have already surged ahead in their compositional life.
Even though the Redwhyn title is set for release this week, there is already enough written material in the bank for another album. They expect more to flow in the months ahead. It gives them strong confidence for following up and maintaining momentum.
You can already get a taste of their sonic personality in the two songs released to the world already. Man Of War and You & I are tasters leading people to the big meal being served next Friday.
Showtime is 7:30 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.) beginning with another of Prince George's lauded new talents.
Roman Kozlowski of the Steel Wheels Blues Band will do a solo set to start things off.
Tickets are $10 at Sound Factory or $15 at the door.
All ages welcome. Cash bar available.
