A new band, paving their path to fame, finds a location called Red House, where local musicians get a taste of what it’s like to perform on stage.

Red House is a locale in Walnut Creek that offers musicians a chance at their dreams, or at least that is what they claim.

They do this by not only having training sessions but also holding live shows Thursdays through Saturdays. These shows can last up until midnight.

Most people who go to Red House are there for a specific band. This is because they are usually friends or relatives of those who perform. But it is always worth attending a show even if it’s just for the experience.

“They know someone in a band, but I like how everyone sticks around to listen to all the bands,” said Alecia Haselton,  a singer for Prodogal.

Prodigal is a band that has been playing gigs at Red House for about two years. They got their start there and even though they play at other locations as well, they always return to Red House. Tickets to shows cost $10 when purchased from a band member and $12 at the door or online.

Once inside the excitement starts to take hold.

Upon entrance tickets are checked. Patrons under the age of 21 receive colored wristbands so that all of their purchases remain alcohol-free.

Past the bar, there are two sets of doors to get to the stage. The room isn’t too large, but can easily hold the crowds of  people come to see the show.

“It’s a local spot, so the crowd isn’t giant, but the energy is always super high and I think that’s what makes it super fun,” said Casey Ricky, guitar player for the band Sad Vegan.

Bands don’t just play at Red House.

They tend to have booths set up in the back where people can purchase band merchandise, such as shirts, CDs and other knick knacks. Some bands will give away memorabilia such as wristbands.

This helps publicize their bands while making a little money to further their dream of stardom into reality.

Throughout the show members from different bands will create work like relationships to help each other out.

“[The other bands] are very welcoming,” said Cal junior Alex Chubb, guitarist for Prodigal.

The performing bands at Red House are rather friendly to each other.

Most bands on stage will give shout outs to those who have already performed. They also create hype for the bands that haven’t yet played.

Chubb’s bandmate and CalHigh alumnus Nick Kauffman describes it as a good place to network and make friends.

Bands don’t stick together and simply make friends with each other. After their performance they stick around and become part of the crowd.

Red House is said to have a more energetic crowd than other venues accessible to new bands.

With Red House’s fast-paced growth, and new band additions, it will provide entertainment for a long time to come.