[WIP] - My band's website

I threw this together in a few hours because we will be playing at a larger venue than we usually do this weekend, and I figured it'd be a good idea to have at least something online that we could point people to if they want to contact us.

http://bigriverband.net

Anyway, like I said, it is very temporary, and I'm not a graphic designer, but I would still like any input on where I could go with the theme when I turn it into a full-blown work-of-art, Christian band website!

Thanks guys.

Its very blue...first of all bring in some new colours! - make some contrast.

I agree with stillt, it really is lacking contrast. I would also stay away from bevel'd fonts

What are bevel'd fonts?

It's the effect that you used on the text "big river". It's an effect called Bevel. (It's in blending options in photoshop)

Ah, I didn't make the logo, so I didn't know what it was.

But now for the important question: Why should I stay away from this "bevel"?

I went back and made the water stand out a little more to try and add some contrast to the background and make it a little less "blue-heavy" but really... that's kinda the theme I'm working with: a river. I mean, I know water isn't really blue, but... the lack of contrast was somewhat intentional. It's supposed to have an underwater type feel.

Any other suggestions? I'd appreciate it.

Originally Posted by PopeArthur Why should I stay away from this "bevel"?

It is / was soooo overused by the less-than talented designers. And noob designers as well. It's like using Comic Sans... Just don't do it

I agree with all the posts above. Everything seems a bit "faded" too (The microphone and guitar could use some color and be more visible)