We here at Village Fox love to support the arts right here in the Rocket City, and playing backup to local indie folk darlings Common Man strikes a perfect chord with that mission!
CEO Gavin Richardson first got to know band mates Meredith and Compton in 2021 through their Common House venue, and Village Fox has been providing audiovisual support to the band ever since. From videos to merch designs, and everywhere in between, VFM is proud to plug in and play along with this dynamic duo.
This winter, we were honored to film Common Man’s entry to NPR’s 2025 Tiny Desk Contest. Highlighting their Huntsville roots, their contest video features the band’s single “Musterion” played amongst the tiny desks of Burritt on the Mountain’s Rosenwald Schoolhouse.
Before Compton and Meredith hit the road for their big spring tour, they dug deep for a Common Man & Friends concert: and we weren’t afraid to get down in the dirt with them! Answering that well-worn question, “Would you still love me if I was a worm?”, Village Fox worked with the band and fellow Huntsville singer-songwriter Hugh Lindsey to create a series of promotional videos for their February show: check out this highlight below, and head over to their Instagram for the full story!
Village Fox has also had the pleasure of providing AV support to Common Man’s “Only One” EP release show at Tangled String Studios, part of Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment here in Huntsville. VFM was especially proud to work with the band in creating a special intro for the concert: filming with the talent, finding and editing archival footage, and even channeling an impressive 1950’s narrator accent - it’s all in a day’s work for us!
This video wasn’t the first time Common Man has been inspired by the styles of the Fifties, either: back in 2023, Village Fox created their “Seal of Commonality” merchandise with that decade in mind. Gavin even went so far as to use heirloom ink pens from his great-grandfather in the original illustration, to fully capture the look of that bygone era in the design.
Even if you’re not taking the Panoply stage (or mysteriously turning to worms!), your team at Village Fox is here for you! No matter where your business or brand is in its design journey, we can help you increase your reach and tell your story. Get the creative solutions you need, with high-quality content and experiences you can count on: reach out to us today, and let’s get started!
