The music video for John Vento’s #1 UK iTunes single, “Sweet Cheslie” will premiere this Wednesday at 8pm ET. PITTSBURGH, PA – October 19, 2022 – When John Vento released his latest single, “Sweet Cheslie” at the end of September, he had no idea how great an impact the song would have. In …
Read More »John Vento Honors Suicide Prevention Awareness Month With Latest Single
John Vento’s “Sweet Cheslie” tells the tragic story of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, while raising awareness about suicide prevention. Music Veteran, John Vento is well-known for both his award-winning brand of rootsy rock and roll, as well as his work with multiple charitable causes. Not only is John the co-founder of …
Read More »John Vento And Nied’s Hotel Band Follow 9/11 Tribute With Updated, Remastered Fan Favorite
“We’re Just Fine” has been remastered, featuring newly recorded backing vocals. It follows the band’s #1 international iTunes hit “The Day the Lady Cried.” “The track really showed off the band’s R&B roots, but it never received the traction that was expected. It was always a fan favorite, especially at …
Read More »John Vento Covers Harry Chapin Classic For Latest Single
Vento has released a live version of the Chapin classic as the 10th track from the “Brick By Brick” album. Vento met Chapin aboard a 1981 flight. After nearly 45 minutes of very nice conversation, I said to him, ‘Has anyone ever told you that you look just like Harry …
Read More »Single Review: Nied’s Hotel Band “The Day The Lady Cried”
Dubbed as Pittsburgh’s best bar band, the Nied’s Hotel Band delivers rocking blues and country hits night after night to their electric fans. Along with a massive catalog of timeless hits, the Nied’s Hotel Band also delivers powerful, inspirational, and downright entertaining hits of their own. However, every now and …
Read More »John Vento Remembers 9/11 With New Nied’s Hotel Band Single
Nied’s Hotel Band featuring John Vento on vocals has released “The Day The Lady Cried.” Vento is involved in the “Remember Me Rose Garden” memorial project. The Day the Lady Cried’ reminds us why we are so proud to live in, serve and defend a country like the United States …
Read More »John Vento Releases Buffalo Springfield Cover “For What It’s Worth”
The Pittsburgh musician will release the 9th track from his “Brick By Brick” album on July 22, 2021. Following the release of his last single, the emotionally charged and stripped down “That Damn War (Father & Son),” esteemed Pittsburgh-based musician, John Vento returns to the forefront of Americana music with his latest …
Read More »Single Review: John Vento “That Damn War (Father & Son)”
Roots rock singer songwriter John Vento is back with the latest single from his epic “Brick By Brick” album release. It’s a tribute to fathers everywhere in “That Damn War (Father & Son).” It’s a heartfelt song delivered with a touch of anger, as John recounts tales of his own …
Read More »Father’s Day 2021: John Vento Releases “That Damn War (Father & Son)”
Pittsburgh music veteran John Vento has released “That Damn War (Father & Son)” with lyrics based on a Matt Wohlfarth poem. Even though we specifically focus on a Vietnam Vet in the song, it could have been anybody who struggles between certain demons (addiction, divorce, etc.) and their family responsibilities.”— John …
Read More »Single Review: John Vento “Let God Drive”
Pittsburgh music veteran John Vento has dropped his new single, “Let God Drive,” a rootsy gospel track that’s introspective and steeped in religious faith. John Vento himself isn’t new to any of this, he’s well known as one of the best musical story tellers in Pittsburgh, and this has been …
Read More »Veteran Musician John Vento Turns Over Control On “Let God Drive”
In November 2018, Pittsburgh music veteran John Vento was entering new and exciting territory in his creative career. After fronting the Nied’s Hotel Band for years, Vento was going it alone, releasing his first solo album, “Love, Lust and Other Wreckage.” In fact, he had just signed a label deal for the …
Read More »Single Review: John Vento “New Mexico Way”
Funky and loud, “New Mexico Way” is a full of energy number from John Vento’s Brick by Brick project. An upbeat song giving the vibes of old school days and the songs we used to dance to back at that time. This song revolves around the message of giving up …
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