Chart-topping Roots Rocker, John Vento is happy to announce the release of his brand new single and accompanying video for “She Drove Me to the Poor House.” The single is taken from Vento’s epic, 3 years-in-the-making album, “Brick By Brick,” and brings together an impressive collaboration of producers, musicians and vocalists. The …
Read More »John Vento Builds a Masterpiece with ‘Brick By Brick’ Album Release
The Pittsburgh-based singer-songwriter is releasing his first new album of new material since 2018’s award-winning “Love, Lust & Other Wreckage.” Blue-collar music veteran, John Vento has announced the release of his highly anticipated album, “Brick By Brick,” on May 19th, 2023. The album has been in the making for three years and …
Read More »John Vento Lays the Foundation for Musical Success with Blue-Collar Anthem ‘Brick by Brick’
The album, which includes both original and cover material, has been three years in the making. A music video for the title track has also been released. April 14th marks the release of John Vento’s new single “Brick By Brick”, a powerful and uplifting track from the Pittsburgh-based music veteran. It is …
Read More »Single Review: John Vento “Brick by Brick”
John Vento is well known in the roots rock and americana music circles, and for good reason. The singer-songwriter is one of the best storytellers in the genre, and he delivers powerful music with every song he releases. Every release seems to outdo his last, and that’s why we’re excited …
Read More »John Vento Pays Tribute To Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, Promotes Suicide Prevention In Latest Music Video
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 …
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