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 …
Read More »John Vento Releases Another “Brick:” “New Mexico Way”
The track is the sixth release from veteran musician John Vento’s year-long “Brick By Brick” album reveal. It doesn’t happen very often, but sometimes good songs just come together in short order. This track (“New Mexico Way”) from John Vento’s “Brick By Brick” project is an example of such magic. John had …
Read More »Is This The “Last Sunset” For Chart-Topping Roots Rocker John Vento?
John Vento, along with David and Joey Granati, Kenny Blake, Bob Zigarelli, and Cherylann Hawk have recorded “Last Sunset” with lyrics by Matt Wohlfarth. For the past several months, chart-topping singer-songwriter John Vento has been releasing tracks from his year-long opus, “Brick By Brick.” Releasing a follow-up up his #1 international iTunes …
Read More »John Vento Releases New Track From “Brick By Brick” Collection
The Pittsburgh music veteran will release the 4th track from his “Brick By Brick” collection, written with David Granati and Emmy Winner Jessica Bitsura. For John Vento, 2021 is coming together one step at a time, or one “Brick” at a time. The Pittsburgh-based music veteran has been releasing his latest album, …
Read More »Single Review: John Vento “No One Wears A Watch Anymore”
If there’s ever an award for the most intriguing, thought-provoking song titles, John Vento would be a permanent fixture on the nominations list and a perennial winner of the accolade. The Pittsburgh music veteran who’s famed for his notorious versatility has a special talent for picking captivating song titles which …
Read More »John Vento Celebrates New Year’s With New “Timeless” Single
The track is the third single from his musical odyssey, “Brick By Brick.” The album is being released one single at a time. “Vento does an excellent job of delivering a powerful and impressive vocal…Bravo!” – MusicExistence “His talent is still undeniable, his appeal worthy of wide recognition, and it’s all …
Read More »Music Veteran Finds Inspiration For Latest Single In Those Battling Debilitating Conditions
Chart-topping Pittsburgh musician and co-founder of non-profit Band Together Pittsburgh, John Vento has released his latest single and video, “Highwire.” Sand running through the bulbs of an hourglass “Vento does an excellent job of delivering a powerful and impressive vocal… Bravo Vento!” – MusicExistence.com By releasing a single per month for …
Read More »Single Review: John Vento “Highwire”
John Vento is a decorated and critically-acclaimed musician who hails from Pittsburgh, PA. A member of the Rock bands “The Businessmen” and “Nied’s Hotel Band” that are known for their high-energy and raucous style of music, Vento has been able to achieve a lot both with his collaborators and as …
Read More »Calling For Peace: John Vento “America”
#1 iTunes artist John Vento will release “America (The Saints Come Marching Home)” on November 1st, 2020. The song is from his upcoming “Brick By Brick” album. With the current political climate and social discourse taking place in the United States and around the world, perhaps there is no better …
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