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From Ballads to Bankruptcy: John Vento’s Latest Hit, ‘She Drove me to the Poor House’, Strikes Musical Gold!

June 20, 2023 // 0 Comments

The award-winning singer-songwriter and roots rock veteran from Pittsburgh has released a new single and lyric video from his album, “Brick By Brick.” PITTSBURGH, [...]

John Vento Puts the ‘Work’ in ‘Workin’ Class’ with New Album ‘Brick By Brick’

May 20, 2023 // 0 Comments

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 [...]

John Vento’s Blue Collar Anthem: Building Up ‘Brick by Brick’ with Soulful Sound

April 17, 2023 // 0 Comments

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 [...]

Single Review: John Vento “Brick by Brick” (Out April 14th)

March 27, 2023 // 0 Comments

John Vento is well known in the country music circle, and for good reason. The singer-songwriter is one of the best storytellers in the genre, and he delivers powerful music [...]

John Vento Pays Tribute To Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, Promotes Suicide Prevention In Latest Music Video

October 21, 2022 // 0 Comments

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 – [...]

John Vento Delivers Strong on Weighty “Sweet Cheslie”

October 15, 2022 // 0 Comments

John Vento’s soft, gravelly tones have been a mainstay in the country music scene for a long time now. His signature style of songwriting paired with incredible emotional [...]

John Vento Honors Suicide Prevention Awareness Month With Latest Single

September 29, 2022 // 0 Comments

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 [...]

Nied’s Hotel Band Gets Packing On Musical Ultimatum “Take That Train”

July 24, 2022 // 1 Comment

Everyone always comes upon a crossroads where you have to choose one thing or the other. What do you choose? In Nied’s Hotel Band’s song “Take That Train”, the [...]

New Single From John Vento Is Cover Of Harry Chapin’s “Taxi”

November 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

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 [...]

Nied’s Hotel Band Are Powerful And Poignant On Stunning “The Day The Lady Cried”

October 6, 2021 // 0 Comments

The Nied’s Hotel Band offer a powerful, poignant piece full of Patriotism with the tender tones of “The Day the Lady Cried”. Building up quite elegantly, they make sure [...]

John Vento And Nied’s Hotel Band Pay Tribute To Flight 93 Heroes On New Single

September 10, 2021 // 0 Comments

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 [...]

John Vento Releases Fresh Cover Of “For What It’s Worth”

August 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

Now here is something fresh. John Vento releases his single, “For What It’s Worth,” a Rockin’ up-swing version of the popular Buffalo Springfield track from [...]

ITunes Chart-Topper John Vento Issues Another Track From Year-Long Album Release

June 20, 2021 // 0 Comments

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 [...]

John Vento Gives Fans Another “Brick” From Upcoming Full Length

May 1, 2021 // 0 Comments

After major surgery took its toll on John Vento’s singing voice, divine intervention took over. “Let God Drive” is from his year-long release “Brick By Brick.” In [...]

Pittsburgh Veteran Musician Releases New Single From Year-Long Album Reveal

April 1, 2021 // 0 Comments

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 [...]

Poetry Meets Americana in John Vento’s Latest Release “Last Sunset”

March 15, 2021 // 0 Comments

John Vento needs no introduction among Americana music fans. For years, the Pittsburg veteran has churned out masterworks that have cemented his legacy as one of the [...]

John Vento Collaborates With Van Halen Tourmate On New Single Featuring Lyrics By Noted Writer

March 2, 2021 // 0 Comments

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 [...]

Single Review: John Vento Delivers Some Of His Best Work To Date

January 6, 2021 // 0 Comments

John Vento is one of the most exciting storytellers in the Pittsburgh scene. The frontman for Nied’s Hotel Band is no stranger to high octane rock records, and his solo [...]

John Vento Releases Third Track From Upcoming Album

January 5, 2021 // 0 Comments

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 [...]

John Vento Finds Musical Inspiration In Those Battling Debilitating Conditions

December 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

Chart-topping Pittsburgh musician and co-founder of non-profit Band Together Pittsburgh, John Vento has released his latest single and video, “Highwire.” Sand [...]