Nied’s Hotel Band Gets Packing On Musical Ultimatum “Take That Train”
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 [...]
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New Single From John Vento Is Cover Of Harry Chapin’s “Taxi”
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”
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
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”
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
Chart-topping Pittsburgh musician and co-founder of non-profit Band Together Pittsburgh, John Vento has released his latest single and video, “Highwire.” Sand [...]
John Vento Releases Call For Peace Single “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 [...]
Single Review: Nied’s Hotel Band “Sacred Land”
The need to bring a bit of hope and positivity has also moved the members of Nied’s Hotel Band. The Pittsburgh, PA band led by John Vento has joined the [...]
Veteran Pittsburgh Rockers Release Ode To Blue Collar America To Benefit Mom & Pop Stores
Nied’s Hotel Band are releasing “Sacred Land” on August 21, 2020. The American-proud anthem will benefit local small businesses. “It’s a time in America where [...]
Veteran Chart-topper Talks Race Relations, Raising Kids, More In Thought-Provoking Video Interview
Pittsburgh musician John Vento shares his take on topics including race relations, family issues, success, and memories of his hometown. Veteran Pittsburgh musician John [...]
Award-winning Local Non-Profit Overcomes Social Distancing With Virtual Autism Open Mic
Band Together Pittsburgh creates music programs for people on the autism spectrum. Co-founders John Vento and Ron “Moondog” Esser are Communitas Award Winners. With [...]
Chart-topping Singer-Songwriter Releases New Single And Video From Award Winning Album
Pittsburgh rock veteran John Vento has released a new single and video from his IMEA Award-winning album, “Love, Lust & Other Wreckage.” Hot on the heels of his [...]
Rock Veteran And Country Chart-Topper Receive International Recognition For Charitable Organizations
Top 20 iTunes rocker John Vento and Pittsburgh club owner Ron Esser, along with #1 radio chart country artist Richard Lynch are Communitas Award Winners. MTS Management Group [...]