VEnT

Artist Information

Biography

VEnT is an alternative rock/soul band from Philadelphia. While VEnT has many great influences, their sound is unparallel to anything the industry has heard. VEnT fuses Alternative Rock with Soul, while dabbling in jazz, contemporary christian, funk, RnB, soft rock, country, gospel and all sorts of other genres. VEnT performs each performance with the goal of affecting the hearts of listeners. VEnT draws from real life experiences as inspiration for their music and is serious about making timeless music that means something. They debuted on August 9th, 2008 and have been on fire ever since. VEnT is guaranteed to exceed all expectations. VEnT has opened for artists such as Marsha Ambrosius and Syleena Johnson and has had the great pleasure of sharing the stage with a number of other great performers. VEnT currently has three albums out: Out the Box (2010), Beautifully Broken (2011), and Just Leftovers (2012). With VEnT, music has no limits!

VEnT has performed at Studio 98, The Blockley, Walnut Room, Renaissance Airport Hotel Philadelphia-Marriott, Gallerie Isada (The Butterfly Effect), Joillies Live, UArts, Tin Angel, Triumph Brewing Co., October Gallery, Big Bang's, Mikey's American Grill and Sports Bar, Legendary Dobbs, North Star Bar, Sigma Sound Studios, The Comcast Building, Elena's Soul, Dawson Street Pub, Millcreek Tavern, Rusty Nail, Pebble Hill Interfaith Church, Bethel Holy Temple, New Covenant, The African American Museum, Warmdaddy's, Luxe Lounge (Philly LivePod), The Grape Room, Sweeney's Saloon, Street Games (an annual outside event), Tritone, Blinkin Lincoln, World Cafe Live (Philly), World Cafe Live (DE), Reef Carribean Lounge, Woolly Mammoth, The Fire, 69th Street Lounge, Fergie's Pub, The O.N.E. Rittenhouse, Pub Webb, Hidden Soul at Cobre, The Arts Garage, White Horse Upper Lounge, Octo Lounge, Dr. Watson's Pub, Petracity, Campbell's Field in Camden, Championship Bar & Grill in Trenton, Firehouse Cafe in Mt. Holly, The Garage, The Rotunda, Patterson's Palace, Gusto's Upstairs in Lancaster, City Ale House in Connecticut, Elbo Room in Chicago, The French Quarters, Mojo 13, and The Golden Fleece in Delaware and all sorts of other venues. In New York, VEnT has performed at Wicked Willy's, The Village Underground, Pianos, Don Hill's, Uncle Mike's, The Charleston, and The National Underground. VEnT also performed at Ursinus College, Harcum College, Community College of Philadelphia, and Philadelphia High School for Girls. VEnT has done many benefit concerts for organizations like Philabundance, Project EDU, Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, Nicetown Giveback, and Knights of the Innocent.

Instrumentation

Taylor "Toby" Martin - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Quadi Gardner - keyboard, background vocals
Dionna Miller - Drums, background vocals
Tawana Simons - Percussion, Drum Machine
Chris Henderson - Bass Guitar
Nazir Harris - Guitar
Alisa Joe - background vocals

Discography

1. Out the Box by VEnT (2010)
2. Beautifully Broken by VEnT (2011)
3. Just Leftover by VEnT (2012)


VEnT's First CD, Out the Box can be ordered by sending an email to ventmusicill@gmail.com!

VEnT's Second CD, Beautifully Broken can be found on iTunes!

VEnT's Third CD, Just Leftovers can be found on iTunes and Amazon!

Official Website

http://www.ventmusic.wordpress.com

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• VEnT & Live
• VEnT's Website

Audio

• Anti-Sexual
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• VentMaster2
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• He Said
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• Defeated
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• Beat My Heart
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Press

• Finding A Movement in Music [+ Show ]
  

  http://issuu.com/damonyoumans/docs/feb_issue_online_with_barcd In the mist of what was unmistakab...http://issuu.com/damonyoumans/docs/feb_issue_online_with_barcd
  
  In the mist of what was unmistakably gunshots, followed by sirens
  and urban streets clatter during the revolutionary war; was the
  receptacle of peace that came through the music. Musicians rival for
  a chance to perform, while seats and standing room for the spectators
  became a necessity for capturing just a glimpse of a “Calgon
  take me away”, moment! They began to play. The change of tone
  went immediately in affect .The musicians fed off enthusiasm and
  audience participation, while the listeners experienced a sound that
  could only be encountered in a classic revolutionary café. Every period
  has its pop music, light or dance music. The classical period in music is
  the only time in music history where the highest quality music was put
  forth as entertainment. There were no boundaries to separate this genre
  of music.
  No boundaries was the sense of emotionalism I experienced while idling
  in the World Live Café, listening to the music of one of Philadelphia’s
  premiere bands, “Vent”. It was almost an instant replay of a time traveler’s
  journey taking me back to that convivial Revolutionary Café! As
  the lead vocalist reached for the microphone, and the rest of the band
  took their places, the crowd grew eager to hear the sound. As the music
  began and she belted out her first note, you could feel a shift in the atmosphere.
  All eyes, ears, and hearts were at peace. As I pierced the
  room, I saw nothing less than absolute satisfaction.
  Vent is an Alternative Rock/Soul Band inspired by a sense of jazz,
  heavy metal, and country that consist of eleven members; lead vocals
  and Lyrics; (22) year old Taylor Toby Vent Martin, (22yr old) Charles
  Smith Keys- Musical Director,( 20 yr old) Terrell Swinton- on keys, (20yr
  old) Devonaire Adams on drums, (20yr old) Christopher Smith- on Bass
  guitar, (22yr old) Josh Miller- on percussions who are all Pennsylvania
  natives; (28yr old) Doug Pokorny- on the saxophone by way of Canada,
  and (32yr old) Dai Miyazaki- playing guitar by way of Korea. The band
  also has three background vocalist (19yr old) Nicole Henderson,(20 yr old )
  Taneesha Smith and (24yr old) Quadi Gardner who also take on the job
  as being the band’s stylist. Also all of the band mates are natives of Pennsylvania.
  The band made its debut August 9th 2008 and have been climbing the
  mountain of success by opening for such artist as Marsha from the group
  (formerly known as Floetry), making special guest appearances in venues
  such as The Village Underground and National Underground in the city
  that never sleeps and performing in prominent locations throughout the
  metropolitan area. The music of Vent can only be interpreted as “the music
  for all occasions”. When asked who the band can be compared to, lead
  vocalist Taylor says “We have frequently been compared to the likes of No
  Doubt, The Roots, Blink 82, and Steely Dan. However, the band is consistently
  striving for the mark of musical limitlessness.” On January
  25th2009, Vent celebrated the New Year with an album release party. I
  give nothing less than an almost perfect salute to Vent, a new generation
  of sound, making a revolutionary difference.
  To learn more about Vent and their music, please
  visit::www.sonicbids.comventmusic
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• SPOT-LIGHT [+ Show ]
  

  WOW...Taylor Martin and VENT is just WOW. I ran across this group while they were playing at Northst...WOW...Taylor Martin and VENT is just WOW. I ran across this group while they were playing at Northstar in North Philly. There songs are all original, but they feel as though you can hear them on the radio right now. Which I bet isnt to far away from this groups future.
  
  Their background vocals are totally on point, its very rare to come across a set of musicians that truly practice and are musically effective in their delivery. Their sound to me is like a soulful mix of hip-hop and R&B which is very unique to its own. You have got to visit there myspace page and hear their song VEnT and LIVE absolutely sick, sick, sick!!! They have an album release coming up next year on January 25th at Warmdaddy's another hot spot for great live music and awsome food. We'll try to post some of their engagements coming up on our "EVENT & NEWS" page to keep you posted on anything new thats coming up with them. Or just visit there myspace page by clicking here! http://www.myspace.com/ventmusicill
  
  For more info about this group and others featured here email us at: info@sheddin.com.
  
  http://www.sheddin.com/SPOT-LIGHT.html

• Philly's own....VENT... heavy on GRIND MODE [+ Show ]
  

  I had the pleasure of rocking out with Taylor and the rest of the crew. This band offers what the in...I had the pleasure of rocking out with Taylor and the rest of the crew. This band offers what the industry has been looking for since The ROOTS stepped onto the scene. With mind provoking, well thought out and compelling lyrics, a soulful voice and crazy talented musicians, VENT gives us what we've been begging for...FRESH MUSIC that speaks to your soul.
  
  http://wetinkgrindmode.blogspot.com/2009/08/vent-heavy-on-grind-mode.html

• PhillABunDance Driving hunger from our communty [+ Show ]
  

  *VEnT, our headlining act, is on the verge of being the most phenomenal sound that the industry has ...*VEnT, our headlining act, is on the verge of being the most phenomenal sound that the industry has heard in years. Being known for intense performances, mixing variations of jazz, rock, R&B, gospel, hip-hop, metal, funk and alternative music, has enabled VEnT to gain acceptance by almost any audience.

• The Original Scene [+ Show ]
  

  VEnT is an energetic Alternative Rock-n-Soul band from Philadelphia, PA. While they hide behind the ...VEnT is an energetic Alternative Rock-n-Soul band from Philadelphia, PA. While they hide behind the Alternative Rock-n-Soul umbrella for booking purposes, they are known to fuse Alternative Rock-n-Soul with jazz, funk, bluegrass, RnB, hip-hop, acoustic rock, soft rock, country, gospel and all sorts of other genres. If you put The Fray, Jazmine Sullivan, The Roots, and Michael McDonald together you might just come up with a sound similar to theirs! Taylor (Toby) is the lead vocalist and writer of all VEnT lyrics. Occasionally, she plays the guitar and bass...
  
  For the rest, please see page 25 of the link below.

Setlist

1. You Made Me a Star
2. Anti-Sexual
3. Never
4. [Insert Cover Song Here]
5. Awesome
6. He Said
7. Lame.

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