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"Solo Artist Toney Ventura wins round of Battle of the Bands"

It appeared impossible to me that a solo act could win a round, but then Toney Ventura's songs are improbable ("Quirky" as one patron described them.) Such styles as folk, jazz, bluegrass, blues, rock, and others were blended into a single arrangement, which always seemed to keep audience attention on him. ...His musicianship was exemplary, performing equally well on guitar/harp and guitar/vocal, or all three in a single song. Before an encore tune, Toney performed "Shakin' In Our Boots". a reggae number about the predicted December 3 heartland earthquake...all in all, a nice set.
--Connie Swail's review of the Sound Core Music "Battle of the Bands". Carbondale, Illinois
- Carbondale Nightlife

"Solo Artist Toney Ventura wins round of Battle of the Bands"

It appeared impossible to me that a solo act could win a round, but then Toney Ventura's songs are improbable ("Quirky" as one patron described them.) Such styles as folk, jazz, bluegrass, blues, rock, and others were blended into a single arrangement, which always seemed to keep audience attention on him. ...His musicianship was exemplary, performing equally well on guitar/harp and guitar/vocal, or all three in a single song. Before an encore tune, Toney performed "Shakin' In Our Boots". a reggae number about the predicted December 3 heartland earthquake...all in all, a nice set.
--Connie Swail's review of the Sound Core Music "Battle of the Bands". Carbondale, Illinois
- Carbondale Nightlife

"Toney Ventura--Liner notes from the CD compilation "Declaration of Independents""

Acoustic textures and infectious polyrhythms weave themselves with the inimitable lyric humor of Midwest artist Toney Ventura to create a highly original folk-on stimulates approach to modern life. Working in the band and solo scenes for many years has given T. V. the sharp edge necessary to pull together a sound all his own that's accessible and relatable to the normal and abnormal alike.
--Liner notes from the CD compilation "Declaration of Independents"
- Carbondale Nightlife

"Toney Ventura--Liner notes from the CD compilation "Declaration of Independents""

Acoustic textures and infectious polyrhythms weave themselves with the inimitable lyric humor of Midwest artist Toney Ventura to create a highly original folk-on stimulates approach to modern life. Working in the band and solo scenes for many years has given T. V. the sharp edge necessary to pull together a sound all his own that's accessible and relatable to the normal and abnormal alike.
--Liner notes from the CD compilation "Declaration of Independents"
- Carbondale Nightlife