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Venna
Indie / Folk / Acoustic

third generation immigrant



Chicago/Milwaukee/Somewhere In Between
United States

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Last Login:  11/21/2009
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   Venna: General Info
Member Since5/20/2006
Band WebsiteVennaMusic.com
Band Membersheather - vocals and mandolin
marky - vocals, guitar, mandolin
dustin - vocals, piano, guitar, banjo, mandolin
ryan - drums and percussion
kara - violin
wulf - bass

nabeel - booking agent, promotion, merch guy, mover, shaker, do-er (email him: nabeel@thefelixculpa.com)

guests and past members have included: micheal price, nick vombrack, jay warner, matt lemke

InfluencesThe Meteah Strike
Bon Iver
Page France
Bob Dylan
J. Tillman
Beirut
Cat Power
Owen
One Line Drawing
Hum
Iron & Wine
Bright Eyes
El Oso
Billy Holiday
Jimmy Eat World
Damien Rice
Chris Staples
much more...
Sounds Likelet us know...
Record LabelCommon Cloud
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 22 2009 9:00P
La Salle Power Co. - Chicago.com Presents 12 Bands Chicago, Alabama
Jan 2 2010 8:00P
Metro w/ Kid You’ll Move Mountains and Crayolala and Picture Books Chicago, Illinois

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   About Venna
Contact us about bookings here: booking @ vennamusic . com

venna is the music of heather and her husband marky. it is the sort of music that focuses on the simplicity of life, and the fragility of being human. so far it's comprised of a couple of guitars and a few voices. more should be expected.

Here's what people are saying about us...

"....as pretty as the packaging is, the songs are even better." "...humanly imperfect and honest music made by real people who love what they do."
from Can You See The Sunset From The Southside

"...showcases intimate acoustic folk instrumentation and breathy, emotive female vocals... the simple combination of guitar and undeniable vocal talent, with an open-mic coffeeshop vibe."
from the Illinois Entertainer.

"As Heather sang the chorus of "Eulogy", “here are my hands”, I realized that this was her offering to the world... Crafted with care, this is an exciting debut from Heather and Marky’s hands to yours."
from Chicago blog Gapers Block.

"They boast impeccably written acoustic folk/pop songwriting as well as comfortably beautiful vocals... a surprising and wonderful mixture of intriguing folk songwriting and gorgeous female vocals."
a review of the new EP by Independent Clauses.

"Their emotional connection as husband and wife seems to simply flow into their songwriting as their separate elements mesh together to create these wonderful songs."
by the gentleman Tim Crisp at his blog Dressing Sharp and Feeling Dull.

"The band exists simply, sweetly and just does what it does well. No pretension, nothing artistically laborious or ambitious, just performing songs and performing them well."
Louis Korom IV's Blog


**read an interview we did with Jason of WHAT TO WEAR DURING AN ORANGE ALERT, an awesome little Illinois music blog



The new Venna EP "Evan a Little" now available at: Heather's Etsy store:

Etsy
Buy Handmade
thefourthstar


"12 Shades to the Wind" Live at Sockmonkeysound.com

Venna - 12 Shades to the Wind from Chip Copeland on Vimeo.


Working hard on "Even a Little"

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Venna's Friends Comments
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jenEPINEPHRINE™

jenEPINEPHRINE™



Nov 23 2009 4:58 PM

oughta blog your lyrics :]
hope you're doing well
xx
mat kuhlig (3 NEW SONGS!)

mat kuhlig (3 NEW SONGS!)



Nov 18 2009 4:23 PM

good deal.  i just might have to do that. 
Curtis

Curtis



Nov 6 2009 3:26 PM

Thank you SO much for playing at Judson last night! It was awesome seeing you all for the 7th time! I hope to see you again.
jt royster

jt royster



Sep 18 2009 6:39 PM

very beautiful!
Kevin Andrew Prchal (Now on iTunes!)

Kevin Andrew Prchal (Now on iTunes!)



Sep 18 2009 3:19 PM

Have I told you that I love you? How was Metro!?
Arthi Meera

Arthi Meera



Sep 14 2009 8:36 PM

You were so great at the Metro!  Heather I loooove your voice :)
Samantha

Samantha



Sep 5 2009 7:01 PM

UGH! I JUST remembered that you guys were playing at the walworth county fair, so I came to see when, only to find that you are playing right now.
I was really excited for a show that I could bring a baby to. And now I missed it.
I am sad.
Remember Me

Annabelle Soria



Aug 27 2009 12:50 AM

Yay :]
IQs

IQs



Aug 23 2009 4:43 AM

Imaginary Heroes(ELB August 7 w/ SOCRATIC!)

Imaginary Heroes(ELB August 7 w/ SOCRATIC!)



Aug 6 2009 4:31 AM

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by the way, awesome set at Byronfest guys. the last two songs were excellent

Tommy/IH
The Color Joseph (PP)

Joseph AnCel



Jul 15 2009 5:01 AM

I need to come to one of your shows soon. that would be rad.
Psuedonymph

Psuedonymph



Jul 15 2009 12:51 AM

I have not checked my space in such a looonnnggg time and just got your message of "things going okay."  Thanks!  Yes, they are.  It was nice seeing you guys for a hot minute at Reggies the other night.  Hopefully we can make our internet friendship and more actual one at some point. You guys should come stay in Chi-town for a couple days.
Fable & the World Flat

Fable & the World Flat



Jul 10 2009 5:41 AM

see you Saturday!
Tonight, the City Skyline

Tonight, the City Skyline



Jun 30 2009 11:28 PM

You can download our new CD for Free :))) Just follow the link: http://www.mediafire.com/tonightthecityskyline
Borders Nite Out

Borders Nite Out



Jun 4 2009 1:17 PM

Thanks for coming to Borders and the outside show rocked. Theres photos in the folder from that night.

Dan
Betta Promotions

Betta Promotions



May 26 2009 3:03 PM

Hey! I heard this is where the cool kids will be....its only 5 frogskins on schubas.com!!
caitlyn

caitlyn



May 21 2009 7:39 PM

caitlyn loves venna x 748,345,000.


caitlyn

caitlyn



May 15 2009 9:18 PM

:)


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Joseph records and produces

Joe Loofbourrow



May 11 2009 11:44 PM

hey guys borders was a great time. lookin forward to hanging out again soon!
Tonight, the City Skyline

Tonight, the City Skyline



May 9 2009 3:29 PM

kisses...


- Tonight, the City Skyline -
Psuedonymph

Psuedonymph



May 8 2009 2:06 PM

Yeah. We had some band bs come through and I'm pretty sure I may commit musiciancide. 50% of Proximo quit on Grant and the drummer, Nick. Waked away like no big thing. Kinda sucks but Grant's doing pretty good...

...but if you're in need of some awesome background vocals...let him know. :)
Amanda

Amanda



May 7 2009 2:42 AM

I heard from someone on facebook =)
Rockwell Merch is printing for Hang up and Drive!

Rockwell Merch



Apr 24 2009 1:46 PM

Thanks for the friendship! Looks like you've already got a good merch source; but if you're ever shopping we’d appreciate the chance to talk with you!
Optimism at Large

Optimism at Large



Apr 22 2009 1:32 AM

Hey guys, how are you? I’ve been collaborating with a local coffee shop in Fox Lake, Beva Caffe! Coffee Bar, and starting in May there’s going to be some fun stuff happening. (Address can be found on my Myspace).
I’ll be hosting an Acoustic Talent Night, which will be similar to an open mic night, and I’m looking for acoustic acts that are interested in playing!

It will be every Saturday in May and June, from 7-9:30pm.
If you or a friend is interested, just let me know ahead of time to secure a spot, because the coffee shop is asking me to promote it and make sure that all music will be appreciated by all types of audiences. Set times will probably run about 10 minutes, or 2 or 3 songs, and I’ll also have my piano there.


I hope you’ll be able to come! Just give me the word if you’re interested in performing and I’ll help set it up for you to be able to play for an upcoming Saturday.


Thanks so much!
Feel free to message me with any questions.


Take Care,
Dakotah/Optimism at Large
Amber

Amber



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