Taylor "Toby Vent" Martin-Vocals, Lyrics*** Tynisha "Quadi" Gardner-Vocals,***Dai Miyazaki- Lead Guitar, ***Nicole Henderson-Vocals*** Tanesha Smith-Vocals***Christopher Smith-Bass Guitar****Joshua Mitchell-Percussion***Devon Adams-Lead Percussion(Drums)***Terrell Swinton- Keys, Percussion***Charles Smith-Keys, Percussions, Key Bass, Musical Director~~~~~~~~~~~~~~FOR BOOKING INFO CONTACT TOBY AT VENTMUSICILL@GMAIL.COM.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Influences
MUSIC...The Fray, Colbie Caillat, Justin Nozuka, Steely Dan, Donny Hathaway, The Feverfew, India Arie, Little Dragon, Paolo Nutini, Joshua Radin, James Morrison, Adele, J*Davey, The Roots, Jill Scott, Kim Burrell, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Usher, Teena Marie, Lifehouse, Maroon5, Amel Larrieux, Amy Winehouse, Gavin DeGraw, Lauryn Hill, Smokie Norful, Kelis, Michael Jackson, Don Henley, Mr. Hendrix, Rihanna, Common, Talib Kweli, Lupe Fiasco. Mos Def, Nas, Black Eyed Peas, Sugarland, Solange, Israel and New Breed, etc...
VEnT is on the verge of being the most phenomenal sound that the industry has heard in years. Straight out of Philadelphia a new wave of music has arrived and is breaking music molds near you! They debuted on August 9th, 2008 and have been on fire ever since. Opening for artist such as Marsha (formerly of Floetry) and sharing the stage with many of the region's finest singers and musicians, giving performances proving to be mind provoking and captivating! The members of VEnT can be viewed in publications around the Philadelphia-area creating a buzz that is growing daily. Known for intense performances mixing variations of jazz, rock, R&B, gospel, hip-hop, metal, funk and alternative music, enables VEnT to gain acceptance by nearly any audience. VEnT's writes, sings and performs to perfection lessons learned from real life encounters creating a sense of relativity for all. VEnT brings up issues that everyone experiences. The members of VEnT all began their first musical endeavors in church which contributes to the sweet and sultry vocals found on every track with poetic flows that are officially guaranteed to pull you in. Furthermore the instrumentals are more than capable to provide unexpected, complimentary vibes and grooves that will leave the audience wanting more. A line from one song says "You've gotta look deep into my soul to find me"..." Reach into my heart and you'll see that I am more". So you are more than welcome to reach into the heart and soul of VEnT, you will see so much more than music as usual, exceeding all expectaion.********************************************************************************************************
VEnT has performed at North Star Bar, The African American Museum, Warmdaddy's, Luxe Lounge (Philly LivePod), Tritone, Blinkin Lincoln, World Cafe Live, The Fire, 69th Street Lounge, The O.N.E. Rittenhouse, Pub Webb, Petracity, Campbell's Field in Camden, Championship Bar & Grill in Trenton, The Rotunda, Patterson's Palace and all sorts of other venues. In New York, we've performed at The Village Underground, Pianos, Don Hill's, and The National Underground.
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Wyldlyfe Interview/Performance @ VoltaRadio.Com The night before we open up for Jazmine
Sullivan at the Nicetown GiveBack Fest.... Comment, Tell A Friend To
Tell A Friend.. WYLDLYFE BABY!!!!!
This Is Some EPIC Footage
Thank U 4 inviting The Mighty Onez out 2 celebrate ur 1yr anniversary!!! By far that's been the Best Show we've been 2 all year!! U guys R a Phenomenal Group! Please keep up the Great work! VEnT's Music is definetely ILL!!!
Hahaha,
we just got finished eating.. Grabbed some utensils, ketchup bottles,
glasses, beat-boxed and Made History "Off The Top"!!!!!! We gotta
spread this Every Where. This Freestyle Session Needs to be Witnessed
by the WORLD... Can u say "Classic?" We love what we do... We can only
hope u enjoy.. Haha. PLEASE SUBCRIBE & TELL A FRIEND TO TELL A
FRIEND.... PLEASE SUBSCRIBE & TELL A FRIEND TO TELL A FRIEND.....
Leave COMMENTS & VIDEO RESPONSES.. WyldLyfe Baby!!!!!!!!
Hahaha, we just got finished eating.. Grabbed some utensils,
ketchup bottles, glasses, beat-boxed and Made History "Off The
Top"!!!!!! We gotta spread this Every Where. This Freestyle Session
Needs to be Witnessed by the WORLD... Can u say "Classic?" We love what
we do... We can only hope u enjoy.. Haha. PLEASE SUBCRIBE & TELL A
FRIEND TO TELL A FRIEND.... PLEASE SUBSCRIBE & TELL A FRIEND TO
TELL A FRIEND..... Leave COMMENTS & VIDEO RESPONSES.. WyldLyfe
Baby!!!!!!!!
Check It Out... This is footage from the show we did with LUPE FIASCO & GirlTalk. Let Us Know How U feel.... Please Tell a friend to tell a friend.. WyldLyfe Baby!!!!
Show me some F*ucking Love - May 28th @ the 69th St. Lounge - Ray Wellz Presents Artist Spotlight and Music Showcase Part II. .......which means .......... Me + Acoustic Guitar = Songs about Sex, Drugs, Puppy Dogs , and Fat Chicks!! *****I will have advanced tickets for sale $8.00 (opposed to $15 at the door) Why?? Because your special, not retarded! So buy a fucking ticket!!
ard just let me know when ur ready....and where do yall get ur beats? I wanna do a song like the two you did wit that same type vibe,, like wth the band.
Thanks so much. I've been listening to what you've posted on myspace, but your live show is even better, richer, and more energetic. If the right opportunity comes up, I'd like to be able to contact you about sharing the bill some evening here in Philadelphia.
