Vinnie & The Stars
Vinnie & The Stars
Genres: funk, Surf, jazzy, chill out, Leeds
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About Vinnie & The Stars
Vinnie Whitehead is a singer songwriter and acoustic artist renowned for his charismatic stage presence and engaging live performance. He is also the front man and driving force of his band Vinnie & The Stars. Active on the UK music scene since the release of the single Gone in 2007, Vinnie & The Stars built up a reputation around Yorkshire as one of most dynamic and entertaining bands on the music scene. In 2009 Vinnie & The Stars released their debut album Swings & Roundabouts which contained Gone and their second single Spaceship Blues. During 2009 to 2011 Vinnie performed with his band and as a solo artist at venues and festivals across the UK, including Beverley Folk Festival, Beat-Herder, Trib Festival and Fake Festivals. With a wide range of experiences gained Vinnie has supported acts such as Billy Bragg, Ed Tudor Pole, and The Martin Harley Band. Front man of Philadelphia's pioneering Hip-Hop Blues band G. Love Special Sauce Garrett Dutton aka G. Love says: “Vinnie Whitehead has a distinctly original vocal style, the production is raw and I'm feeling it!” More success has followed since the release of the third single I'm not from America... I'm from Hull Vinnie has also tapped into a loyal following of Hull City AFC supporters playing at club nights alongside talks from Hull City football legends Dean Windass and Ian Ashbee. Vinnie & The Stars have been featured on The Tom Robinson Show on BBC Radio 6 Music and The BBC 6 Music Introducing Mixtape. Vinnie has performed a live studio session for The David Burns Show on BBC Radio Humberside. The band also have regular airplay on the BBC Introducing shows on Radio Humberside and Radio York & North Yorkshire, which has attracted attention across the region. His relaxed and informative style has also made him a popular guest presenter and live performer on Vixen 101 The Fox's Den Show. “I fell deeply and instantly in love with I'm Not From America, I'm From Hull on first hearing. John Peel would have adored this.” Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music. 2013 has seen Vinnie & The Stars release their second album Punkological Business. Recorded at LOOM Studio Yorkshire which features full band recordings. Vinnie has also released a live solo acoustic EP Punkological Live Acoustic Sessions that represents the full flair and diversity of music Vinnie produces. Vinnie Whitehead is an all round entertainer who acknowledges and interacts with his audience. He writes music in a punky acoustic style and with a self deprecating sense of humour his lyrics take a wry look at real life events and experiences that audiences soon identify with. The result is great story telling over a musical soup incorporating Funk, Blues and Country with a Hip Hop thread binding it all together. The music carries a certain, energetic pop edge and Vinnie is renowned for his live stage presence and crowd banter that has been likened to that of a stand up comedian. Vinnie is now working with BlueSkies Artist Management and is available for UK tour and Festival bookings with the full band Vinnie &The Stars and as a solo acoustic performer. For bookings contact info@vinnieandthestars.com
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