Catch Of The Week: Vinny B!
Meet Vinny B from Hudson, MA
Vinny has been honing his craft for a long time. He found his passion before he hit the 3rd grade. Voice, piano, and guitar lessons followed. Then there was a music degree at Belmont University. All along the way, through the formatics, the studying and the struggle to be heard, Vinny never lost the passion. It’s obvious with every note sung, every strum and ever smile. He’s doing what he was meant to do. Having spent the past few years living in Nashville has only polished his sound, and made him a stronger artist.
How does an 8 year old become so drawn to music? For Vinny it was the lyrics. It was all about the words, the stories, the connection to the fantasy and the reality. In case you were wondering, the “B” stands for Bonina. When Vinny isn’t performing or writing, he works at the Opry Backstage Grill (he performs there regularly), and the world-famous Grand Ole Opry. This Hudson, MA native dreams of traveling the world to share his music.
Vinny B And The Band
Vinny and his band plugged in and turned us on to a couple of originals he’s been working on in Nashville
Here’s “Hooked On You”
Fan favorite… it’s “Whiskey Shot”
Vinny Vignettes
*Instruments played: Piano and guitar
*How would you describe your sound: Pop/country with a slight rock flare
*Who inspires you: Brett Eldredge, Luke Bryan, and so many more!
*All- time favorite country song: “In Case You Didn’t Know” by Brett Young
*Favorite country concert: Rascal Flatts
*What songs do you like now on Country 102.5: “Beautiful Crazy” by Luke Combs, and “Prayed For You”- Matt Stell
*If you weren’t a musician, what would you be doing: I have no idea! I’ve been doing this for so long. I always wanted to be in the NFL when I was younger, by size has never been in my favor.
*Day Job : singing server
*Most proud moment: Too many proud and fortunate moments to mention.
*Craziest thing that ever happened in your music career: When Chris Stapleton showed up at my first show in Nashville!
*Other things you like to do: Nature walks, video games, sports (watching and playing)
*Frivolous fun facts:I’m double jointed in my thumbs. I have a rare eye disease, and I can tell “dad jokes” with the best of them! I was a wrestler for 12 years. When I was 14 I was a part of a movie promotion for Vanessa Hudgens Band Slam and played for a few thousand people
*Mantra: Music says what words cannot
Vinny B Here
- August 9-10: The Bolton Fair
The Fairgrounds at Lancaster
318 Seven Bridge Road
Lancaster, MA 01523
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