John Vento is often called a chameleon in the Pittsburgh music scene; and, while his critics may use the term as a pejorative, Vento views it as a compliment. He understands that they're motivated by the frustration of their inability to lock him into a specific musical style. After all, the front man for the high-energy, hard-rockin' band, the Nied's Hotel Band, is also known for his introspective, brooding solo recordings. Rather than a drawback, however, Vento considers such diversity to be among his strengths; and his fans agree. They relish sharing his tumultuous trek toward achieving his artistic vision, which he accomplishes by channeling a blend of eclectic influences through his own, raw emotions. With the release of his critically acclaimed album, "Love, Lust & Other Wreckage," veteran Pittsburgh rocker John Vento stepped into the national and international spotlight. His first single, "Rainbows and Lightning"hit the AAA and Rock airplay charts, while racking up a Top 20 position on the iTunes rock charts. Vento also found himself in the pages of Billboard Magazine, as an Emerging Artist. Vento has had numerous TV and radio appearances, thousands of Youtube videos, and over 60,000 spotify streams.