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the vints

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We are not robots.
Our songs are not created by a top-secret super-computer.
We write songs about things we see and feel.
We can't wait to play in your town.

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Member Since: 09/01/2006
Band Website: thevints.us
Band Members: nick pyll-guitar/vocals

kevin wing-guitar/vocals

joey shoop-bass

hooker-drums
Influences: replacements, old 97s, jeff buckley, pabst blue ribbon, fried chicken, pavement, blah blah blah
Sounds Like: "It's major-chord acoustic ambrosia with big intentions, and it's infinitely inviting..."
--Independent Weekly
"The Vints are an acoustic duo that basically defines the phrase "amazing song writing". Their acoustic blend of rock and southern soul makes the group stick out as one of Raleigh's best independent acts. There shows are personal and you feel like you are walking with them on their lyrical journey. To top it all off their blending of two acoustic guitars is so smooth you get lost in just listening to the riffs and notes. The Vints is a group that brings acoustic song writing back to the forefront of the Raleigh music scene."
--oneilrecords
"Raleigh acoustic balladeers the Vints nestle themselves in that nook where an occasional twang creeps into pop crooning, or where the Old 97s are considered indie rock. Finding that place is easy, though making it your own--which they seem to be doing--is much harder."
--chris toenes, indy weekly
Record Label: um.........b?

My Blog

more shows!!

hey ya'll....we've got more shows confirmed! 5/4--raleigh music hall-- opening for danielle howle....tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. 6/1--reservoir-chapel hill--w/ grant withington........
Posted by on Wed, 03 May 2006 06:55:00 GMT

the vints on 96.1 AND 100.7

hey ya'll-- we're on the radio twice this sunday, so check it out: 10pm-11pm--on-air interview with stylez (96.1) during local music hour. 11pm-12pm--switch to 100.7 to hear some of the album stuff pl...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Apr 2006 07:43:00 GMT

updates for shows!!!

updates in red!!!!   5/13--green bean coffee house--greensboro, nc.....  w/ caroline faust 5/19--slim's--raleigh, nc--we're playing with amanda french...she's in our top eight so check her o...
Posted by on Mon, 17 Apr 2006 22:29:00 GMT

the[vints] on 96.1......

hey everybody-- 96.1 played us on the locals only show last night.......we need everybody to click this link and request more, more, more......mwa ha ha.......sorry, got a little carried away there......
Posted by on Mon, 17 Apr 2006 04:57:00 GMT

yup yup--new shows......

hey ya'll-- new shows!!!!! 5/13--green bean coffee house--greensboro, nc.....haven't confirmed the opener yet....but we've narrowed it down to a couple really cool musicians....will let you know later...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Apr 2006 17:39:00 GMT

vints in copper press quarterly!!!!!

our song "sneaker" will be featured on the copper press double-disc compilation next month. if you're not familiar with copper press, it is a quarterly magazine that features articles about artists, m...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Apr 2006 07:47:00 GMT

the vints on complex radio!

a radio show in charlotte called complex radio has been playing the cd.  check out their website.....it includes archived playlists of the shows.  if you're in range...listen to the show!&nb...
Posted by on Sat, 25 Mar 2006 11:07:00 GMT

new shows!!!!

hey everyone!! wanted to let you know we're playing at Raleigh Music Hall twice this month!!  we hope to see all of you at both shows......3/23--we play at 10:00 pm.....American Aquarium plays at...
Posted by on Sun, 19 Mar 2006 22:39:00 GMT

details!!!!!

Hey everyone!!! so, we've got the openers for our cd release party confirmed... Reid Johnson of Schooner fame will play several of his originals. Kevin Wolfe (hearts and daggers) will bring along his ...
Posted by on Fri, 03 Feb 2006 09:05:00 GMT

The Vints release their debut ep

We will be releasing our debut cd at King's on March 2.  We will be performing several of our originals and will have a couple special guests as well.  We are counting on all of our friends ...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Jan 2006 08:28:00 GMT