Artist description Lead instrument a rare synth horn playing cool melodies and an abundance of magical effects and brilliant sounds. Vocals, guitars, bass, drums, percussion, violin and other traditional instruments unite with cutting edge drum loops and samples to help forge The Venusian's sound.

Music Style Pop/Rock/World/Dance

Musical Influences Not genre specific.

Similar Artists The Venusians

Artist History Together for 4 years....have played an amazing variety of gigs ranging from Burning Man and the Bay Area Underground Dance Scene to George Lucas' Star Wars Opening Gala to the Anniversary of the Summer Of Love, etc.

Group Members Matt Venuti....Electronic Valve Instrument (EVI), Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Programming |||| Robert Powell.........Guitars and Pedal Steel |||| Rob Michael....Guitars and Guitar Synthesizer |||| Jeff Obee......Bass |||| MJ Michael Saint John...........Drums

Instruments Electronic Valve Instrument (EVI).... Guitar/guitar synth....Bass....Drums....Percussion.....Vocals.....Keys....Programming

Albums Hot Planet

Press Reviews "....this amazing musical hybrid has become as identifiable as anything in Pop Music today"-Michael Van Buren (Mystic Voice)"...these deep space maestros morph dance rhythms and catchy riffs with cool melodies and cosmic themes to create a unique form that blends East and West with Outer Space"-Christina Singleton (Futurezone)"...the kind of music you might hear in a Star Wars bar....definitely my favorites"-Joegh Bullock (Director, Anon Salon, Burning Man Entertainment)"The Venusians are the cosmic groove-meisters of contemporary music"-Jon Zimmerman (film and theater producer, "Media, The Musical", "Mama's Boy""Congratulations for a stellar year of performance and for the release of your new CD, 'Hot Planet'. Yours is certainly music for the New Millennium"-Yair Ben-Schlomo (publisher of The Annual Guides for the Arts) "....and in a category all of their own, The Venusian's CD, "Hot Planet" is a rare musical treat not to be missed"Lloyd Barde (owner, Backroads Distributing)"Combining catchy melodies and unique dance rhythms, The Venusians are today's emerging band making tomorrow's hit music"-Greg Steffen (National Music Marketing)"Check this band out...they're great" -Craig Newmark (Craig's List)"....the amazing and rare synth-horn called an EVI showcases an abundance of magical effects and brilliant sounds"-Joe Sweeney (OneWing Productions)

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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