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Take 5: V for Vetrano
We all love to know what inspires our favorite stars or personalities and we want to know what – or who– is behind our favorite lyrics. But why is every interview so serious all the damn time? Take 5 is a regular feature on Listen! It’s Vetrano that gives readers insight into some of the lighter things in your favorites lives. And now Take 5 is a regular feature on the LIV YouTube channel every week. Learn more about your favorite celebrities, LIV contributors, artists and entrepreneurs, plus get ready to laugh when Chris Vetrano hits the streets of Nashville to Take 5 with Music City locals and visitors. Subscribe now, so you don’t miss one minute [click here to subscribe…
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Music Monday: My All-Time Favorite Songs
This week’s Music Monday falls on a special day: my birthday. That’s right, on November 2nd V for Vetrano was born; and from a young age, music played a big part of my life. So, in honor of the big day, I’ve compiled some of my all time favorite songs –since birth– in one epic playlist. Songs that have touched my soul from the moment I’ve heard them. Songs that take me back to a special memory. Songs that I never skip when they come up on my Pandora station. All these songs, in some way or another, represent the first thirty years of my life. From my very first purchased…
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Turn Back Time
Hey guys, gals and undecideds, V for Vetrano here on the first day of November! If you’re like most of the population, you probably “whooped it up” last night for Halloween and might be praying for the pounding in your head to stop. And if the night’s scares didn’t end until the wee-hours of the morning, you may not even be reading this until tomorrow (or next week, for that matter). Me, on the other hand? I stayed in. With a busy Sunday Funday ahead to celebrate my birthday, I opted to skip the costumes and candy this year. Part of me loved the alone time to catch up on…
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Trick-Or-Treat: Spotify’s Halloween Playlist
Hey my lovelies! It’s that time of year when the ghosts and goblins take to the streets and people have a real excuse to look horrifying. That’s right, it’s Halloween! Whether you’re in for the night (dodging trick-or-treaters) or preparing for a big night out on the town, you can’t avoid this in-your-face holiday. So as the old saying goes, “if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.” To help you get in the spirit of things, Spotify has compiled this playlist of tasty Halloween styled treats for your musical tastebuds. Featuring some of your favorite Halloween-inspired tunes — yes, they exist — this playlist is the perfect Halloween party soundtrack, or…
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Event: Saturday + Shop w/ Amanda Valentine
Fashionable men and women of Nashville, this is for you! Join Amanda Valentine (from Project Runway) and Chris Vetrano (of Listen It’s Vetrano) on Saturday, October 24th for a day of fashion, fun, art and booze! From Valentine’s new studio space in the Wedgwood Houston neighborhood (located at 427 Chestnut Street), Amanda will be previewing and taking orders for her upcoming Valentine Valentine spring collection, while V for Vetrano outfits the guys in Trumaker‘s built-to-fit shirts, blazers, suit and other fall fashions. For more information about Trumaker or to set a specific time to be measured for your built-to-fit looks, click here: http://bit.ly/TrumakerNash For more information about Amanda, click here: http://amandavalentine.com. You can RSVP for the event on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/907896189287975/.
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Take 5: Z Berg of Phases
We all love to know what inspires our favorite stars and we want to know what – or who– is behind our favorite lyrics. But why is every interview so serious all the damn time? ‘Take 5′ is a regular feature on Listen! It’s Vetrano that gives readers insight into some of the lighter things in your favorite stars’ lives. And next up in the ‘Take 5′ hot seat, Z Berg from Phases. If you haven’t read my interview with the whole band, you can do that here. And be sure to check out Phases’ debut single “I’m In Love With My Life” from their new record, out now. But first, throw your feet on your desk…
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Music Monday: Should’ve Been Hits – Divas Edition
It’s Monday afternoon and you’re trying to get through the rest of your work day. I know the feeling… trust me! You’re probably sitting at your computer, pretending to put the final touches on that report to your boss that was due yesterday, but really surfing Facebook and daydreaming about what you’re having for dinner and what’s saved on your DVR. (Oooh! Real Housewives of Orange County Reunion starts tonight!) Then you remember, “Hey, it’s Music Monday on Listen! It’s Vetrano,!” and all is right in the world again. This week I’ve compiled some of my favorite songs from music’s biggest divas that I think should have been (or still should…
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Women To Rule CMA Awards
The following information appeared in a press release distributed to ‘Listen! It’s Vetrano’ from the Country Music Association and includes official information. For more information, visit cmaworld.com. Some of the top females in Country Music will take to the stage for Country Music’s Biggest Night™ with performances at “The 49th Annual CMA Awards,” airing live Wednesday, Nov. 4 (8:00-11 PM/ET) from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on the ABC Television Network. All eyes will be focused on Country Music on Nov. 4 to see the leading ladies of the format, including Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, Maddie & Tae, and Kacey Musgraves, along with previously announced host Carrie Underwood, each perform during the three-hour gala. With a combined 14 nominations for…
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Phases Q&A
Phases are one of music’s most exciting new acts. Having just released their debut album For Life and preparing to hit the road across the US this fall, fans are going to start lining up to see these newcomers. Their infectious first single “I’m In Love With My Life” is creating viral buzz with its unique accompanying video. I got to chat with the band’s Michael Runion about the band’s new music, their previous project JJAMZ and what their next “phase” will be. Phases are preparing to hit the road, making their way across the US in November. Listen! It’s Vetrano is giving one lucky reader the chance to see the foursome when they stop at Nashville’s Cannery Ballroom on November 13th for…
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Feys The Music: Summer Don’t End Y’all
Joe Feys is Nashville designer and Listen! It’s Vetrano contributor, regularly writing his column ‘Feys Lift.’ This week, Feys steps into the driver seat of ‘LIV’ regular series Music Monday to share some of his favorite songs of the moment. The summer may have officially ended, but it doesn’t mean the music has to. This month, I’ve compiled the songs that will take you from summer in the sun all the way to 2016. From Justin Bieber‘s new smash “What Do You Mean?” to a Missy Elliott throwback, these songs will keep you warm through the chilly months ahead. Stream my “Summer Don’t End Y’all” playlist now below. Feys The Music: Summer Don’t…
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Cassadee Pope Is An Alien?!?
Cassadee Pope returns for another installment of Cassadee Q&A on Listen! It’s Vetrano’s YouTube channel. Watch as the singer talks about her new single “I Am Invincible,” plans for touring and takes YOUR questions. You submitted the questions you’ve been dying to ask the “invincible” singer on Twitter using the hashtag #ListenItsVetrano. Then, our team –which consists of me and Bugsy, the long-haired Chihuahua– compiled them to get to the bottom of the things that you were dying to know. Watch the video above and don’t forget to subscribe to Listen! It’s Vetrano here and please give the video a BIG thumbs up so she will come back to do more soon. Subscribe for more videos: http://bit.ly/LIVsubscribe Last Cassadee…
