For the past decade, The Vindys have captivated audiences with their signature blend of rock, soul, and pop. Hailing from Youngstown, Ohio, the band has built a devoted following through electrifying live performances and heartfelt songwriting.

At the heart of The Vindys is powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Jackie Popovec, who has earned high praise from none other than Pat Benatar, who raved, “She’s amazing. That girl can sing her ass off.” She is backed by an exceptional lineup, with John Anthony on lead guitar, Rick Deak on rhythm guitar, Owen Davis on drums, Brendan Burke on bass, and Nathan Anthony on keys. Together, this dynamic ensemble crafts a sound that Music Connection Magazine hails as “rock and roll at its finest.”
The Vindys have been making waves nationally, lighting up major festival stages and opening for legends like Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, ZZ Top, Marcus King, Beth Hart, and Ann Wilson.

Their anthemic track “Are You Ready” was featured in television commercials for ESPN, while their music video for “Bugs” earned an exclusive selection at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.
Critics have taken notice—The Washington Post’s Marc Thiessen raved, “Jackie Popovec is a revelation… By the end, they were delivering a raucous standing ovation. See. This. Band.” (The 10 Best Concerts I Saw in 2024). They were also named Cleveland Magazine’s 2023 Editor’s Pick for “Best Indie Rock Band.”

The Vindys are gearing up for an electrifying year as they prepare to release new music that showcases their evolving sound and creativity. They aim to push boundaries while staying true to their rock, soul, and pop roots. Their passion for crafting songs fuels their excitement, making this upcoming release not just another milestone but a bold step forward. The next chapter of The Vindys’ story is about to unfold, and it promises to be their most thrilling yet.

I "write" songs that occur to me. That's about it. I've no idea where songs come from or why but ever since I can remember it seems songs come and go in my brain. Most of them leave so I can't get 'em down. The few that I can catch I try'n get down and share. Hope you enjoy.

ValensLuv is very different: an exotic taste often hard to digest, painful even, yet a liberating  pain I call Deep Sexual Mesmeric Soul

We play for the moment. 
Each of our songs reflects its respective moment … and  it’s very likely that we interpret a given song somewhat differently each time, maybe even in a totally different manner … all following our momentary vibe. A spontaneity we can feel and so can all those listening to our music. Very often we get overwhelmed ourselves by the dynamics … and it bears the chance that in this special moment something exciting and unique is taking place only possible in this particular now. For us that’s our perpetual kick … our JJHKF vibe. Connecting to the moment.

Joshua Caleb Smith is a songwriter, recording artist, and composer. An Emmy nominated artist, Joshua is known for his soulful, gritty and organic roots-based style of music, with songs he’s written and recorded featured in films, trailers and TV shows | Inquires through truesourceent.com, no solicitations in DM will be responded to.

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