Spotlight: Venyx

8/16/2012

Lineup: Jessica Stewart and Cynthia Zachrich, vocals; Mark Shumaker, guitar; Dan Stewart, bass; and Matt Kretzer, drums.

Year began performing: 2007

Style of music: Top 40 covers spanning from the 1970s through current radio hits. We entertain crowds, venues, and festivals with a variety of music, including rock, pop, dance, Motown, and R&B.

Sounds a little like: A high-energy infectious explosion of vocal harmonies and musical talent.

Influences: Our collective influences consume years of greats artists and bands, but much of our success is attributed to the support of many other great local and regional cover bands.

Favorite local venues: We appreciate and take pride in our relationships established over the years with the many outstanding local and regional venues.

CDs released: An EP of original material is available on iTunes, with new recordings coming soon.

Upcoming gigs: Maumee Summer Fair, Saturday, 7-11:30 p.m.; Hollywood Casino, Sunday, 7-11 p.m.; Beer Barrel Saloon, Put-In Bay, Aug 31, 5:30-9 p.m., and Mulvaney's Bunker, Sept. 7 and 8, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Web site: facebook.com/venyx, reverbnation.com/venyx.