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Neon Venus Bio
NEON VENUS BIO
STYLE:
Neon Venus is an original mix of alternative, rock and Latin grooves, with a punk edge. The band features high energy performances with lots of onstage movement. Lead singer Lissette dances to their tunes creating a fun and different performance experience.
THE INDIE YEARS ON MTV ESPANOL!
In 2005, MTV Español aired Neon Venus’ self-directed rockumentary based on their tour of Europe, which included cities in Spain, Italy, Turkey, Egypt and the Sinai. Four Neon Venus music videos (Beso a Beso, Step Into My Island, and Volveremos, Irresistible) have aired on MTV Español, VHUno (Latin VH1- USA) and/or MTV Puerto Rico, from 2003-2008.
3 RELEASED CD'S
Neon Venus has released three CDs: “Irresistible” (2006) a bilingual double CD, with one disc containing songs mostly in English, and the other with songs mostly in Spanish, and two previous CDs, “Slip Into Rhythm/Cae En El Ritmo” (2002) and “The Birth of Neon Venus” (1999).
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COLLEGE RADIO AIRPLAY: Many tracks from their records have received college and internet airplay in the US, as well as on commercial stations and shows like Rodney on the Rock, on KROQ 106.7 FM in Los Angeles.
So far, Neon Venus’ original songs have been on many compilations including one to benefit tsunami victims and many compilations for top Latin rock magazine “Boom!”.'
Neon Venus
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LA MUSIC AWARDS: Nominee at the 10th annual LA Music Awards
Neon Venus is a band that gets their audiences dancing with great songs in the style of Latin Alternative Rock.
BOOM COMPILATIONS:
Neon Venus songs have been part of two national compilations released by Boom!, a top Latin Rock magazine in the US. These compilations were sponsored by Spanish MTV, Nissan, Terra and BMI. Neon Venus is in two other compilation CDs, one for students in NYC and another for the Latin American high tech magazine ‘Users’.
MUSIC LICENSING:
In 2002 Neon Venus licensed their music to “Adrenalina”, a show on Mun2 (Telemundo Cable). The LA Music Awards 2000 nominated Neon Venus for Best Alternative Latin Rock Band. That same year, Neon Venus licensed their music to Oprah Winfrey and partners’ new television network, ‘Oxygen’.
Neon Venus first recording, “The Birth of Neon Venus”, received airplay in stations in many South American countries and US states.
BEGINNINGS:
Puerto Rican alternative band Neon Venus was formed in the late ’90s after guitarist Peter Valentine, who had previously participated in the Los Angeles underground scene, met Lissette Napoleoni in New York’s Central Park. While sharing their passion for music they decided to start a new project called Neon Venus, and were later joined by percussionist Nestor Salazar. Neon Venus released its first album called The Birth of Neon Venus in November 1999, which included a bilingual track called “Strange,” inspired by the 50 most famous relationships of the 20th century published by a popular magazine. Following the release of the album, Neon Venus made two videos based on “Strange” and a song called “Aliens,” directed by Bruce Wayne Gillies.
Neon Venus has released three CDs: “Irresistible” (2006) a bilingual double CD, with one disc containing songs mostly in English, and the other with songs mostly in Spanish, and two previous CDs, “Slip Into Rhythm/Cae En El Ritmo” (2002) and “The Birth of Neon Venus” (1999).
Neon Venus members are: Lissette Napoleoni, Puerto Rican born and raised lead singer; Peter Valentino, lead guitar; and Jr Oberlander in bass.
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THE NEON VENUS ART THEATRE:
Peter Valentino and Lissette Napoleoni opened two performance venues in 2008. For 8 years they produced music shows, comedy shows and plays.
Neon Venus are rock entrepreneurs and underground survivors. The Las Vegas Weekly says: “At the Neon Venus, art is life and life is a party.” Both venues are an outlet for Neon Venus’ music and shows, and for the artistic expression of fellow artists. Through their space, classes and partnerships with established artists, Valentino and Napoleoni are trying to create a fertile performance-and art based scene.”
NEON VENUS LIVE SHOWS:
Lisa Walz, a Las Vegas booker for the Gold Mine Tavern says:
“The pleasure of having Neon Venus perform was all mine. The show was rocking. Thank you for the show. Once the outdoor stage is built for the Gold Mine, I would love to have you back for a show. I would love to help spread the word about your incredible band.”