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Francisco d'Anconia  08/13/2009          
Eli Young Band
Artist Review
Q. Who is John Galt?
A. He is Vinny the Shark.
Vinny The Shark  08/13/2009          
Eli Young Band
Artist Review
Vinny is no Lester Bangs. Vinny's writing is contrived and generally Vinny borrows his language from other sources. Vinny's opinions are not unbiased. Vinny is such an unbelievable cheerleader for one particular band that this clouds Vinny's perception of other bands. Vinny had a bad childhood or a bad history with women. Vinny openly begs for acceptance. Vinny wants badly to belong to something. A gang, a band, a scene or anything to make him feel special. The Eli Young Band does this by playing music. Rather Vinny likes it or not, Vinny has never received applause from anyone or any audience. This weird desire for recognition or acceptance leads people to become critics. However, Vinny isn't even that. He writes for no publication, and even if he did, it is a statistical fact that most people pay little or no attention to critics. Vinny is even worse than this. He has no real forum. An imposter can simply use his name and write whatever he/she pleases. Furthermore, Vinny never really SAYS anything about the actual music or the sound or presentation of said music. He simply lists songs and says rather or not he likes it, and then reminds us all that they are NO RAGWEED. Vinny will let you know when he actually has anything to say about anyone that anyone will pay attention to. I'm just a regular Vinny. Just a fan. I'm nobody. Vinny HAS to be someone. After all, he told us so.
Vinny The Shark  08/13/2009          
Eli Young Band
Artist Review
Have no fear Sharkaholics. No matter how many impostors try to defame Vinny on this website, he will not be detered. He will continue his mission to review Texas/Red Dirt music shows for his fans worldwide. There will always be haters like John and the fake Vinnys, but like the McRib sandwich, they come and go. As long as bands keep making music and performing shows, Vinny will be here for you with straight up, unbiased, informative reviews. One final thing... for the latest fake Vinny. When Vinny started out his fanclub years ago, he in fact offered koozies to his fans when they signed up. With the recent economic downslide, the fanclub had to make some sacrifices by cutting staff members and discontinue giving out free VTS koozies. However, Vinny is happy to report that he had an inside tip on the Kentucky Derby back in May and the Orlando Magic/ Cleveland Cavaliers series. Let him just say that it was a very profitable few weeks. So, the new fanclub is up and running, membership is at an all time high and a new VTS World Tour 2009 koozie is now part of the fan club package deal when signing up for a new or renewed membership. Blow up sharks are availabe as well. The kiddos really enjoy those, so Vinny suggests getting in your orders now before the Christmas rush.
Vinny The Shark  08/12/2009          
Eli Young Band
Artist Review
Will the real Vinny please stand up? There is only one Vinny. The real Vinny wouldn't send a Koozie. The real Vinny would send a blow up shark. Then you take a picture with the shark and post it somewhere. The imposter Vinny is right. Vinny is a fan of Vinny. A huge fan. The biggest fan. Vinny can't wait until Vinny releases the Vinny The Shark Album. It's going to be called "Shark Week". Shark week happens once a month, but the Vinny Album will be all Vinny all the time. Each song will feature the sound of a computer keyboard, because Vinny doesn't play an instrument.
Vinny The Shark  08/12/2009          
Eli Young Band
Artist Review
Imitation is the greatest form of flattery. But for the dumbass who posted this on Ragweed's and EYB's forums, you need to get a damn clue. Vinny supports alot of bands in this scene. Not just Ragweed. But you would already know that because you are one of his fans and follow what he has to say about the bands in this scene. The only way anyone would read your drivel is to pose as the real Vinny The Shark. You realized you are a nobody, so you assumed Vinny's identity. Congratulations Putz. You aren't the first, and you certainly won't be the last. You are fan #4653. Your koozie is in the mail.
Vinny The Shark  08/12/2009          
Eli Young Band
Artist Review
Vinny just called President Obama and asked him to pass a law stating that the only band in the country that should be allowed to play music is Cross Canadian Ragweed. This is due to the fact that Cody Canada has done so much for music. Vinny would also like to mention that he has done a lot for the fight to find a cure for cancer. Jeremy Plato helps children in third world countries as well as being the best bass player ever. Grady Cross volunteers to sit in the hospital with old people. Randy Ragsdale has done more for handicapped people than Eunice Kennedy Shriver. These are all reason why you should bow done and understand that Ragweed is the ONLY band that matters. Every night Vinny goes to sleep in his CCR Pajamas with feet and prays to Sweet Baby Jesus to keep CCR safe. Then Vinny tucks himself in between his Ragweed sheets and prays to Jesus that he keeps the bus safe and on the road. In the morning his alarm clock goes off to a random Ragweed song, and he gets on the internet to remind everyone to have a "Great Ragweed Whatever Day It Is!" Vinny drives all over the country and goes to lots of shows, where he annoys the artists with his gigantic knowledge of all things Texas Music. Then he heads back to Oklahoma and goes to the Wormy Dog and lets everyone know that whomever played the stage is no Cross Canadian Ragweed. Vinny then feels somehow superior to the all of the other people. Vinny is important. Vinny always refers to himself in the third person, kind of like Garth Brooks. Vinny wants put Cody Canada in a jar in his basement and keep him as a pet. His naughty little pet. Then he can go down there and visit him, and take him food.
Vinny The Shark  08/12/2009          
Eli Young Band
Artist Review
That's right John, you have no words. You are just a regular John. Nothing wrong with that by the way, but first, you need to understand this one thing... yes, Vinny is a music critic. Vinny reviews shows/concerts for one of the biggest and most popular music venues in the Texas/Oklahoma/Red Dirt scene. He does so on his own dime and own time to keep his fans and the public informed on who are the bands to check out and those bands that are not worth checking out. Anyone can come on here and cheerlead for their favorite local yokel bands, but Vinny's views are respected throughout the Red, White and Blue. Along with the amount of time Vinny puts in, he also logs alot of miles on the road and thru the air, to see shows in states as far away as Idaho and Nevada. Vinny speaks for the people. All because he cares about the music and the people putting it out there. Don't hate. Appreciate. Have a nice Ragweed Day. :)
John  08/12/2009          
Eli Young Band
Artist Review
wow Vinny. I have no words. Are you always that full of yourself? 1st-You speak of yourself in 3rd person (pompous) 2nd-music critic? blogging doesn't count. 3rd-even if everyone read your comments(again doesn't make you a music critic) that doesn't take away from the fact of you being a...
Vinny The Shark  08/11/2009          
Eli Young Band
Artist Review
Sweetheart, everyone reads and takes heed to Vinny's comments. You know this. No sense in arguing it. Vinny speaks the truth. That's why he's the most well known music critic in this scene. Have a nice Ragweed Tuesday.
♥♥♥EYBFAN♥♥♥  08/05/2009          
Eli Young Band
Artist Review
Johnny, you are my hero! Your the only person that actually gets what EYB is about! And Vinny can go to hell, No one seriously reads his comments, I'm pretty sure he does it just to spam up everyones pages.


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