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At the age of 55, the man known as Venrez decided to walk away from a successful career in movie production choosing to dedicate his life to rock ‘n’ roll! A dream that started nearly four decades ago when as a teen, Venrez fronted his first ever band playing the latest Bowie hits. His garage band dreams were shattered when he found none of his band mate’s aspirations or focus matched his own. Fast forward 37 full years to 2009 when Venrez was building a Tiki Lounge on the balcony of his LA condo. He enlisted the aid and drinking pallets of his many muso buddies. It was only a matter of time before the informal gathering of friends should turn into a band once drinking sessions turned into jam sessions. This group of musical warriors, in a three week creative orgy, wrote enough material for two LPs and immediately began gigging. In less than a year, they have played and sold out literally every prestigious Hollywood venue. Not surprising when you realize the band features some of the most sought after and talented of L.A. musicians whose CV includes names like Markey Ramone, and Juliette Lewis. After months of refining the band’s sound, Venrez entered the studio to record it’s debut album, Witches Brew. This LP inhabits the nearly unimaginable landscape where the Counting Crows and The Doors co-mingle, even flirting with Dickies style punk and the psychedelia of Pink Floyd. What would drive a man to start his first ever rock band at 54 years old? “For me rock and roll has always been a cathartic release from my high pressure jobs,” the singer states. “Finally I get to do this full time. With the way things are now, “I’ll get to it” is not an option. I have to do this! And I never do anything half-assed!” We now know once and for all, you never are too old to rock and roll!