Introducing Vonassi
The progressive rock project Vonassi (sounds like "von-uh-see") was formed between the musical chemistry of Jeff Vaughn and Vince Buonassi. Born out of Chicago, IL in Fall of 2007, Vonassi began their first EP project as a musical experiment and exploration of their writing talents. It was apparent after that successful trial that a full album was essential and forthcoming. As that full album project unfolded, Vonassi added a permanent third member - Chase Carter (vocalist, guitarist). The result of this amazing collaboration has now become the unique sound of Vonassi. Their debut album entitled “The Battle of Ego” was completed in November of 2009 and is described as a powerful and ambitious musical statement in today’s progressive rock genre.
Critical acclaim at a glance
1/2/11
"Vonassi sure is a promising band and one to keep in your mind. On The Battle Of Ego they show they are a very talented bunch and there is no really bad song on this album."
-Edwin Roosjen
http://www.dprp.net/reviews/201068.php#vonassi
10/6/10
"All the members of this group are, as during the recording took turns to various instruments, which sets a tone that is never banal, and conforming their technique and their ability to interpret."
-Claudio Prandin
http://www.unprogged.com/showthread.php?t=5754
9/17/10
"This is an extremely refreshing album by a new band and I’ve enjoyed it a great deal because of the way they have successfully brought together a range of styles."
-Gary Marshall
http://www.rocktopia.co.uk
9/7/2010
"There’s no doubt that with The Battle Of Ego, Vonassi does all of those things, showing that they really do “get it.”
-Dr. Music
http://drmusic.org
7/19/2010
"it was easy to understand why this act was signed. It is a good quality album, but more importantly this is a band that seems to be pretty well on its way to defining its own signature sound."
-Olav M Bjornsen
www.progressor.net
5/13/10
"It's well worth checking out, and it will repay careful, repeated listening."
—Alex Torrez
www.seaoftranquility.org
4/26/2010
"The Battle Of Ego' then is well worth checking out for any die-hard prog fans out there.""
-Russ P.
www.uberrock.co.uk/cd-reviews/24-april-cd/791-vonassi-the-battle-of-ego-progrock-records.html
4/4/10
"Overall, Vonassi's The Battle of Ego is singular and distinctive work demonstrating this trio's immense talent and creativity for melodic progressive rock with an modern alt rock feel."
—Craig Hartranft
www.dangerdog.com
6/8/10
"They've come up with an always interesting and sometimes surprising take on the genre, which veers towards hard rock, but thanks to inventive arrangements and melodies steers clear of being generic."
-Zeitgeist
www.the-rocker.co.uk/
3/31/10
"It's the different shades of Vonassi's sound which make the album interesting, but the threesome manages to give the album a homogenous sound. Well done!"
-Ice Vajal
www.ice-vajal.com/v/CD/vonassi.htm