Var Gallery Presents: Jorge Vallentine with North Regent & Mark J. Soriano

Var Gallery Presents: Jorge Vallentine with North Regent & Mark J. Soriano

Saturday, July 23rd

Var Gallery: 643 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Doors: 7:30pm

Show: 8:00pm

Tickets on sale now:

$10 presale (plus service charge)

$15 at the door

Jorge Vallentine:

Often  hard to pin down, Jorge Vallentine draws on a variety of influences to  create his signature sound, which spans the spectrum between melancholy  singer-songwriter and emo indie rocker. Thanks to earnest lyrics, vocals  ranging from wavery whispers to full out screams, and a playing style  that encompasses everything from tender fingerpicking to chaotic,  desperately fast strumming, his diverse style has drawn comparisons to  artists such as Elliott Smith, Dashboard Confessional, Bright Eyes, The  Spill Canvas, and Blue October.

North Regent: N.  Regent is a rotating community of friends brought together by a desire  to connect through music. Based on the musicians performing, they  explore different genres and styles, but the core sound bridges the  accessibility of contemporary songwriting with experimental composition,  exploration of ambience, and improvisation. Mark J. Soriano: Over  the last decade, Mark J. Soriano has played for many of Milwaukee's  favorite bands like Dropbear Collective, The Oxleys, Fellow Kinsman, and  The Hatchets. When the world shut down in 2020, Mark stepped out of the  drummer's seat and began recording as a solo artist, releasing a  handful of singles and now his debut EP, So Strange. Aside from  recording and performing, Mark is a dedicated educator and facilitator,  regularly running monthly drum circles in the Milwaukee area. As a  Milwaukee native, Mark not only pulls inspiration from folk, country and  alternative rock, but from the unique experiences of the city itself.