He got his start in music at the world renown Blues havens Theresa's and Buddy Guy's Checkerboard Lounge, where he cut his teeth backing journeymen players such as Junior Wells,Buddy Guy, Magic Slim, Otis Rush, John Primer, Syl Johnson, Sammy Lawhorn,Louis Meyers, Johnny Littlejohn and the late Lefty Dizz, who was the first tolet the precocious teen sit in on his now legendary "Blue Monday" jam sessions.

Vince reminiscing on those times:"That was a magical period in my life; on any given night you might have Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Louis Myers, Dave Myers, Sammy Lawhorn, Lefty Dizz, Queen Sylvia Embry, Son Seals, Otis Rush, Artie White, Magic Slim and just a slew of other greats all in the same room, drinking, playing cards, taking turns onstage; it was an incredible time for me and I learned more about music from these giants than any college ever could have taught me."

0ver the years Vince has toured internationally playing major venues and festivals with a veritable who’s who of Chicago's premiere acts including Bernie Mac the first mainstream comedian to tour with his own band, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Koko Taylor, The Mighty Dells, former Rolling Stone Sugar Blue, Zora Young, Jimmy Johnson, Son Seals,Magic Slim and Larry McCray, as well as his own outfits. In 1996industry-leading publication Living Blues Magazine voted him one of the top 40young Blues artists in the country (issue 120).

With the release of his highly acclaimed 2008 debut CD "Eyes of the City", Vince brought all of his influences into play and delivered an extremely powerful work that shone not only in its artistic but in its production values as well. With the 2011release of “Basic Blue” the much anticipated follow-up to “Eyes of the City”Vince delivered another solid outing that showcases tasty guitar chops, gritty vocals and skillful songwriting. As a testament to his composing skills the opening track from ‘Basic Blue’ ‘Chi-Town State of Mind’ made it to the semi-finals in the 2011 International Songwriting Competition, a contest judged by such industry heavyweights as Bernie Taupin, Bruce Hornsby, Jeff Beck and Wynona Judd.

Now a seasoned pro with two powerful CD offerings under his belt, Vince has earned his place in the spotlight. With his trademark stinging, razor-edged guitar lines, husky voice, clever arrangements of classic tunes and original compositions that combine elements of Blues, Jazz, Rock, Funk and R&B, Vince stands poised to become a major force in the continued evolution of the Blues. For more biographical information, tour dates, the latest news or to download hi-res images, please visit www.vinceagwada.com