Vinnie Hines
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Rock & Soul Artist | Wedding Musician | Premium Live Entertainment
Vinnie Hines is an American Rock & Soul performer whose career has spanned more than 2,000 live performances across over a dozen countries, earning recognition as a dynamic entertainer known for soulful vocals, groove-driven acoustic looping, and an unmistakable ability to create unforgettable live experiences.
Blending live music, storytelling, humor, and high-energy audience connection, Vinnie has built a reputation as a performer capable of transforming any room into something personal, electric, and memorable. His signature style — what he simply calls Rock & Soul — draws from timeless influences rooted in Classic Rock, Soul, R&B, and modern alternative music, creating performances that resonate across generations and musical tastes.
Raised in Central Illinois, Vinnie developed his musical identity through a lifelong appreciation for artists such as Foreigner, Styx, Steve Miller Band, Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Ray Charles, Foo Fighters, Hozier, Justin Timberlake, and The Beatles — shaping a sound equally capable of delivering nostalgic classics, modern favorites, and deeply authentic original music.
What began busking on the streets of St. Louis evolved into an international entertainment career that has taken him across the United States and abroad, including extended time performing aboard Carnival Cruise Line and earning a Golden Ticket on American Idol XV. Along the way, Vinnie developed a reputation not only as a versatile live performer, but as a true student of the craft — refining a performance style centered around authenticity, atmosphere, and meaningful connection with every audience.
Today, Vinnie performs nationwide for weddings, private events, corporate experiences, and music lovers seeking live entertainment that feels elevated, soulful, and genuinely unforgettable. Whether delivering intimate acoustic performances, high-energy crowd favorites, or showcasing his growing catalog of original music, his mission remains simple:
To create timeless musical experiences that bring people together through soul, energy, nostalgia, and genuine human connection.
“The perfect mix of professionalism, artistry, guitar playing and singing excellence.” — Bob E.
