About me

It all started with drums. Verne ‘VA’ Allison and a gang of neighborhood kids started their own Fat Albert Junkyard band. “Man, we beat on garbage can tops, sides of buildings, even bicycle handlebars. I just liked it”. At seven, the rapture of it convinced Santa to bring him a Blue Sparkle from the Sears and Roebuck catalog. True joy from hands to feet! Along with his drum lessons, he learned guitar on a rented ax. 

And then he became a producer and a songwriter. Later, the energy and magic of being in the studio watching the process of his father, Verne Allison, making history with 

The Dells, ‘VA’ discovered his superpowers. His thoughts became powerful lyrics and melodies… that he completed with his trademark rhythms, grooves, and his first love… the drums. 

He had to start singing. It was all around him. A memorable moment was on a Robert Townsend tour. Two mics on a stage with him, Dionne, Gladys, Stevie and Howard Hewitt. Hanging with the big boys and girls, he thought “I am a SANGER too!” 

‘VA’ has played every genre (behind and in front of the drums) from Back Alley Blues to Vegas orchestra. While writing, he has pondered, “Can you be the one to heal someone’s sorrow if you’ve never felt their hurt? 

You’ll never know until they hear your song.

DRUM CREDITS The Dells: “Reminiscing” Gene ‘Daddy G’ Barge: “Olio” Nick Colionne Otis Clay: “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” (Grammy Nominated) Uvee Hayes Tom Tom 84 

TOURS 

The Dells The Emotions Nick Colionne , R. Kelly: “Born into the 90s” & “12 Play”

 Robert Townsend and Partners in Crime, Bloodstone ,  Slide Hampton,

 The Ken Chaney Xperience feat. Dee Alexander 

PRODUCER 

Marqueal Jordan: “It’s All up to You”, "Dot Dot, Dot", "Behave To Love“

 The Dells: “Reminiscing”, “The Second Time”, “Can We Skip that Part”

 VOCALS 

Frank Russell: “Circle without End”  

The Dells: “Reminiscing”  

Marqueal Jordan: “It’s All up to You”, "Dot Dot, Dot", "Behave To Love" 

ARTIST RELEASES 

“Focus " – Wolf Entertainment 

 "Merry Christmas, Happy New Year" – Nu Ground Productions

 “Spend Christmas with You” – Nu Ground Productions

EMAIL: Vatheartist@gmail.com