| 2 x 45 minute sets: |
| Duo: from £810 |
| Trio: from £1161 |
| 4-piece: from £1456 |
| 5-piece: from £1794 |
| 6-Piece: from £2132 add Saxophone or Guitar |
| 7-Piece: from £2470 add Saxophone and Guitar |
| 3 x 45 minute sets: |
| Duo: from £945 |
| Trio: from £1365 |
| 4-piece: from £1820 |
| 5-piece: from £2275 |
| 6-Piece: from £2717 add Saxophone or Guitar |
| 7-Piece: from £3159 add Saxophone and Guitar |
The Velvet Tones bring you beloved renditions of Swing and Jazz from the American Songbook, as well as Classic Soul, Motown and Pop hits, all with a vintage theme. Experience the essence of Jazz's leading ladies, from Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Nina Simone - alongside Bossa nova from Astrud Gilberto and hits from Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield and many more. With a client-focused approach, they can prepare requests for a first dance or tailor the band to suit most budgets and needs. From the shores of Rio to the nightclubs of New York, they bring you the best of vintage music. This is the perfect band for those wanting to enjoy some sophisticated vocal jazz and dance to some soulful classics. Hire this band if you're looking for a versatile and timeless act for your event!
Line ups include:
Switch keys for guitar on any lineup.
Based in North London
= areas covered (up to 210 miles)
= free travel (up to 5 miles)
Jazz: Swing, Latin & Bossa nova:
Fly Me To The Moon
The Girl From Ipanema
At Last
Feeling Good
Georgia On My Mind
Ain't No Sunshine
Hit The Road Jack
Moon River
Cry Me A River
Besame Mucho
Sway
I've Got You Under My Skin
Ain't Misbehavin'
Black Coffee
Cheek To Cheek
Mas Que Nada
Body and Soul
One Note Samba
Route 66
L-O-V-E
Dream A Little Dream
The very Thought Of You
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps
In A Sentimental Mood
It Don't Mean A Thing
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Chega De Saudade (No More Blues)
Night And Day
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Dindi
Love For Sale
Agua De Beber
Skylark
What Is This Thing Called Love
It Had To Be You
This Masquerade
There Is No Greater Love
The Man I Love
Why Don't You Do Right?
Almost Like Being In Love
Song For My Father
Easy To Love
Guantanamera
Estate
Flor De Lis
Caravan
Mean To Me
Love Me Or Leave Me
Wave
My Heart Belongs To Daddy
Ronco De Cuica
Watermelon Man
Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)
Triste
Classic Soul, Motown & Pop:
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Dancing In The Street - Martha and the Vandellas
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin
Walk On By - Dionne Warwick
Tainted Love - Gloria Jones
You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes
Isn't She Lovely? - Stevie Wonder
Killing Me Softly With His Song - Roberta Flack
Forget You - CeeLo Green
Rescue Me - Fontella Bass
Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
Havana - Camila Cabello
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
Is This Love - Bob Marley
Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Living On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae
Rehab - Amy Winehouse
I Just Wanna Make Love To You - Etta James
Hallelujah I Just Love Him So - Ray Charles
For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
Take Another Piece Of My Heart - Janis Joplin
Lovefool - The Cardigans
Love Potion No 9 - The Clovers
Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
You Really Got A Hold On Me - The Miracles
Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
American Boy - Estelle
Light My Fire - The Doors
Kiss - Prince
Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow - The Shirelles
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Route 66 - Nat King Cole
My Guy - Mary Wells
Sunny - Bobby Hebb
You Never Can Tell - Chuck Berry
We typically require a performance space of at least 3 meters x 2 meters, 2 x 13 amp power sockets and 2 parking spaces.
We provide everything we need for a performance. This includes a PA System.
Basic lighting can be provided free of charge, upon request.
We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment. We’d also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue.
Yes, we’re happy to play music from Spotify between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music.
For music afterwards, we provide a DJ service at £100 per hour. This allows use of our PA system for dancing after we are done playing.
Best gig has to be our performance on a Yacht in the South of France!
Also love playing iconic jazz venues in London like Boisdales, The pheasantry and the 606 Club.
Ella Fitzgerald!
We all met whilst studying a Jazz Masters degree at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and have been gigging together ever since. Since then, we’ve performed at hundreds of venues, weddings, parties and events across the UK and beyond.
We love playing at all sorts of events but we particularly love music venues and Theatres. We also really love a weddings as its amazing to be part of a special day from the ceremony through cocktail reception and evening dancing.
Set up is typically 1 hour and our standard performances are 2 x 45 minute sets.
We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.
We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to a couple of songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them.
Previous customers are pleased with the high caliber of musicianship, professionalism and the vintage atmosphere we bring.
Clients include Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Amazon, Rolex, Shell, AstraZeneca.
The Ritz, Park Lane London, The Ned, Annabels, The Arts Club, The V&A, The Natural History Museum, The National Theatre, Thames River Cruises, The Residence of the Brazilian Ambassador, The Pheasantry, The 606 Club, Pizza Express Live, Home House, Soho House and many more.
We have performed across the UK, Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, The UAE and Bahrain.
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