What the audiences say..

"....It was such a laugh....everyone was dancing all night!"

Janine Evans, Hampshire

Profiles

Jane Edevane - Vocals

Jane has more than 20 years experience as a professional front line vocalist. She has a diverse voice which handles the rock anthems of Anastacia as easily as she can deliver an Eva Cassidy Ballard.  Her acute understanding of harmony also provides solid backing vocals to the male led numbers. Jane is one of the founder members of Black Velvet and also handles the administration.




Mike Williams - Vocals

Mike joined the Band in 1999 to provide diversity to the vocal section. He fronts the band with Jane and provides strong vocal having been trained at the renowned Academy of Contempary Music in Guildford.  He has previously sung in a number of bands and has great stage presence giving the whole event a great party feel!






Dominic Whittle - Piano and Blues Harmonica

Dominic is a expert traditional piano player who has built on that experience to play sampled synth parts including brass and Hammond organ. He plays boogie as proficiently as romantic ballads. He has played  dinner jazz, rockabilly, rock and roll and rag. He has played at most of the well known UK music venues including the Royal Albert Hall.





Spike Fahey - Guitar

Spike is a seasoned guitar player with over 30 years’ gig experience ranging from sophisticated corporate functions to hot and crowded blues bars. His playing in Black Velvet is tailored towards funky, rhythmic chops and melodic fills that help to drive the band’s rich musical arrangements.






Mike Jackson - Bass Guitar

As a bass player, Mike has toured with a number of bands across the United States and Western Europe. His talents have also found him work in musical theatre in France.  Mike has worked with a wide range of musicians from Jazz funk to pub rock, from Christian praise & worship to death metal!  This has made him a versatile musician who can also provide harmonic backing vocals that enhance the sound.  






Anthony Varney - Drums

Anthony's drumming skills have enabled him to tour overseas for a number of years playing in various function bands. He has played drums professionally for over 10 years and now his musical talents take him teaching youngsters in and around London. Anthony can demonstrate a light funk beat as easily as a solid rock beat.His backing vocals provide a soulful touch to the bands sound.