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 15 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 proven pedigree on the stages of the home counties.






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.






Tom Lusty - Bass Guitar

Tom has been a member of a variety of different professional bands play contempary and popular styles.  He is a talented electric bass and double bass player.  He is currently involved in several commercial projects as a producer, player and singer/songwriter.  He plays regularly throughout London.






Elizabeth Brumfitt - Drums

Elizabeth provides the backbone to the rhythm section. Having played drums professionally for over 12 years, she demonstrates a light jazz touch as easily as a solid rock beat. Elizabeth is another member of the band having achieved a music degree at a London University. Her backing vocals provide a classic smooth northern lilt, original at all times.