MsJones & The Velvetones

• Tom Leiner - Guitar/Vocals
• Rob Geisler - Bass
• Jim Arrendell - Drums/Vocals
• Steve Davidowski - Keyboard/Saxophone
• River Guerguerian - Drums/Percussion
• Matt Fagen - Saxophone
• Simon Goldberg - Trumpet

MsJones (Lauren Jones) chose some of North Carolina's most accomplished and versatile musicians to put together her dream band, The Velvetones. The band has performed at major events in the Southeast, ranging from the New Years Eve Gala at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC to corporate events and weddings at the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, and club dates from New York City to Charleston & Myrtle Beach, as well as internationally on concert stages!

MsJones & The Velvetones is a versatile band covering styles ranging from Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Motown, Reggae, Country, Rock & Roll, and Pop standards. By combining top quality musicians, an engaging vocalist to connect with the crowd, and professional equipment, we guarantee a sucessful event, be it a wedding, corporate party, or intimate gathering.

We know that when you plan an event, first class quality, variety and value are of paramount importance. We look forward to working with you!

• Aint No Sunshine - Bill Withers
• Aint Too Proud to Beg - The Temptations
• All of Me - Standard
• Angel from Montgomery - John Prine/Bonnie Raitt
• At Last - Etta James
• Atlanta - Alison Krauss
• Baby Don't Go - Sonny & Cher
• Baby Girl - Sugarland
• Baby I Love You - Aretha Franklin
• Beautician Blues - B.B. King
• Before You Accuse Me - Eric Clapton
• Blackbird - The Beatles
• Blue Bayou - Linda Ronstadt
• Blue Skies - Standard
• Bobby McGee - Janis Joplin
• Born Under a Bad Sign - Albert King
• Bring it on Home - Sam Cooke
• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• By My Side - Ben Harper
• Call Me the Breeze - Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Can't Let Go - Lucinda Williams
• Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin
• Cissy Strut - Funky Meters
• Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
• Crazy - Patsy Cline
• Crazy Love - Van Morrison
• Dancin' in the Streets - Martha & The Vandellas
• Dixie Chicken - Little Feet
• Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
• Don't Get Around Much - Standard
• Don't Think Twice It's Alright - Bob Dylan
• Drift Away - Dobie Gray
• Dust Your Broom - Etta James
• Fever - Peggy Lee
• Fields of Gold - Sting
• Fine and Mellow - Billie Holiday
• Fly - Patty Griffin
• Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
• Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
• Forget About It - Alison Krauss
• Game of Love - Santana/Michelle Branch
• Georgia on My Mind - Ray Charles
• Give it Up or Let Me Go - Bonnie Raitt
• Give Me One Reason - Tracy Chapman
• God Bless the Child - Billie Holiday
• Gonna Move - Susan Tedeschi
• Good Lovin' - Young Rascals
• Hard to Handle - Black Crowes
• Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benetar
• How Sweet It Is - James Taylor
• I Can't Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt
• I Feel Good - James Brown
• I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
• I Thank You - Sam & Dave
• I Will - The Beatles
• I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
• I Wish - Stevie Wonder
• Ice Cream - Sarah McLaughlin
• It Hurts So Bad - Susan Tedeschi
• I've Got to See You Again - Norah Jones
• Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
• Jolene - Dolly Parton
• Lady Marmalade - Patty Labelle
• Landslide - Stevie Nicks
• Lay Down Sally - Eric Clapton
• Let's Stay Together - Al Green
• Little By Little - Susan Tedeschi
• Little Sister - Elvis
• Love Me Like a Man - Bonnie Raitt
• Love's In Need of Love Today - Stevie Wonder
• Middle of the Road - The Pretenders
• Midnight Train to Georgia - Gladys Knight & the Pips
• Moondance - Van Morrison
• Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
• My Baby Just Cares for Me - Nina Simone
• My Funny Valentine - Frank Sinatra
• My Girl - The Temptations
• Natural Woman - Carol King/Aretha Franklin
• O Darlin' - The Beatles
• Peel Me a Grape - Diana Krall
• Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan
• Proud Mary - Tina Turner
• Rescue Me - Fontella Bass
• Respect - Aretha Franklin
• Rock this Town - Stray Cats
• Route 66 - Natalie Cole
• Runaway - Bonnie Raitt
• Shaky Ground - Delbert McClinton
• She Caught the Katy - Taj Mahal
• Shining Star - The Manhattans
• Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
• Some Kind of Wonderful - Grand Funk Railroad
• Stand By Me - Ben E. King
• Stir It Up - Bob Marley
• Stormy Monday - B.B. King
• Summertime - Standard
• Sunny - Bobby Hebb
• Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Take Me to the River - Al Green
• Teeny Weeny Bit - Nighthawks
• The Nearness of You - Hoagie Carmichael
• The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
• There Will Never Be Another You - Chet Baker
• They Can't Take That Away - Ella Fitzgerald
• Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
• Thrill Is Gone - Bob Marley
• Turn Me On - Norah Jones
• Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters
• Use Me - Bill Withers
• Wade In the Water - Eva Cassidy
• Wayfaring Stranger - Eva Cassidy
• What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
• Yesterday - The Beatles
• You are the Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder
• You Can't Always Get What U Want - Rolling Stones
• You've Got a Friend - Carol King/James Taylor
• Fire - Bruce Springsteen
• September - Earth Wind & Fire
• Miss You - Rolling Stones
• Fly Like an Eagle - Steve Miller Band
• Down on the Corner - Credence Clearwater Revival
• Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
• Groove is in the Heart - Dee Lite
• Wild Nights - Van Morrison
• Domino - Van Morrison

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• I couldn't have asked for anything better! Lauren was always available for questions or anything when I needed her up until the big day and on the big day. The band handled special requests (including allowing myself and my husband to get up and play along with the band) with no problems! They made sure everyone was out on the dance floor and having a good time! And I am still receiving compliments on the band and their performance two weeks after the event! Lauren has a beautiful voice and is backed by an excellent group of musicians - they were truly terrific! I hope the next time I am in Asheville I can see them play again!!! -- Erin G, Asheville, NC, 11/10/2007
• As a person, Lauren was a delight from the get-go...prompt responses, full of ideas for some of the "processing" such as, "how do know when is the good time for the first dance?", "what's a good way to acknowledge some of the guests?", "how do we get folks up to dance?", and other little worries one might have as the bride and party planner. Lauren's band is instantly like-able and completely engaged with our group. Lots of smiles and eye contact! Musically, I LOVE their music! Their extensive song list gave us plenty of material to use during the night and lots of variety as we transitioned through the hours. Can't wait to hear them again! -- Debbie S, Greenville, SC, 10/27/2007
• We had a 100% positive experience with MsJones & The Velvetones! Lauren stayed in touch with us on a regular basis from the time of booking until our wedding day this past Saturday. Our guests danced for hours and we had several people ask us during the reception, "Where did you guys find this band? They are awesome!" The band played a mid-tempo jazz set during dinner and then at least two more sets of dance music that kept us dancing until the very last song! Lauren has a wonderful voice & the ability to sing many different styles of music. The band is also made up musicians who have amazing talent...and they all looked like they were having just as much fun as we were! -- Danielle M, Leicester, NC, 6/9/2007

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