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LOCATION:
Asheville,
North Carolina
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Asheville, NC.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Edneyville, Enka, Skyland, Wilson, Flat Rock, Hendersonville, East Flat Rock, Gerton, Montreat, Naples, Saluda, Mountain Home, Ridgecrest, Bat Cave, Lake Lure, Mill Spring, Fletcher, Tryon, Dana, Chimney Rock, Fairview, Zirconia, Arden, Concord, Columbus, Chapel Hill, Etowah, Horse Shoe, Landrum, Tuxedo.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Dance Band
GENRE:
Blues, Country, Dance, Funk, Jazz, Oldies, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Soul
AVAILABLE FOR:
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
PERFORMING SINCE:
2003
PAY RANGE:
$1600-$8000 per event
INFLUENCES:
Aretha Franklin, Norah Jones, Eva Cassidy, Joss Stone, Bonnie Raitt, Alison Krauss, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Eric Clapton, Bob Marley, Rolling Stones, and anything with soul!
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DESCRIPTION:
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!
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GROUP MEMBERS:
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
SONG LIST:
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
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
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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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Saturday, October 04, 2008
7:30PM - Inn At Biltmore Estate
Asheville, NC
Friday, January 16, 2009
2:00PM - Biltmore Estates
Asheville, NC
PAST APPEARANCES:
Saturday, May 31, 2008
3:30PM - Trillium Golf Club
Cashiers, NC
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
7:00PM - On Broadway
Asheville, NC
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Saturday, April 19, 2008
4:00PM - Anderson Arts Center
Anderson, SC
Client Feedback
Sunday, December 09, 2007
7:00PM - Gregg Park Private Clubhouse
Columbia, SC
Client Feedback
Saturday, November 10, 2007
5:30PM - The Biltmore Inn
Asheville, NC
Client Feedback
Saturday, October 27, 2007
5:00PM - Commerce Club
Greenville, SC
Client Feedback
Saturday, August 25, 2007
6:30PM - High Hampton Inn And Country Club
Cashiers, NC
Saturday, June 09, 2007
5:30PM - Private Residence
Leicester, NC
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Saturday, February 03, 2007
7:30PM - Black Forest Restaurant
Arden, NC
Friday, February 02, 2007
6:30PM - Vincenzo's
Asheville, NC
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
9:00PM - Tressa's
Asheville, NC
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Please note, in addition to Asheville, MsJones & The Velvetones also serves the surrounding towns of Edneyville, Enka, Skyland, Wilson, Flat Rock, Hendersonville, East Flat Rock, Gerton, Montreat, Naples, Saluda, Mountain Home, Ridgecrest, Bat Cave, Lake Lure, Mill Spring, Fletcher, Tryon, Dana, Chimney Rock, Fairview, Zirconia, Arden, Concord, Columbus, Chapel Hill, Etowah, Horse Shoe, Landrum, Tuxedo and many other locations in and around the Asheville area.
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