jerald stroughter Sr and The Touch of Velvet Band  Cover Band from Brentwood, CA

Jerald Stroughter Sr and The Touch of Velvet Band. The group covers smooth jazz and R&B music from 70's,80's,90's to present with a new school flair including original song written by Jerald.The band features Bass, drums, keyboards, lead & rhythm guitarist, background vocalist and the sweet sounds of a high energetic lead vocalist. We have opened for the great Lenny Williams and preformed on Cruise Lines, Car Shows, weddings, Corporate fundraisers and also produced our own concerts. Jerald A.Stroughter, Sr. was born in Chicago and moved to San Francisco as a young child. Jerald loved music and taught himself to play drums as a child. In high school Jerald studied music theory and played in the school band. At 16, he became a professional drummer playing in the jazz circuit traveling up and down the West Coast. By 20, Jerald began traveling with gospel bands playing drums and singing. Jerald has spent time working in the Theater as a drummer. He began producing, writing and recording in the Bay Area. Jerald has traveled with R&B bands on the casino circuit and local Bay Area bands to refined his smooth tenor and baritone vocals. The Touch of Velvet provides Jerald the opportunity to showcase his entertainment experience into a high energy show.