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Alyse Black & The True Velvet Jazz Band from Austin, TX

Will travel up to 500 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 15 Reviews
  • 21 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2012
  • 4 Awards & Badges
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $2,000 per event

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People frequently say that Alyse' voice "sounds like falling in love." Together with her wedding and event band, The True Velvet, they create an atmosphere of "fun" and "classy" and "lovely." By customizing a song list from THREE FULL REPERTOIRES (jazz covers, pop/rock covers, and award-winning originals) and tailoring band configuration to fit your exact event, They have never failed to make a wedding or event magical! Alyse' voice, live show, and songwriting have all won awards (like Billboard's Annual World Song Contest). Alyse is accompanied by some of the best musicians and backup singers -- all determined and trained to make your event fantastic! Within the last few years, Alyse Black has skyrocketed from singing on the streets of Pike Place Market to playing some of the most prestigious theaters in Austin (One World Theatre, Antones, Cactus, The Parish) and Seattle (Triple Door, The Crocodile, The Tractor), performing on Seattle's NPR station, recording a commercial for Target, and touring the country playing over 500 clubs, theaters, festivals, television shows and radio stations. COVER MUSIC - POP, ROCK & JAZZ Alyse Black & The True Velvet will tailor a cover tune song list to fit your needs - from dance-worthy classics to sweeter, softer music for dinner and/or cocktail hour. Select from 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, or current songs. They'll play timeless classy tunes or undeniable jumping floor-starter favorites. You pick. Mix and match. Have fun. Oh, and be sure to ask for their huge list of rave reviews. ORIGINALS MUSIC Alyse' songs have won her Billboard's Annual World Song Contest, the Independent Singer-Songwriter Awards, and many, many more. Writing alone and with some of the best songwriters worldwide, she is poised to take the world by storm with her next huge studio album. Get her to play your event before she explodes! Billboard claims Alyse is an "instant classic with smooth delivery and dynamic presence." BabySue Reviews says Alyse has "vocals that are just out of this world. Alyse sings with pure sincerity. Absolutely warm and appealing." The San Antonio Current explains Alyse' appeal by saying, "Fans adore her smooth, come-hither voice and cleverly spun lyrics." But Eclectic Mix Podcast says it most clearly: "There are some voices that stop you in your tracks and make you listen, and Alyse Black is a great example." Alyse Black & The True Velvet pride themselves on being professional and giving you the event of your dreams -- You pick the music, and they'll play it at just the right time. "Ridiculously amazing voice. Great dynamics with the band." - Jimmy R. Landry, major label producer/consultant - "Alyse Black owned the room. She wowed the crowd. We expect you'll be hearing a lot more from her soon." - Keyboard Magazine - "Everything necessary to take the world by storm." - Seattle Show Gal - "An acclaimed young songwriter moving up in the world." - Austin Chronicle - "Her voice is captivating: rich & velvety." - 106.1 KCDA - "Her songs swallow you whole, and there's nothing you can do about it… One helluva listening high." - San Antonio Current - "Alyse Black has a mystical beauty to her voice... Her pure and delicate tones enchant with the prowess of a skilled sorceress." - Songwriter Monthly -

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Review by Jessica P.

Corporate FunctionReviewed on December 18, 2017From Seguin, TX

The band was great, the music was on point & they were very professional. I would definitely hire them again & recommend them as well. Alyse is a doll, gorgeous and very talented.

Review by valerie a.

WeddingReviewed on November 13, 2017From Hye, TX

Booking Alyse Black & The True Velvet was the best decision I made for my wedding! Alyse and the band helped set the stage for an unforgettable night! All my guests raved about the music! I would not change one thing! Alyse & The True Velvet are a truly talented group, book them today!

Review by Deborah B.

Wedding ReceptionReviewed on June 11, 2017From La Grange, TX

FABULOUS! Alyse Black & The True Velvets made the event! They entertained our guests with myriad variety of genres, including adding songs to their repertoire, special to the bride & groom. Alyse is fun & energetic, and she made our planning easy! Her beautiful voice & vibrant personality were the perfect aside a lovely evening. THANK YOU, Alyse and The True Velvets! I can't wait to work with you again! ~Deb. Deborah Bradley Events & Designs, LLC

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Song List 

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  • A Foggy Day | Billie Holiday & Frank Sinatra Standard
  • ABC | Jackson 5
  • Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive | Frank Sinatra
  • Aint Misbehavin' | Standard
  • Aint No Other Man | Christina Aguilera
  • All About that Bass | Meghan Trainor
  • All of Me | Standard
  • All the Way | Standard
  • American Pie | Don McLean
  • Anything Goes | Sinatra
  • As Time Goes By | Frank Sinatra
  • As | Stevie Wonder
  • At Last | Etta James
  • Autumn Leaves | Standard
  • Baby Won't You Please Come Home | Bessie Smith
  • Bang Bang | Nancy Sinatra
  • Bewitched | Ella Fitzgerald
  • Black Magic Woman | Fleetwood Mac & Santana
  • Black Velvet | Alannah Myles
  • Blue Moon | Billie Holiday & Frank Sinatra
  • Bring It On Home to Me | Sam Cooke
  • Brown Eyed Girl | Van Morrison
  • Build Me Up Buttercup | Foundations
  • Bye Bye Blackbird | Standard
  • Can't Help Falling In Love With You | Elvis Presley
  • Can't Touch This | MC Hammer
  • Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You | Lauren Hill
  • Cheek to Cheek | Fred Astaire & Frank Sinatra
  • Come Away with Me | Norah Jones
  • Come Fly With Me | Sinatra
  • Come On Eileen | Dexys Midnight Runners
  • Come Rain or Come Shine | Billie Holliday & Frank Sinatra
  • Come Together | Beatles
  • Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars) | Standard
  • Crazy Like You | Josh Grider
  • Crazy | Patsy Cline & Willie Nelson
  • Dark Horse | Katy Perry
  • Deck the Halls | Christmas Standard
  • Dimples | John Lee Hooker
  • Don't Know Why | Norah Jones
  • Don't Stop Believin' | Journey
  • Don't Stop Me Now | Queen
  • Exactly Like You | Frank Sinatra
  • Feeling Good | Nina Simone & Micheal Buble
  • Fever | Peggy Lee
  • Firework | Katy Perry
  • Fly Me to the Moon | Standard
  • Friends in Low Places | Garth Brooks
  • Frosty the Snowman | Christmas Standard
  • Gardenia | Mandy Moore
  • Girl from Ipanema | Peggy Lee & Diana Krall
  • Give Me One Reason | Tracy Chapman
  • God Only Knows | The Beach Boys
  • Got Love If You Want It | Slim Harpo
  • Great Balls of Fire | Jerry Lee Lewis
  • Hallelujah I Love Her So | Ray Charles
  • Hallelujah | Leonard Cohen
  • Happy | Pharrell Williams
  • Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas | Christmas Standard
  • Here Comes the Bride | Wedding Standard
  • Here I Dreamt I Was An Architect | The Decemberists
  • Hips Don't Lie | Shakira
  • Ho Hey | Lumineers
  • How Deep the Father's Love for Us | Phillips Craig and Dean
  • How Insensitive | Diana Krall & Frank Sinatra & Sting
  • How Sweet It Is | James Taylor
  • I Get a Kick Out of You | Ella Fitzgerald & Frank Sinatra
  • I Just Want to Make Love to a You | Muddy Waters
  • I Will Follow You Into the Dark | Death Cab for Cutie
  • I Will Survive | Gloria Gaynor
  • I Will Wait | Mumford & Sons
  • I Wish You Love | Jane Monheit & Frank Sinatra
  • I Won't Dance | Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
  • I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm | Frank Sinatra
  • I've Got You Under My Skin | Frank Sinatra
  • I'll Be Home for Christmas | Christmas Standard
  • I'm Yours | Jason Mraz
  • In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning | Standard
  • It Had to Be You | Standard
  • It Might As Well Be Spring | Frank Sinatra
  • Jeepers Creepers | Frank Sinatra
  • Jingle Bells | Christmas Standard
  • Jolly Old St. Nicholas | Christmas Standard
  • Just Squeeze Me | Duke Ellington & Frank Sinatra
  • L.O.V.E. | Nat King Cole
  • La Vie en Rose | Edith Piaf
  • Leather | Tori Amos
  • Leaving on a Jet Plane | John Denver
  • Let It Snow! Let Is Snow! Let It Snow! | Christmas Standard
  • Let The Good Times Roll | Memphis Slim
  • Let's Fall in Love | Frank Sinatra
  • Littlest Birds | Jolie Holland & Sid Barret
  • Love Is Here to Stay | Frank Sinatra
  • Love Me Tender | Elvis Presley & Frank Sinatra
  • Love Shack | B-52s
  • Marry You | Bruno Mars
  • Moonglow | Standard
  • Mr. Brightside | Killers
  • My Favorite Things | Standard
  • My First My Last My Everything | Joshua Radin
  • My Funny Valentine | Frank Sinatra or Chet Baker
  • My Girl | The Temptations
  • Nature Boy | Nat King Cole
  • New York New York | Frank Sinatra
  • Night and Day | Frank Sinatra
  • O Holy Night | Christmas Standard
  • On a Slow Boat to China | Frank Sinatra
  • One and Only | Adele
  • Over the Rainbow | Classic
  • Party in the USA | Miley Cyrus
  • Poker Face | Lady GaGa
  • Raise Your Glass | Pink
  • Ring of Fire | Johnny Cash
  • Roar | Katy Perry
  • Rolling in the Deep | Adele
  • Route 66 | Nat King Cole & Sinatra
  • Roxanne | The Police
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer | Chritmas Standard
  • Runaround Sue | Dion
  • Santa Baby | Christmas Standard
  • Save Me | Aimee Mann
  • September | Earth Wind and Fire
  • Shake It Off | Taylor Swift
  • Silent Night | Christmas Standard
  • Silver Bells | Christmas Standard
  • Single Ladies | Beyonce
  • Skylark | Standard
  • Some Enchanted Evening | Frank Sinatra
  • Someone to Watch Over Me | Ella Fitzgerald & Frank Sinatra
  • Stand By Me | Ben E King
  • Stormy Monday | T Bone Walker
  • Such Great Heights | The Postal Service
  • Summertime | Ella Fitzgerald
  • Sweet Caroline | Neil Diamond
  • The 12 Days Of Christmas | Christmas Standard
  • The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting) | Christmas Standard
  • The Luckiest | Ben Folds
  • The Nearness of You | Norah Jones & Frank Sinatra
  • The St Louis Blues | Bessie Smith
  • The Story | Brandi Carlile
  • The Thrill Is Gone | BB King
  • The Very Thought of You | Frank Sinatra
  • The Way I Am | Ingrid Michaelson
  • The Way You Look Tonight | Frank Sinatra
  • There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays | Christmas Standard
  • They Can't Take That Away From Me | Frank Sinatra
  • This is How We Do It | Montell Jordan
  • Tomorrow Is A Long Time | Bob Dylan/Nickel Creek
  • Toxic | Britney Spears
  • Turn Me On | Norah Jones
  • Umbrella | Rhianna
  • Unforgettable | Nat King Cole
  • Up On The Housetop | Christmas Standard
  • Valerie | Amy Winehouse
  • Wagon Wheel | Old Crow Medicine Show
  • Wake Me Up! | Avicii
  • Wanna Be | Spice Girls
  • We Wish You A Merry Christmas | Christmas Standard
  • What a Wonderful World | Louis Armstrong
  • What Would I Do Without You | Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
  • White Christmas | Christmas Standard
  • Why Don't You Do Right? | Standard & Jessica Rabbit
  • You and I | Michael Buble
  • You Are the Sunshine of My Life | Stevie Wonder
  • You Belong to Me | Patsy Cline
  • You Shook Me All Night Long | AC/DC
  • You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome | Bob Dylan & Madeleine Peyroux
  • Young At Heart | Frank Sinatra
  • Your Love | Outfield

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Past Events

November 21, 2019 • Wedding
Thu6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Austin, TX
December 16, 2017 • Corporate Function
Sat8:30 PM - 10:30 PM Seguin, TX
November 11, 2017 • Wedding
Sat5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hye, TX
June 10, 2017 • Wedding Reception
Sat7:30 PM - 11:30 PM La Grange, TX
June 8, 2017 • Vintage Villas
Thu6:30 PM - 10:30 PM Austin, TX
May 13, 2017 • Wedding
Sat6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Austin, TX
April 1, 2017 • Private Party
Sat7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Houston, TX
January 24, 2017 • Retirement Party
Tue4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Gatesville, TX
December 4, 2016 • Christmas Party
Sun6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Austin, TX
August 13, 2016 • Wedding Reception
Sat7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Houston, TX
June 13, 2016 • Corporate Function
Mon5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Waco, TX
June 10, 2016 • Wedding Reception
Fri7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Austin, TX

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