Velvet Chain
*note to fans: this info was taken off of the Velvet Chain website*
Velvet Chain's music combines modern grooves and textures with beautiful melodies and hard rock power. They're a trip-hop band mixed with a rock band and a pop band. Like a cross between Portishead, the Doors and Garbage -- with some Fleetwood Mac and Henry Mancini mixed in.
The Velvet Chain sound is unique and very identifiable, yet the band's overall style is quite diverse. You never really know what they'll do next. They're smooth, dark and melodic, then they slam you. The tension and ingenuity of the music is mesmerizing. Their live show unpredictable, sophisticated and very powerful.
Velvet Chain consists of bass, drums, keyboards, guitar, DJ/samples, and is fronted by vocalist, Erika Amato. The band is headed by composer-producer-bassist Jeff Stacy. The perfect match between Jeff Stacy's music and Erika Amato's vocals is the essence of Velvet Chain's liquid-explosive style.
Of all Velvet Chain's assets, their ultimate weapon is their lead singer, Erika Amato. Her voice is silky and haunting, with power underneath, just like her band. She is a class-act, starkly beautiful, yet warm and gracious.
Velvet Chain has been on the internet since the beginning, and has developed a fan base stretching across the world. The band has a huge mailing list and is religious about responding to fans.
Velvet Chain is based out of Los Angeles, where they have a large local following. They have played over 150 L.A. shows and have toured the U.S. Velvet Chain performs at The Key Club, Troubadour, Lunapark, Martini Lounge, Spaceland, Atlas, and other L.A. venues.
*note: this is my view and oppinion of the band*
As I have said before, Velvet Chain is my favorite band. It is both soothing and dancable. You can get into a really sad mood, listen to a song or too, and feel oddly relieved by it. If you are upset you can play a nice soothly slow song, and get calmed down. If you just want to dance they have the perfect song there for you to (it's called "Frenchie", but I like to call it that "Crazy Music Song")
If I could have one thing this whole year it would be to attend a conert, or to meet the band members face to face. Talk with them, and take a few pictures. (Hey, it's a fans dream isn't it?)
All in all Velvet Chain is both appealing to younger fans as well as older ones, becaue it is such a nice listen in whatever mood you may be in. And of course, Erika has such a beautiful voice!
Your cards and letters are welcome. You will get a response! You can contact Velvet Chain at:
Velvet Chain (or Erika Amato)
137 North Larchmont Blvd., #535
Los Angeles CA 90004
