About Velvet Shadows – professional wedding & party band based in Bristol for events throughout the UK
Velvet Shadows, a dynamic wedding and party band based in Bristol, offers an unparalleled musical experience tailored to elevate any occasion.
With a lineup consisting of captivating female lead vocals, skilful lead guitar, grooving bass guitar, versatile keyboards, and dynamic drums complemented by harmonious backing vocals, we ensure a performance that leaves a lasting impression.
We're listed on FixTheMusic's Top 18 Best Wedding Bands in Bristol For 2024 🏆
Dedicated to exceeding expectations, we specialise in curating a diverse repertoire spanning from the timeless classics of the '60s to contemporary hits, ensuring a night of entertainment suited for all audiences and age groups.
We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Manor By The Lake in Cheltenham, Oxford Botanic Garden and Elmhay Park in Frome.
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Whether it's the nostalgic tunes of yesteryears or the chart-toppers of today, we guarantee to keep the energy high and the dance floor packed.
Equipped with professional-grade gear that undergoes rigorous PAT testing and is backed by comprehensive insurance, you can rest assured of a seamless and secure experience.
Our state-of-the-art lighting system further enhances the ambience, setting the stage for an unforgettable celebration.
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At Velvet Shadows, we understand the importance of personalization.
Whether your preference leans towards rock and pop or you're inclined towards the infectious rhythms of funk, disco, and Motown, we pride ourselves on tailoring our performance to meet your specific tastes and preferences.
Let Velvet Shadows transform your event into an unforgettable extravaganza, where every note resonates with joy and every beat ignites the dance floor.
12 Verified Reviews
"Hired the band for my wife’s 40th and what a night!! Everyone danced all night and between sets was an unmanned disco. Everyone loved them. Easy to deal with at all times. Book this band - you won’t regret it!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Velvet Shadows played at my 60th birthday just the other evening and I’m still trying to recover from dancing all night long 😂🤣😂 They were absolutely amazing & I would thoroughly recommend them. All of my guests were complimentary towards them too. They have a great list of tunes you can choose from along with a really easy & professional booking service too. 💃🏾🕺🏼💃🏾 Can we do this party again soon? I really did not want the evening to end!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Absolutely bloody fantastic. This group made the night so special. Can't recommend highly enough. Such nice people who clearly love what they do. Thank you so much guys. Have been telling everyone how great you are."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Velvet Shadows played our wedding in August ‘24 and I couldn’t recommend them more highly. Dave was highly organised and great to correspond with via email, getting everything organised easily. The band have a really great list of songs to choose from and on the night were truly amazing; so many of our guests commented on how talented they were, and we had so much fun!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Thank you Velvet Shadows for a great performance at my client's wedding at the Oxford Botanic Garden. The dance floor was packed which is always a good sign and there was music for everyone. Hope to work with you again!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Fantastic band and really easy and smooth to deal with. Lots of compliments received from our guests and would highly recommend to anyone!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"We were looking for a quality band that could offer a variety of music to suit a mix of ages - and Velvet Shadows stood out immediately! From initial communications to the day of the event we had numerous very friendly and very efficient comms with the band manager making the whole process easy for us in terms of the arrangements and details."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"We booked Velvet Shadows for my parents' 40th wedding anniversary, and they truly made the celebration unforgettable. From the very beginning, communication with Dave was great. He was responsive, accommodating and made the planning process smooth and stress-free. On the day of the event, they delivered an outstanding performance. Their music was brilliant, capturing the perfect blend of classics and contemporary hits that had everyone on the dance floor. The guests were very complimentary about the band and were even demanding more songs after their set had finished! I highly recommend Velvet Shadows. They truly went above and beyond to make our celebration memorable - thank you all!!! Thanks, Dave."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"We cannot recommend Velvet Shadows enough, they were absolutely outstanding at our wedding. The whole band was incredible and every song they played had the crowd going crazy, a testament to both the quality of the music/vocals and the vibe they brought. They were also so accommodating with all of my #groomzilla requests."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Velvet Shadows performed at our wedding reception and they were incredible! Their musical talent is at a very high standard & their song selection is superb, perfect for a party! They also went above & beyond & learnt a new song especially for our first dance. We and our guests were delighted and had an absolute ball! Velvet Shadows were also highly organised in our communications with them and very thorough in making sure the evening ran smoothly. Highly recommend!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"We booked Velvet Shadows for our wedding evening. All members of the band are talented musicians and their singer Maria has a fantastic voice! They adapted their playlist to suit our requests and performed our first dance to perfection. The dance floor was kept busy with their wide range of songs they expertly played. The band made sure the sound levels were suitable for us and our guests.
All band members were very friendly and dressed very smartly. The booking process was easy to follow and David was very helpful with helping us plan the music for our wedding evening."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"We had a fantastic night - would definitely book again!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusicEvents & Locations
Set List
2000s
Wherever you will go
Use somebody.
Love me again
Valerie
Ruby
Take me out
Are you gonna be my girl
Get Lucky
Human
Mr Brightside
Dakota
Disco 2000
Don't look back in anger
Treasure
Starlight
Blinding Lights
Counting Stars
Put Your Hands up
Unchained Melody
About Damn Time
Raise your Glass
Locked out of heaven
Lady Marmalade
Shut up and Dance
1990s
Alright.
Friday I’m in love
Simply the Best
Maria
Believe
1980s
Run to you
I just died in your arms
Sledgehammer
Power of love.
Loco in Acapulco
Everybody wants to rule the world
Together in electric dreams.
Gimme some Lovin
Dancing in the Dark
I'm Still Standing
Let's Dance
Cuddly Toy
Sweet Child O'Mine
Aint Nobody
So Amazing
You Can’t Hurry Love
Easy Lover
Beat It
1970s
Crazy little thing called love.
Don’t stop me now.
Superstition.
December 63
Take it easy
Love train
September
Sweet Home Alabama
Play that Funky Music
Dreams
I Will Survive
Young Hearts
1960s
All day and all of the night.
I'm a Believer
I saw her standing there
Keep on Running
Brown Eyed Girl
Sweet Caroline
Dancing in the Street
I want you back