
Profile
Rock and pop covers band playing songs from the 1960s through to the 2000s.
The singer, Ash, is a great fan of David Bowie so there are several of his tracks in the repertoire.
a 5-piece band based in the Tunbridge Wells/Sevenoaks area. The Velvet Goldmine have been together for over 3 years and play in pubs and for private functions throughout Kent, Sussex and South London.
The band are:
Ash Burton - vocals and harmonica
John Lusher - acoustic guitar, keyboards and vocals
Tedd Mills - electric guitar and vocals
Stefan Mniszko - bass guitar and vocals
David Ross - drums and vocals
* The singer, Ash, is a great performer with a good voice and is also an excellent harmonica player.
* The combination of electric and acoustic guitar in most songs and the attention to arrangements enables the band to vary the sound and feel of the material and to avoid sounding 'samey' throughout the set.
* The combination of electric and acoustic guitar in most songs and the attention to arrangements enables the band to vary the sound and feel of the material and to avoid sounding 'samey' throughout the set.
Rates
From £ 625
Playlists / Performance Info:
The band currently has a repertoire of over 60 songs.
(With adequate notice the band will learn songs requested by clients for specific events)
Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival
All Along The Watchtower - Bob Dylan
Summer In The City - Lovin’ Spoonful
Tumblin’ Dice - Rolling Stones
2000 Light Years From Home - Rolling Stones
White Light White Heat - Velvet Underground
Back In The USSR - The Beatles
Boys Keep Swinging - David Bowie
China Girl - David Bowie
Drive-in Saturday - David Bowie
Kooks - David Bowie
Moonage Daydream - David Bowie
Wild Is The Wind - David Bowie
Suffragette City - David Bowie
Heroes - David Bowie
Mr. Blue Sky - ELO
Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield
Hanging Round - Lou Reed
Satellite Of Love - Lou Reed
Love Is The Drug - Roxy Music
Street Life - Roxy Music
Get A Grip - The Stranglers
You Wear It Well - Rod Stewart
Handbags and Gladrags - Rod Stewart
Coz I Luv You - Slade
Cum On Feel The Noize - Slade
20th Century Boy - T. Rex
Roll Away The Stone - Mott The Hoople
Rocket Man - Elton John
Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting - Elton John
Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd
Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealer’s Wheel
2 4 6 8 Motorway - Tom Robinson
Faith - George Michael
It's The End Of The World As We Know It - R.E.M.
Pop Song 89 - R.E.M.
Even Better Than The Real Thing - U2
In God’s Country - U2
Fisherman's Blues - The Waterboys
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Ask - The Smiths
Panic - The Smiths
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out - The Smiths
World Shut Your Mouth - Julian Cope
Tender - Blur
Sandstorm - Cast
Breakfast At Tiffany’s - Deep Blue Something
Common People - Pulp
Do You Remember the First Time? - Pulp
Just - Radiohead
Blinded By The Sun - Seahorses
Getting Better - Shed Seven
Driftwood - Travis
Lost Souls Forever - Kasabian
Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon
Wire To Wire - Razorlight
Shut Your Eyes - Snow Patrol
Stop - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Orange Blossom Special - Johnny Cash
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On - Jerry Lee Lewis
(With adequate notice the band will learn songs requested by clients for specific events)
Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival
All Along The Watchtower - Bob Dylan
Summer In The City - Lovin’ Spoonful
Tumblin’ Dice - Rolling Stones
2000 Light Years From Home - Rolling Stones
White Light White Heat - Velvet Underground
Back In The USSR - The Beatles
Boys Keep Swinging - David Bowie
China Girl - David Bowie
Drive-in Saturday - David Bowie
Kooks - David Bowie
Moonage Daydream - David Bowie
Wild Is The Wind - David Bowie
Suffragette City - David Bowie
Heroes - David Bowie
Mr. Blue Sky - ELO
Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield
Hanging Round - Lou Reed
Satellite Of Love - Lou Reed
Love Is The Drug - Roxy Music
Street Life - Roxy Music
Get A Grip - The Stranglers
You Wear It Well - Rod Stewart
Handbags and Gladrags - Rod Stewart
Coz I Luv You - Slade
Cum On Feel The Noize - Slade
20th Century Boy - T. Rex
Roll Away The Stone - Mott The Hoople
Rocket Man - Elton John
Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting - Elton John
Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd
Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealer’s Wheel
2 4 6 8 Motorway - Tom Robinson
Faith - George Michael
It's The End Of The World As We Know It - R.E.M.
Pop Song 89 - R.E.M.
Even Better Than The Real Thing - U2
In God’s Country - U2
Fisherman's Blues - The Waterboys
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Ask - The Smiths
Panic - The Smiths
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out - The Smiths
World Shut Your Mouth - Julian Cope
Tender - Blur
Sandstorm - Cast
Breakfast At Tiffany’s - Deep Blue Something
Common People - Pulp
Do You Remember the First Time? - Pulp
Just - Radiohead
Blinded By The Sun - Seahorses
Getting Better - Shed Seven
Driftwood - Travis
Lost Souls Forever - Kasabian
Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon
Wire To Wire - Razorlight
Shut Your Eyes - Snow Patrol
Stop - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Orange Blossom Special - Johnny Cash
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On - Jerry Lee Lewis
Entertainment Types:
Function Band - Pop Band - 70s Band
Function Band - Pop Band - 70s Band
Genres: 2000s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Glam Rock, Indie, Pop
Options: The band can play a range of songs from the 1960s to the 2000s or put on a specialist 1970s show (often very popular)
Experience: Band members are a very experienced. Three have been playing in a variety of bands regularly for over 30 years. The others for 15 and 20 years.
have been playing together for over 3 years and play an average of 25 performances a year.
have been playing together for over 3 years and play an average of 25 performances a year.
Previous Clients: Mostly pubs and private functions - weddings and birthday parties.
References and testimonials/recommendations can be provided if necessary.
References and testimonials/recommendations can be provided if necessary.
Tech Details:
Line Up : |
All male band: Ash Burton - vocals and harmonica John Lusher - acoustic guitar, keyboards and vocals Tedd Mills - electric guitar and vocals Stefan Mniszko - bass guitar and vocals David Ross - drums and vocals |
Equipment: |
Complete backline - guitar and bass amplifiers and drums. |
PA System: |
We have our own full 2000W PA system with mics stands, monitors etc. |
Light System: |
We have our own stage lighting |
Setup Times: |
1 hour |
Area Required: |
Ideally at least 5m x 4m but flexible |
Sets and Times : |
between 45 mins and 2 2/1 hrs by negotiation |
Tech Requirements: |
4 plug sockets |
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