Ramaen High-energy, style and soul. Perfect for any venue and event

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Description Price
Ramaen with backing track, 2 x 45 mins from£400
Ramaen with guitarist or keyboardist, 2 x 45 mins from£675
Ramaen with full band (keys, drums, guitar and bass), 2 x 45 mins from£1200

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If you're looking for an acoustic duo that delivers silky-smooth vocals, masterful musicianship and a crowd-pleasing repertoire spanning generations, Velvet Skies are the perfect choice.

Add a touch of magic to your daytime celebration with this seasoned duo. Their signature blend of pop and soul classics, mixed with a few Motown, disco, garage and rock tracks are all reimagined with a sophisticated, laid-back twist. Whether you prefer the warm tones of acoustic guitar or the elegance of piano accompaniment, Velvet Skies will tailor their sound to suit your style.

When you hire Velvet Skies, the technical stuff is all taken care of - they'll bring their own professional PA and lighting, and even play background music to keep everything bubbling along between sets. So grab a glass and sit back and chill - these guys will deliver the perfect musical soundtrack to your event!

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

*List not exhaustive*

ABBA – Dancing Queen

Adele – Make You Feel My Love

Adele – Rolling In The Deep

Al Green – Let’s Stay Together

Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You

All-4-One – All My Life

Aloe Blacc – I Need A Dollar

Amy Winehouse – Rehab

Amy Winehouse – Valerie

Anita Baker – Sweet Love

Aretha Franklin – I Say A Little Prayer

Aretha Franklin – Respect

Avicii & Aloe Blacc – Wake Me Up

Backstreet Boys – Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)

Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way

Barry White – My First My Last My Everything

Ben E King – Stand By Me

Beyoncé – Before I Let Go

Beyoncé – Love On Top

Beyoncé – XO

Bill Withers – Ain’t No Sunshine

Bill Withers – Lean On Me

Bill Withers – Lovely Day

Billy Ocean - Red Light Spells Danger

Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer

Boyz II Men – End Of The Road

Bruno Mars – 24K Magic

Bruno Mars – Finesse

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are

Bruno Mars – Locked Out Of Heaven

Bruno Mars – Marry You

Bruno Mars – Treasure

Bryan Adams – Summer Of ’69

Camila Cabello – Havana

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe

CeCe Peniston – Finally

Chaka Khan – Ain’t Nobody

Chaka Khan – I Feel For You

Charlie Puth – One Call Away

Christina Perri – A Thousand Years

Coldplay – A Sky Full Of Stars

Coldplay – Fix You

Coldplay – Yellow

Corinne Bailey Rae – Put Your Records On

Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams – Get Lucky

Daniel Caesar – Best Part

Drake – Hold On, We’re Going Home

Dua Lipa – Levitating

Dua Lipa & Elton John – Cold Heart

Earth Wind & Fire - September

Ed Sheeran – A Team

Ed Sheeran – Perfect

Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You

Ed Sheeran – Shivers

Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud

Elton John – I’m Still Standing

Emeli Sandé – Next To Me

Estelle – American Boy

Florence & The Machine – You Got The Love

Frank Sinatra – Fly Me To The Moon

Frank Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight

Fugees – Killing Me Softly

Gala – Freed From Desire

George Ezra – Budapest

George Michael – Faith

Gnarls Barkley – Crazy

Harry Styles – Adore You

Harry Styles – As It Was

Harry Styles – Watermelon Sugar

Inner Circle - Sweat (A La La La La Long)

Jackie Wilson - Higher And Higher

Jason Mraz – I’m Yours

Jason Mraz – I Won’t Give Up

JLS – Everybody In Love

John Legend – All Of Me

John Legend – Ordinary People

John Legend - Stay With You

Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop The Feeling

Justin Timberlake – Mirrors

Justin Timberlake – Rock Your Body

Justin Timberlake – Señorita

Kevin Lyttle – Turn Me On

Kings Of Leon – Sex On Fire

Kings Of Leon – Use Somebody

Kodaline – All I Want

Kodaline – The One

Kool & The Gang - Celebration

Labrinth – Jealous

Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved

Lionel Richie – All Night Long

Lionel Richie – Dancing On The Ceiling

Lizzo – About Damn Time

Lizzo – Good As Hell

Lizzo – Juice

Luther Vandross – Never Too Much

Mario – Just A Friend

Mario – Let Me Love You

Mark Morrison – Return Of The Mack

Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger

Maroon 5 – Sugar

Maroon 5 – Sunday Morning

Maroon 5 – This Love

Michael Jackson – Man In The Mirror

Michael Jackson – Rock With You

Miguel – Adorn

Miguel – Sure Thing

Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It

Muni Long – Made For Me

Myles Smith – Stargazing

Natasha Bedingfield – Unwritten

Ne-Yo – Closer

Ne-Yo – So Sick

Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger

Oasis – Wonderwall

Olly Murs – Dance With Me Tonight

OutKast – Hey Ya

Peter Andre – Mysterious Girl

Pharrell Williams – Happy

Prince – Kiss

Prince – Purple Rain

Rag’n’Bone Man – Human

Rihanna – Only Girl In The World

Rihanna – Umbrella

Rihanna & Calvin Harris – We Found Love

Robbie Williams – Angels

Shaboozey – Tipsy

Shawn Mendes – Mercy

Shawn Mendes – Stitches

Sisqó – Thong Song

Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Murder On The Dancefloor

Spice Girls – 2 Become 1

Spice Girls – Say You’ll Be There

Spice Girls – Stop

Spice Girls – Wannabe

Stevie Wonder – All I Do

Stevie Wonder – I Just Called To Say I Love You

Stevie Wonder – Isn't She Lovely

Stevie Wonder – Superstitious

Sweet Female Attitude – Flowers

Teddy Swims – Lose Control

The Drifters - Saturday At The Movies

The Drifters - Save The Last Dance

The Drifters - Under The Broadwalk

The Drifters - You're More Than A Number In My Little Red Book

The Killers - Mr Brightside

The Real Things - Can't Get By Without You

The Real Things - You To Me Are Everyth

The Script – The Man Who Can’t Be Moved

The Temptations - Just My Imagination

The Temptations - My Girl

The Weeknd – Can’t Feel My Face

Tina Turner – Simply The Best

TLC – No Scrubs

Tyla – Water

Usher – OMG

Usher - U Remind Me

Usher - Yeah!

Walk The Moon – Shut Up And Dance

Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody

Whitney Houston – Million Dollar Bill

Whitney Houston – My Love Is Your Love

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Small table for mixing desk.
Power sockets.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes - I can provide a PA, lights and a sound engineer.


What information do you require about a venue?

Parking, equipment the venue provides any sound limitations.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Absolutely!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

Performing at a Luxury wedding in a stunning castle in Italy. The vibe was electric and the crowd was incredibly responsive. The location and scenery were beautiful!


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

I grew up listening to Gospel/Soul music, which still has an influence on how I approach music. My favourite singer is a lady called Karen Clark Sheard. Other influencers are John Legend, PJ Morton, Usher and Beyonce, just to name a few.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I started singing from a young age in a church choir. I grew up with a love of music and anything creative, which led me to studying music and dance.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Any and every.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Set up time is very quick and is no longer than 60 minutes. A set would normally be 2 x 45 minutes, however I am happy to tailor this to what suits you best.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Absolutely! If it’s rainy or any type of extreme weather, we may need to adjust to ensure the safety and quality of performance.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

I have a flexible approach and welcome input from clients. Whilst I have a broad repertoire of songs that we are comfortable performing, I am happy to discuss preferences ahead of time and can tailor my setlist to suit your event.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Our previous clients often describe my performances as engaging, soulful and full of energy. They mention that we create a relaxed but vibrant atmosphere and that we have a unique way of connecting with the audience, no matter the setting or age. Feel free to read my reviews for more :)

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Recording Session

Cruise

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Film / TV

Medieval / Early Music

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Postmodern Jukebox Jazz

Gospel

Country

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

Funk

Hip Hop

Motown

R&B

Soul

Tribute

Vintage

Britpop

Indie

African Music

Caribbean

Reggae

Features:

PAT tested

Lighting system included

100% acoustic (no power)

Public liability insurance

DJ / background music options

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

Male vocalist

Uses backing tracks

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