The Black Velvet Band
Rock, Blues, Folk
From: Manchester, United Kingdom
Band Members
- John Louis - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Harmonica
- Matthew Cleghorn - Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Synth, Lapsteel, Vocals
- Jay Bardsley - Bass, Vocals
- Tom Cleghorn - Drums, Vocals
- Al Baker - Percussion, Vocals
- Ali Cegielka - Vocals, Glochenspiel
About Band
We believe that the number of love songs in the world far outstrip the number of things one can fall in love with. So we, The Black Velvet Band, are doing our very best to readdress the balance, penning twisted dirt-folk about sex and death. That's what it comes down to in the end. Stories about leaving your lover, cheating on your lover or dispatching your lover in a myriad of gory ways. It's strangely beautiful - but not very. Expect to hear growly narratives spat out over dissonant chords played on various beat-up guitars, banjos, mandolins, basses, lapsteels, drums, glochenspiels, harmonicas, synths and spoons. Heavy, hairy and (mostly) in harmony. To find out how we deliver these songs just come to one of our gigs. If you don't live near manchester then know this... we are currently planning our first national tour (august-september), if you want us to play near you then let us know asap and we'll see what can be done. If you wish to give us a gig then that's even better. In the words of Dr Thompson... "God's mercy on you swine!"
