Velveteen Playboys
An unforgettable mix of swing, rock and pop in this high-energy, entertaining band. Their music harkens back to the great days of Las Vegas when great entertainment and great music were one.
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They rocked the house at Madison Square Garden!
This musical juggernaut is comprised of American, Caribbean, and European musicians. Their mix of rock, pop, and swing harkens back to the days when great music and great entertainment were one, as you could find in Las Vegas. Their live performances are high energy and fun, and keep audiences moving in their seats or dancing on their feet.
The group is led by vocalist Paul Souza, with Robert Douglas Gay on sax, Lenny Bradford on bass, Mike Null on guitar, and Anthony Steele on drums.
Quotes and Reviews - Velveteen Playboys
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"This is the best thing to come out of Boston since J. Geils and Aerosmith!" Warren Scott - Boston Eventworks
"The tone was established early Friday night at Madison Square Garden when the Velveteen Playboys, a shimmying, sharply dressed rock band, took the stage to jam their way through a multi-song set." Andrew Keh - The New York Times
"The audience's response to the band's music was clear early on as the crowd filled the large dance floor and bopped enthusiastically to the beat despite the fact that none had previously heard any of the tunes. From the opening number "(Nobody Loves Me) The Way You Do" to the uplifting "Big Rock Wall," the band's music is filled with energy and danceable grooves. (Paul) Souza, made a strong bid to challenge legendary frontmen (David Lee) Roth and Steven Tyler in the charisma department, dancing and gyrating about the stage. The Velveteen Playboys seem to have the muscle to back up their considerable musical audacity." Rick Foster - The Sun Chronicle
"When I went to see the Velveteen Playboys, I didn't know what to expect. I knew they were an all-star team of rock pros, but they surprised me with their eternally youthful spirit. Rock 'n' roll never forgets, as Bob Seger sang, and you shouldn't forget about this band. They know how to set a party mood, but most of all they know how to play.'' STEVE MORSE, former Boston Globe staff critic for 30 years who has also contributed to Billboard and Rolling Stone
"Strolling along the edge of rock's great wasteland, the Velveteen Playboys turn their backs, throw a match into the oily mess and walk away-five sillouettes through the flames-towards a much cooler and less crowded place." Carter Alan - Station Director, WZLX-FM Boston |