Bill Blackstones Velvet Express Solo

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Monroe, WA

$150 min. up to $500

Travels up to 90 miles

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VELVET EXPRESS SOLO

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Valentine's Surprise Dinner 2022

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Song List

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Private Dinner Party 10/9/22

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Vasa Park Ballroom

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Overview

Velvet Express Solo Show offers an 'Easy Listening, Standards, Variety, Solo Act featuring: 'Live' Tenor Saxophone, and Lead Vocals along with 'Backing Tracks, making Velvet Express Solo Show 'sound like' a full 3-4 piece Combo. The Saxophone plays the Lyric line, Melody, and Solo Fills.
Velvet Express Solo caters to, and is designed to create a "Relaxing & Romantic" experience for cocktail hour, dining, reception, company event and more. Songlist Includes: Fly me to the moon, This Masquerade,Summertime, Girl from Ipanema, Autumn Leaves, Moon dance, Bye Bye Blackbird, Don't Be Cruel, Everybody Loves Somebody, By the time I get to Phoenix etc.


Reviews

16 reviews

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Abigail P.

July 27, 2026
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Perfect Cocktail Hour Music!

We hired bill to play sax for cocktail hour at our wedding, be was quiet coming in and setting up and did an amazing job playing and singing, it was exactly the atmosphere I was hoping to create. Very classy! 5 stars!

Hired as: Saxophone Player


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Mitzi C.

July 7, 2026
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Super fantastic hope to get him booked again in the future

Good variety of music, played along with the surprise party.. played tequila as requested on guest surprise arrival, really appreciated his help and cooperation on our gathering

Hired as: Saxophone Player


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Bonny M.

May 12, 2026
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Awesome

Bill is awesome. Extremely talented and fun! If you love music you will love Bill!

Hired as: One Man Band, Saxophone Player


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Briana G.

April 24, 2026
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Higher than my expectations

Every employee approached me during and after the show to say how great Bill was. My elderly residents also requested him back as soon as possible. Over all great show with singing and saxophone, interaction with residents during show. We all loved it!

Hired as: Saxophone Player


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Ella N.

April 21, 2025
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Great Performer!

Kind, professional, and accommodating! Went out of his way to stay late and play an extra set. Music sounded great and the guests loved him.

Hired as: Saxophone Player

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Booking information

Price range: $150 min. up to $500

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

What to expect

My Solo act features Beautiful, Relaxing, Romantic, and Classy Live Tenor Sax Entertainment. Professional and Seasoned. Mainstream Popular Radio Hits from the 30's through 90's.

About

I have over 25 years professional stage experience. Started playing at the age of 5. I had over 10 years of private instruction. Played in College Jazz, and Symphonic Bands. Started working in 3-7 piece bands, at night clubs, private events, corporate parties, receptions, in 1979. Have performed with several working groups. Top 40 Dance, Blues, Mowtown, Jazz, Funk and Rock. Stage presence comfortable and confident. I can sing some, play a little flute and guitar. Have years of Recording experience. Also an accomplished song writer, and my material is available on CD.

My specific appeal, on saxophone, is Sound, Soul, and Tone. I have a pitch perfect ear, and 'feel' the music come thru me. The audience truly feels this. I am exceptional with phrasing, and improvised solos.

I am well groomed, have a handsome presentation, and always appear in professional Musicians attire. I am prompt, courteous, reliable, and professional.

Additional booking notes

Some minimal stage lighting will be provided upon request.
I can set up in any dry, flat, area, with access to electricity, and only require a small 8x8 sq. ft. area for staging.
I can perfom up to 3 hrs. of 45 min. sets with 15 min. breaks.
Any fees paid under $500 need to be cash payment upon completion of engagement.
Private Events, Company/Corporate Parties, Receptions, require an advance deposit of 50%
Any late evening jobs over 100 miles travel distance must include 1 hotel room for the evening in addition to performance fee.

Past booked events

August 2026

29

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Kirkland, WA

July 2026

18

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Bellevue, WA

03

Friday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Camano Island, WA

May 2026

11

Monday

Nonprofit Event

11:30am - 12:30pm

Everett, WA

April 2026

23

Thursday

Retirement Community Event

10:30am - 11:30am

Marysville, WA

April 2025

11

Friday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Everett, WA

August 2024

03

Saturday

Birthday Party

4:30pm - 7:30pm

Mount Vernon, WA

March 2024

16

Saturday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Redmond, WA

October 2022

09

Sunday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Seattle, WA

May 2022

21

Saturday

Surprise

5:30pm - 8:00pm

Seattle, WA

February 2022

14

Monday

Surprise

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Seattle, WA

December 2019

21

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Coupeville, WA

November 2018

11

Sunday

Birthday Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Shoreline, WA

August 2017

12

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Bonney Lake, WA

July 2017

29

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tacoma, WA

April 2017

02

Sunday

Sporting Event

12:00pm - 12:15pm

University Place, WA

January 2017

21

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:30pm - 7:00pm

Seattle, WA

December 2016

18

Sunday

Cocktail Party

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Kirkland, WA

December 2013

14

Saturday

Christmas Party

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Bellevue, WA

July 2013

19

Friday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Seattle, WA

Set list

Partial Set List Sample for Velvet Express Sax Solo Show:
Fly Me To The Moon, Moondance, Summertime, Everybody Loves Somebody, Stand by me, Girl From Ipanema, Lady Madonna, Yesterday, Higher Ground, Georgia On My Mind, I Can See Clearly Now, Over The Rainbow, Autumn Leaves, You Are The Sunshine Of My Life, By The Time I Get To Phoenix, This Masquerade, Fire & Rain, Dock Of The Bay, All of me, Bye Bye Blackbird, Smooth Operator, The Look Of Love, Do it again, Maneater, Sweet Home Chicago, Unchain My Heart, Heart of Gold, Sarah Smile,etc.

Influences and inspiration

The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, Dean Martin, Tony Benett, Stevie Wonder, Tower of Power, B.B. King, Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon, The Rolling Stones, Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross, Ray Charles, etc..

Setup requirements

I provide a small sound system and limited stage lighting. Require a min. 5x5 stage area and access to electricity. NOTE: Stage Size is greater for the Trio

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