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The Velvet Sirens

The Velvet Sirens

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5.0 
(2 reviews)
  • Columbus, OH
  • Jazz Band
  • Travels up to 200 miles
  • $200 and up
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The Velvet Sirens present Stormy Weather

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"Swingin' Rhapsody in Story, Song, and Stardust..."

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How I Let You Get to Me
The Velvet Sirens
  • 1. How I Let You Get to Me
  • 2. I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
  • 3. Stormy Weather
  • 4. Bye Bye Blackbird
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Overview

The Velvet Sirens offer a modern spin on the Great American Songbook and influential artists of the great Jazz & Swing era. Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Peggy Lee, George Gershwin, among others are all presented with visual & acoustic originality, charisma & flamboyance. The Unique & Traditional Vocal Jazz & Swing Duo weave their own original music throughout their performances that is reminiscent and complimentary to the popular songs of the past, while making a claim on the future of the musical standard. The Duo rounds out their repertoire with a modern musical experience that includes authentic, sparse, haunting beauty, juxtaposed with high spirited, humorous & fun-loving excitement.


2 Reviews

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Nancy M. W. • July 18, 2018

The Velvet Sirens are a must experience!

The Velvet Sirens recently performed a House Concert at my home. It was a wonderful experience! The music and the stories were amazing and everyone had a great time. I would definitely recommend them for any musical event. They arrived on time, were so professional, and made our guests feel welcome!

Hired as:
1920s Era Entertainment, 1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment, 1950s Era Entertainment, Cabaret Entertainment, Swing Band, Ukulele Player
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Joyce H. • July 18, 2018

You haven't lived until!!

I recently hired The Velvet Sirens for a house concert and the evening was a thrill! We danced and sang and learned so much from the stories and history of Jazz that Jesse and Michael presented. Book them now before they move beyond house concerts! I imagine before too long, The Velvet Sirens are destined for venues like Carnegie Hall . You won't be disappointed!!

Hired as:
Cabaret Entertainment, Jazz Singer, Narrator, Singer/Songwriter, Swing Band, Ukulele Player
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Booking Info

  • Profile
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  • Influences
  • Setup Requirements

Price Range: $200 and up

Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes

About

The Velvet Sirens are a Unique and Traditional Vocal Jazz & Swing Duo offering a modern spin on the Great American Songbook and influential artists of the great Jazz and Swing era. The music of Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Peggy Lee, George Gershwin, among others are all presented with visual and acoustic originality, charisma, and flamboyance. In addition, The Velvet Sirens weave their own original music throughout their performances that is both reminiscent and complimentary to the popular songs of the past, while making a claim on the future of the musical standard.
As a trained vocalist, Jesse Chandler has had a life-long relationship with music. She has extensive experience as a soloist and has performed with professional choirs in San Diego, New York and Columbus, Ohio. In addition, her work in theatrical productions, voice-over and studio recording, film & television, and small & large musical ensembles has been a constant in her expansive career.
Michael Kaplan has been involved in the musical arts since childhood. He is experienced as a performer, filmmaker, and media professional, and has worked in the music reproduction and recording industries.
Both Jesse and Michael hold MFA degrees in Theater/Art from Syracuse University and have taught music, acting for theater, stagecraft, and film production at Valdosta State University, University of Cincinnati, Framingham State University, and The Ohio State University.
Working together for over ten years as professional musicians, the couple have made an impact on the sophisticated Jazz and Swing scene. Jesse Chandler, a life long vocalist, handles lyrical stylizations which have now become her trademark as well as her well-known percussion technique. Michael Kaplan rounds out their unique sound coaxing lush and complex tones from the Jazz Baritone Ukulele. As Bill Cohen, correspondent for National Public Radio, commented, “The Velvet Sirens are so unique...The music is jazzy and it swings. The Standards and the style that Jesse sings them in...Michael's ukulele performance, it all comes together really nicely. Simply put, The Velvet Sirens are so uncool, they're cool!” The Velvet Sirens are primed to entertain their audiences and offer a new and sophisticated experience. An innovative modern musical performance that includes authentic, sparse, haunting beauty, juxtaposed with high-spirited, humorous storytelling and fun-loving excitement!
Performance has taken the duo all over the United States, including the Strange Folk Festival in St. Louis, Mad Donna’s in Nashville, and TEDX in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, the prestigious Franklin Conservatory Holiday Extravaganza, and CD 102.5 Big Room “Swank” Jazz and Swing Anniversary Event in Columbus, Ohio.
As headliners, a few of the musicians that The Velvet Sirens have had the honor of sharing the stage with are Mean Mary James at the Central Ohio Folk Festival, Bing Futch and Lil’ Rev at the Mid-West Uke Fest, Peter Ecklund at Elkins College Jazz and Swing Showcase in West Virginia, and the Zydeco Kings at the Wooster Ohio Jazz Fest.
They have performed at venues from large outdoor festivals to intimate theater stages including weddings, private parties, resorts, community events, holiday events, fundraisers and silent auctions, libraries, churches and universities, making an impact on the Jazz and Swing scene along the way like nothing an audience has ever seen or heard!
The Velvet Sirens welcome the opportunity to captivate your crowd and leave everyone wanting more!
Musical storytelling at its best...

Additional Booking Notes

The Velvet Sirens are completely self- contained and self-sufficient. Although house PA and sound re-enforcement systems are welcomed and easily accommodated, we bring our own dedicated system that offers more than adequate sound and lighting support for our audiences.

As a musical duo, we maintain a small footprint and can perform in spaces as contained as 6' x 6' or if space allows, expand to fill a larger stage or area.

Access to the performance space for load in/out and an AC outlet within 25 ft. of the performance space is all that is really required.

Services Offered

Jazz Band Swing Band

Team

Jesse Chandler Vocals, Storyteller, Percussion
Michael Kaplan Baritone Jazz Ukulele

Influences & Inspiration

Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Peggy Lee, Julie London, Joe Pass, We Montgomery, Charlie Christian

Setup Requirements

electrical outlet within 50 ft. of playing area

access to playing space for load-in/load-out

restroom access

At least 6' x 6' playing area

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