Black Velvet is a Central Illinois based acoustic act: Ami Lynne - percussion / vocals & Billy Kocher guitar / backup vocals. Customers will experience four decades of hits from the Beatles to Pink and even the Police. Our experience of performance ranges from local establishments to city events and the Illinois State Fair. Cor additional info, please visit us at: (link hidden)
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Price Range: $300-$600
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Armed with unique melodies and a percussive back beat, Black Velvet breathes new life into generations of hits; from P!nk to The Police, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and everything in between. Their undeniable chemistry both on and off stage, captivates their audience and pulls the audience into their world.
Whether singing along to your favorite song or dancing to the Rhythm of a Six String & the Beat of an Electronic Drum Pad, Black Velvet leaves the audience with a song in their head and night they won't soon forget
What started out as a one time collaboration between New York born sound designer and Jeff Beck tribute artist, Billy Kocher, and local singer/songwriter and powerhouse vocalist, Ami Lynne, ignited the beginnings of Central Illinois' premier acoustic duo, Black Velvet.
Requires basic staging area. Minimum 10'x14' Min with AC Power and light illumination. We provide sound system, instruments and lighting.
| July 21, 2022 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Cocktail Party |
Song Sample List
Criminal - Fiona Apple
Learning to Fly-Tom Petty
Stars Go Blue -Ryan Adams
Waiting on the world to Change - John Mayer
Time after time - Cyndi Lauper
Hey, Soul Sister - Train
Still Haven't Found
Stand By Me
Every Breathe you take – The Police
Too Close to Love You - Alex Clare
Take On Me- Ah-Ha
What About Us - Pink
Radioactive-Imagine Dragons
Everybody Wants to Rule the World- Tears for Fears
Rolling in the Deep- Adele
Breakeven - The Script
Wicked Game - Chris Isaac
She Drives Me Crazy- Fine Young Cannibals
Don't Dream It's over -Crowded house
Broken-Lovely the Band
Torn - Natalie Imbruglia
With or without you - U2
Gimme Shelter - Rolling Stones
Breakfast at Tiffany's-Deep blue Something
Purple Rain - Prince
In the Air Tonight- Phil Collins
Get What You Give -New Radicals
Am I Wrong - Nico & Vinz
Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics
Please Don't Leave Me- Pink
Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Green Day
What I Am - Edie Brickell
Hey Jude- Beatles
| Ami Kocher | Singer / Percussionist |
| Billy Kocher | Guitarist/Sound Tech. |
All the hit makers from the Rolling Stones to The police, Prince and The Beatles.
Requires basic staging area. Minimum 10'x14' Min with AC Power and light illumination. We provide sound system, instruments and stage lighting.
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