Phil - Semi-acoustic guitar + vocals
Jaz - "Watch the speed!!" bass + effects
JD - Drums, beatbox and Djembe
Influences
Stereophonics, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Athlete, Block Party, Dream Theater, Toto, Metallica, Oasis, Incognito, Keane, Muse, Pearl Jam, System of a Down
JD: Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Simon Philips (Toto), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Matt Sorum (Guns n' Roses, Velvet Revolver), Lars Ulrich (Metallica)
Phil: his guitar
Jaz: himself
Sounds Like
3 crazy lads playing their guitar, bass & drums at full velocity!
THANKS A LOT TO ALL OF YOU WHO CAME DOWN TO CHEER US ON AT THE STORM. YOUR SUPPORT MEANS A LOT TO US. WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE GIG JUST AS MUCH AS WE DID. SEE YOU SOON AT OUR NEXT GIGS.
Velocity are a ground-breaking acoustic rock trio hailing from East London. Formed three years ago following a chance encounter of Vocalist/Guitarist Phil and Bassist Jaz, they soon recruited Drummer JD and set about crafting their sound.
Over this time they've been extremely busy both writing and playing gigs in many of London’s popular venues such as The Dublin Castle, The Vibe Bar, and Storm, where they are invariably invited back for repeat performances. Their sound combines vigourous cutting drum beats with funky, intricate bass and powerfully eloquent vocal textures. This is an unusually robust acoustic experience that showcases fluid-and often improvisatory-musicianship. Subject matter predominantly takes the role of the informed observer, drawing attention to the subtle intricacies of the world and demonstrating a definite integrity in all reflections.
Their performances consistently become all-encompassing events, sweeping the crowd along with their own special brand of infectious grooves, compelling melody and witty banter. Intersperced with beat-box funk breakdowns and throw-away acapella musings, Velocity eminate a veritable confidence in their music and regularly inspire a genuine good atmosphere
To book us or for any enquiries, please contact:
Jildaz (drummer) jdlancelot@yahoo.com
phil (singer) 07749962972
top tunes lads and love that silicone factory live demo...tight playing, great drive and fantastic vocal phil...strong and belting. Lovely bass licks in the middle too and some solid fills and beats...glad to have made your acquaintance Velocity.
big shouts from one mighty footballing town to another
