New album 'Hurtsville Road' available now!
Welcome to the center of the Black Velvet Band cyber-universe!
Voted Iowa’s greatest purveyors of Irish folk
music*, the Black Velvet Band performs traditional and contemporary Celtic
songs, original compositions and fresh interpretations of old favourites.
Formed in the 1970s in Eastern Iowa, the Black Velvet Band
began as a good excuse for friends to get together, raise a pint or two, and
make merry. First playing only at friends’ annual St. Patrick’s Day parties,
the BVB has since appeared at many high profile events around Eastern Iowa,
including smokin’ hot performances at Yogafest!
Fueled by beer—especially when it’s free—the Black Velvet
Band generates a reckless energy in their performances, occasionally sending
audiences into fits of polite applause, and regularly to the bar for more beer.
The BVB can be booked to perform at almost any occasion, venue or event. For a good time, please email us from the contact page.
*Highly scientific survey/vote tally:
Deegan – Aye
Jorgensen – Aye
Kilburg – Aye
Lichter – Aye
Caraway – Nay
Manning – Aye