Louise Driscoll has recently re-launched her band The Velvet Rays, a dynamic 3 piece playing original melodic & sometimes haunting indie style pop. Louise is a singer songwriter with a distinct & soaring voice, she plays both Acoustic & electric guitars with interesting effects that enhance her songs. The band also play a select few popular cover song interpretations.
On Bass is Ben Sumner who has performed with Oli Spleen and the Smithmancers and The Holloway Jug Band, and has performed in various punk & Americana bands across London. Paul Moon the drummer was most recently a member of local high energy folk band Fire in The Meadow and has played with Jason McNiff, a local Folk/Americana & Country artist, and Deep Ease, an acoustic blues / pop trio. Prior to moving to Hastings he was playing & recording in London.
The Velvet Rays are based in Hastings. They will be recording during 2025.