The Velvet Marias

Emerging from the famed meat-packing district of Bon Air, VA in 2007, the Velvet Marias continue to strike a chord with audiences throughout the Richmond area. Fronted by sultry vocalist Sarah Gleason and cowboy raconteur J.R. Smith, the Velvet Marias play classic country from Patsy Cline to Steve Earle, rock covers from Buddy Holly to the Band, and deep R&B cuts from Dr. John to Sly Stone, and back again. Our original songs are hook oriented snapshots that tell a story while everyone s...

Emerging from the famed meat-packing district of Bon Air, VA in 2007, the Velvet Marias continue to strike a chord with audiences throughout the Richmond area. Fronted by sultry vocalist Sarah Gleason and cowboy raconteur J.R. Smith, the Velvet Marias play classic country from Patsy Cline to Steve Earle, rock covers from Buddy Holly to the Band, and deep R&B cuts from Dr. John to Sly Stone, and back again. Our original songs are hook oriented snapshots that tell a story while everyone sings along. Backed by a tight rhythm section and explosive guitars, the Velvet Marias are high energy honk that has made them one of the most sought-after bands in central Virginia.