Best known for their appearances on both the 's music combines modern grooves and textures with elegant melodies and rock power. They're a trip-hop band mixed with a rock band, a pop band, a jazz combo, and a funk band. One thing for sure -- they absolutely don't sound like any other band. If you had to compare, you might say they're like a cross betweed and the . Or like mixed-up with and early . They are an intensely creative and unique pop band that manages to make music that's both eclectic and accessible at the same time. Velvet Chain is fronted by award-winning vocalist, , and headed by composer-producer-bassist . The band's magic lies in the perfect match between Jeff Stacy's musical style and Erika Amato's voice and vibe. This combination is the essence of Velvet Chain's instantly recognizable, liquid-explosive sound. Velvet Chain's most valuable asset is their lead singer; Erika has a confident and commanding stage presence, with a silky, hauntingly pure voice. She releases her vocal power with exquisite style and ease, singing with remarkable technical skill and versatility -- yet, her stage presence remains down-to-earth and gracious. Erika is a class-act, starkly beautiful, intelligent, sincere, and always in command of the room. She's an elegant rocker with a smokey-vixen kind of sex appeal that she owns like her voice.