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Vintage
Velvet©
is a Retro Lounge
Jazz and Blues Band
based in Charleston,
South Carolina |
Established
in 2003
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V
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(((Biographies)))
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"Music
washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."
- Red
Auerbach
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Regina
Ruopoli, Vocals
Regina grew up singing jazz, showtunes
and pop music with her family and throughout school,
where she ultimately earned a B.A. in Theatre. Her
previous band, Sunday Punch, was a fixture on the
Southeastern music scene in the late 90’s, during
which she was voted Best Female Vocalist by readers
of Charleston City Paper in 1999 (she was Regina Garza
then). She has taught children’s theater and
is a published writer, a voiceover artist and songwriter.
By day she works in marketing and public relations.
Regina’s lush alto voice has been influenced
by Sarah Vaughn, Eva Cassidy, Cassandra Wilson, Norah
Jones, Julie London and the Cowboy Junkies.
Click
here to visit Regina's website.
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Jeff
Castle, Keyboard / Backing Vocals
Jeff has been performing in the Charleston
area as a singer/songwriter, guitarist and pianist for
over ten years. Jeff began piano lessons at the age
of 5, and studied under Tommy Gill at the College of
Charleston. He has been a member of several successful
Charleston-based bands including Struck by 9 and Double
Super Buzz. Jeff’s range and style brings a soulful
energy to the band’s music. Having played piano
for over 25 years, he has many diverse musical influences
including Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, The Beatles,
and Lyle Lovett.
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Steve
Coe, Guitar / Backing Vocals
Steve is a self-taught guitarist and
has been playing since he was a teen, working with various
bands based in central Florida area. His creative, blues
inspired style is edgy and passionate. Steve grew up
in a music-oriented family, and his brother currently
makes world-class concert marimbas by hand. By day,
Steve is a noted Charleston architect specializing in
modern design styles, and was recently named "Architect
of the Year" for Charleston. He earned his architecture
degree from Clemson. Some of Steve’s musical influences
include Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Django Reinhardt
and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
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Frank
Ruopoli, Bass
A 1993 graduate of the Savannah College
of Art and Design, Frank decided to turn his artistic
talents toward the bass after a friend encouraged him
to more deeply pursue his love of music. His restrained,
tasteful style shows his natural affinity for the instrument.
He uses his artistic talents by day as a graphic designer,
and is also the band’s graphic designer as well
as its web master. Some of Frank’s musical influences
include The Cure, Mel Torme, Beck, The Humbugz and Larry.
Click
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Nick
Jenkins, Drums
A
native of a Walterboro, the middle child of 3, Nick
began his musical journey as a preteen in his middle
school beginner band as a percussionist. Inspired by
friends to learn the art of air drumming, Nick was taught
drums along with miscellaneous and essential rock music
etiquette from early Weezer, No Doubt, and Green Day
albums. Years later, he graduated from the College of
Charleston's music program with a degree in jazz performance.
When Nick is not playing or writing music, he draws
himself to sleep and writes 4 page love letters to his
future wife. He currently enjoys loving God and people
the most. Artistic influences range from Tears for Fears,
Thelonious Monk, brazilian music, to food and water.
Click
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