"The very professional VELVET SOULS......... Their performance can be said to be bringing a breath of fresh air to the music industry"                The Carlton Club Ilkeston - April 2010

"One of the most exciting boy/girl duos on the circuit must surely be the South Derbyshire pair VELVET SOULS.......... This award winning act draw their audience into their show and never fail to do the business"     The Entertainer Pub and Restaurant Guide  Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire -  Feb 2010

"June began with the welcome return of 3-times Best of Leicester winners Velvet Souls. Ayda and Steve never fail to deliver a stunning performance with songs from the 60's to the present day, with great stage costumes, lighting and PA sound you always know you're in for a great night, and this was no different, especially when Ayda did sit on my knee this time, making my night!"     Club News Leicester   Eyres Monsell WMC Steve Rushin  -  August 2010

"We have always had fantastic times with VELVET SOULS and would highly recommend them to any Nursing/Residential home"      Abbey Court Nursing & Residential Home  Cannock  -  May 2009