VAndella
The Duo Redefining Luxury Sound
Music + Atmosphere
Chicago Natives Adrian Davis & Jennifer Lee Knuth are Vandella- a multi-dimensional, fully customizable music experience you can book to completely transform your next event into an immersive, cinematic dreamscape your guests will be enchanted by. With a combined over two decades of experience in performing at live events, bars, and private soirees; Adrian and Jen excel at crafting a playlist that adds atmosphere, dimension and vibe without taking away from the importance of being able to interact at events. They take immense pride in curating a playlist that deviates from the norm, highlighting iconic hits without sticking to the “standard coverband playlist.” If you love the feeling of nostalgia or that rush you get when you hear a song you once loved and forgot about, you will love Vandella.
If you feel like you’ve seen them before- you probably have! For the past decade, Jennifer was a full-time performer at Howl at the Moon Chicago. If you take Chicago’s legendary el train, you may have seen Adrian performing at the Jackson Blue Line stop with his duo, The Adrian & Mark Duet. When the two of them met, it felt like a collision of two heavy-hitting musicians ready to take the city by storm together.
The real-life couple is available for hire with a few unique options, making it easy for you to select music that custom fits your event. (They are even willing to learn a few of your favorite songs along the way).
Here is what you can expect from each option:
Vandella Light Mode:
Vibey, piano & guitar duet with Jennifer on keys & vocals and Adrian on guitar & backup vocals. The diverse playlist ranges from early 70’s music to absolute bangers from the Y2K Era. The best part? The show has a little something for everyone, keeping audiences of all ages and backgrounds thoroughly entertained. Vandella transforms your favorite hits into dreamy, synthwave classics. Light Mode is a great option for cocktail hours, welcome parties and intimate gatherings like anniversary parties or the coolest speakeasy you could possibly host.
Vandella After Dark:
This option gives you the full band experience, featuring Jennifer on keys and lead vocals and Adrian on guitar and backup vocals. Booking Vandella After Dark includes a drummer and bass player with the option to add on horns. Think: energetic birthday parties, backyard ragers and wild corporate events your clients won’t forget.
When Adrian & Jen aren’t laying down lush vibes at private events, you can catch them with their latest musical launch, Melissa & The Black Stars, an Avril Lavigne Tribute band that leans into the lore of the conspiracy theory that Avril, herself has been replaced by a body double named Melissa. Don’t believe us? Google it.