More About Orbital Velocity
Combining decades of musical experience, Orbital Velocity, was born of the musical pursuits of multi instrumentalist and vocalist, Andrew Earl, better known simply as, Drew. Patiently, and for many years, Drew sought out the right musicians with a specific mix and chemistry of backgrounds and ability to form what would become Orbital Velocity.
With decades of combined musical experience, Orbital Velocity set out to create a kick ass musical and visual experience filled with great songs crafted with care and left with room for exploration.
On day one Orbital Velocity exploded on the scene with fire and tenacity to make an unforgettable experience for listeners, forging life into all new original music combined with some most notable covers in various genres.
Reviews from attendees of Orbital Velocity shows are consistently resounding with admiration and surprise!
Orbital Velocity is an electrifying cosmic journey through the sounds of rock, funk, blues, reggae, jazz, and swing, and outer space, where original songs are met with improvisational jam to create stellar experiences that resonate with every soul.
Orbital Velocity is:
Matt Matthews - Keys, Vocals
Bill Thompson - Aux Percussion/Harmonica/Guitar/Vocals
Tyler Clark - Drums
Chad Smith - Bass/Vocals
Cardy Quintero - Guitar/Vocals
Andrew Earl - "Drew" - Guitar, Beam, Mandolin, Keys, Aux Percussion, Vocals
Valerie Zoe - Merch
Jeremy Clark - 7bps - Audio Engineer
Ben Hoppes - Vermillion Lighting - Visual Engineer
Orbital Velocity is from Kansas City, MO and infuses rock, funk, jazz, blues and extended jams into their live sound for a stellar overdrive of danceable music and a galactic mix of musicianship with a universal constant.








Photos, Logos, Blank Posters.



Fu Manchu
Somewhere Out Of Nowhere
Reflectin'
Live Tracks - Downloads available upon request
What people are saying about Orbital Velocity:
Was an orbital blast! Super rad scene, with sick sounds, elevated jamming!
~Heath Wessling
This stuff is AWESOME!
~William Martin
LOVED your set... Big thanks again to Orbital Velocity for absolutely crushing it at xBk!
~Bill Rogers at xBk, Des Moines, IA
Absolutely fabulous band!! Very impressed!
~Stacey Collins
What a show! Had an AmaZinG TiMe. Couldn't stop moving!
~Kip Traster


DOS and General Contact:
Facebook is NOT a good way to reach us quickly.
General booking and DOS contact:
Andrew Earl
816-529-8657
orbitalvelocitykc@gmail.com
Make checks payable to:
Andrew Earl
4317 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64111
W2 available upon request
Alternative DOS contact:
Bill Thompson
785-224-1023
General band info:
There are six (6) male band members and one (1) female merch attendant.
The info below applies only to venues who provide catering:
2 members are vegan.
5 have no restrictions.
The band prefers healthier food options when possible. We're pretty easy going, though, and appreciate the hospitality.
Beverages:
Beverages can include an assortment of local craft beers or mixed drinks, including non-alcoholic choices, and bottled spring water.
The info below only applies to venues who are providing lodging:
Six (6) separate rooms are preferred when lodging is provided. However, four (4) rooms with two (2) double beds each can accommodate, as well as a house with sufficient rooms/bedding.
**When traveling with our personal Audio/Visual crew there are up to four (4) additional people with a minimum of two (2), depending on the show. A minimum of two (2) additional beds required for A/V crew. No dietary restrictions on additional crew.
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This page is an all inclusive rundown of information about the band in regards to booking.
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Orbital Velocity EPK - Music, Video, Pics, Posters, Stage Plot, Social Networks, Reviews, About the Band, DOS contacts and Booking.
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