Service area
Venue bookings
A live band for venues that want more than background sound.
SHADES brings multicultural soul, R&B, and live energy to lounges, restaurants, bars, rooftops, and venue nights that need a real room response.
For venue nights, the question is not just whether the band sounds good. It is whether the room feels alive. SHADES is built for exactly that kind of setting.
Best fit for venues like
- lounges and listening rooms
- restaurants and bars with live sets
- rooftops, cultural nights, and curated venue programming
Set length
45 minutes to 1 hour standard
Up to 2 hours is available.
Lineup options
Flexible instrumentation based on the room and event
Vocalists and instrumentalists can be booked separately when needed.
Starting rate
$100 per person for the first hour
$150 per person per hour after the first hour.
Live proof
Why this works for venues
- Live-first energy designed for rooms with real audience interaction.
- Flexible lineup options that can match different footprints and stage setups.
- Real venue and event proof, not stock testimonials or invented “tour” copy.
Direct booking path
Talk through your room and date
Use the booking page to share venue type, date, and performance window so the band can match the right setup to the room.
Venue bookings FAQ
Booking questions, answered clearly
Can SHADES play lounges or restaurants in NYC?
Yes. SHADES is a strong fit for lounges, restaurants, bars, rooftops, and similar venue rooms that want live soul, R&B, and audience-facing energy.
Can the lineup change based on the room?
Yes. The setup can be scaled based on space, programming needs, and the kind of room you are booking for.
Do you only take Manhattan venue bookings?
No. The current service area is NYC and the tri-state region, so venue bookings outside Manhattan are still on the table depending on logistics.
How long can a venue set be?
Standard set length is 45 minutes to 1 hour, and longer performance windows up to 2 hours can be discussed when the room calls for it.