About Us

Formed in 2025 • Based in London, UK

This project has been an ambition of all our members on some level, but when multi-instrumentalist Cam Forrester began producing Velvets-related content (covers, tutorials and documentaries) on his YouTube channel back in 2021 and built a strong following, it became clear that there was substantial demand for a live show.

Cam posted an advert online in search of other musicians in 2022, and fellow multi-instrumentalist Kyle Hill registered his interest in taking part along with a few others, but the main obstacle was finding the right female drummer - a few candidates came and went, meaning there were several stops and starts...

...That was, until guitarist Bobby Tamarali joined the project in December 2024, and finally drummer Ella Wallace-Manning in February 2025 - completing the core lineup!

We are not only working on recreating the Velvets' music, but also reenacting every aspect of the influential multi-media shows the band played when they were managed by Andy Warhol & Paul Morrissey during 1966-1967, as well as the many independent concerts they performed after going out touring on the road by themselves, between 1967-1970.

The authentic choice of venues, instruments, live sound and stage equipment will be presented at a level of detail unlike any Velvet Underground tribute event attempted before.

So far we have been financing everything ourselves, but starting a project like this and getting it off the ground is a costly process; we have spend many thousands of pounds/dollars already on equipment and rehearsals.

To succeed in this endeavour, we need support and backing.

We appreciate any contribution that could help us make this vision a reality - to make a donation, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/camforrester

If you wish to get involved in any capacity, please visit our contact us page!

Meet The Band

CAM FORRESTER (Guitar & Lead Vocals)

A multi-instrumentalist & songwriter from Essex, Cam has led various original music projects as a singer, performed in cover bands (most notably the established Northern Soul band The Signatures, as a keyboardist from 2015-2017), and worked with several local artists as a Hammond organ session player.

In 2019 he released a solo album entitled ‘What’s Going On Upstairs?’ - a concept album about overcoming alienation, disillusionment and detachment from the modern world, musically influenced by ethereal ‘wall of sound’ soul, gritty indie rock, and dreamy shoegaze.

Since 2021, he has focused on YouTube content production, specialising in comprehensive music documentaries, and insightful tutorials.

Cam also restores vintage musical instruments, classic Citroëns, and is generally passionate about all things creative and retro.

Check out Cam's Spotify here:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KIXSAZ5uFKbV9bv8vvaiX?si=iCEe0rImT2mRqs4rC_jUfQ

BOBBY TAMARALI (Guitar, Viola & Vocals)

In addition to his expertise as a guitarist & musicologist specialising in the improvisational styles of Sterling Morrison and Lou Reed, Bobby is an accomplished singer-songwriter, arranger, and bandleader (most recently with The Delmore Effect).

Of further note, he was shortlisted by the influential indie band Pavement to join them on their highly anticipated reunion tour.

Alongside his cherished Custom Shop 1964 Gibson ES-335 guitar, he also plays a custom hand-built electric viola, bringing the pivotal and rarely replicated drone tonalities of John Cale to our live performance.
Beyond his musical pursuits, Bobby is an anti-establishment dissident, a physician, and a philosopher. He divides his time between London and downtown New York.

Check out Bobby's Spotify here:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6SdTMttE8DSZGFf0tTbWiJ?si=nAq-ykFdRL6cZ6cJCDHaCA

KYLE HILL (Bass Guitar & Vocals)

Kyle is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter based in London. Following several years of playing in punk bands, Kyle subsequently took to producing music as a solo artist.

Using the monikers Jamie Says and 31Ø8 he has released six albums with releases on Sorted Records (UK), Trouble In Mind Records (USA), Jigsaw Records (USA) and Dreamland Syndicate (UK/PL).

His songs have been played on BBC Radio 6 by DJs Phil Jupitus, Nemone, Tom Ravenscroft, Mark Radcliffe, Stuart Maconie, Gideon Coe and Steve Lamacq as well as on the US stations WFMU and KEXP.

Check our Kyle's Spotify here:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7d4oxAMHV4Bgk8lkNTFvFs?si=BHYqtsAiQbubI8l2wI5L6Q

ELLA WALLACE-MANNING (Drums)

Ella is a self-taught drummer from Norwich.

She first picked up the sticks to play with the DIY punk band PMT, and later the pop-punk band Compact Pussycat (who she performed with for over 10 years), playing support for bands such as UK Subs, The Damned, Goldblade, The Vibrators, and Stiff Little Fingers - to name a few.

She has also worked with multiple local artists such as Maria Uzor (a.k.a Girl In A Thunderbolt - and one half of Sink Ya Teeth).

After several years' hiatus, she is now back, and performing with Another VU.

Check out Compact Pussycat's 'Filthy' music video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj1CN1jsqX8

ANOTHER VU

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