Virtual Band NYC (VBNYC)

The Virtual Band is one of New York Citys top musical groups of all time. The band began its legendary career in 1978 but took off in 1980. With a mix of latin, jazz, pop, R&B, soul, funk and disco, infused with mystical and spiritual influences , the band crossed all genres and broke barriers. They are, without a doubt, one of the most fun groups ever.
The Virtual Band has had an astounding career. They have been members of so many top R&B bands that included No. 1 R&B singles and Platinum Top 10 pop albums. In 2021, The Virtual Band members were nominated into the East Coast Music Hall of Fame.

The Virtual Band gave one of the most memorable concerts I have ever seen…
There was no better proof of the universal appeal of this band than the packed and diverse house at the breathtaking Highline Ballroom NYC & Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck NJ. The theater is housed in the new, futuristic structure that looks like it landed from another world. Everyone I met who worked within the Highline venue was friendly and helpful. The complex, is run with precision and great care is taken to make the experience special.

The singer and musician, Stevie Beatz Adorno, was the founder of The Virtual Band and he also composed and produced for the group. The lineup has not changed through the years with a list of impressive former members of many well known platinum R&B bands, thankfully the original members are still performing and are as strong as ever. They include Wally Irizarry, bassist with his ever-youthful energy still intact – Bandleader Stevie "Beatz" Adorno on vocals and Drums (who started on drums with GQ back in the day); and the amazing and soulful MCA RECORDING ARTIST Lori Rose on lead vocals, percussion. Bryan "Coke" Lammers of "Heat Wave" fame plays Guitar and sings lead background vocals.

The Virtual Band band is a supremely talented group of All-Star singer/musicians whose energy and joy spilled out into the audience. This was all part of the evening as these visuals were projected on the screen and stage, accompanied by a great light show.
With no intermission, the band managed to fit over 35 years of music into nearly two hours – approximately 21 songs – though their catalogue is so deep they could have performed for many more hours. Along with Steve Adorno on drums, there were sets of percussion kits which the vocalists worked throughout the show. The band was comprised of keyboardist, Curtis Styles of WARNER MUSIC RECORDING ARTIST Der Kinky Fox and GOLD RECORDING ARTIST The B.B.&Q Band fame; and the great horn section led by Saxy Ric on tenor saxophone.
The band blended their wonderful, uplifting dance music – “Boogie Nights", "Aint Nobody" (which incorporated an instrumental Latin section in the middle), “Disco Nights,” “Groove Line,” “Outstanding,” “Besitos,” “Stormy Lovers” and “Fantasy,” with a few of their sweet, sexy love songs that included “Never Too Far". Lori Rose took us by surprise into a hit from another great group, The Stylistics, called ‘People Make The World Go Round.” She gave a jaw-dropping display of her extraordinary range and simply brought the house down.
Blazing through hit after hit, engaging the audience to stand, dance and sing along (though not much encouragement was needed!), The Virtual Band gave one of the most memorable concerts I have ever seen and proved that their talent and music are timeless. They are as tight a group and family as they ever were. As someone said, this is what real music is – from the days when a band understood their musical roots, wrote their own songs, played their own instruments and sang with soul and heart– just pure talent. - SAPPHIR EMERALD MAGAZINE

The Virtual Band Music is now Being played on radio stations across the world. You can hear them on USA, UK, Scotland, Dubai, France, Spain, Japan, and more world wide Radio stations everyday. - FaceBook