Valerie is a full-band tribute to Amy Winehouse fronted by Elsa Cedeño, a seasoned vocalist with more than a decade of experience who captures Amy’s unmistakable voice and presence. Backed by a horn-driven band that recreates the vintage soul and jazz arrangements of Back to Black, the Santa Cruz-based act has become one of California’s premier Amy Winehouse tributes, selling out theaters and clubs across the state.
Any Amy Winehouse tribute lives or dies on the voice, and Valerie is built around one of the best. Lead singer Elsa Cedeño is a seasoned performer with more than a decade of experience, and audiences and press alike single her out for capturing both the tone and the raw emotional delivery that made Amy unmistakable. That vocal is the anchor the whole show is built on.
Amy Winehouse’s sound came from vintage soul and jazz instrumentation, and Valerie recreates it with a full band and a live horn section rather than a stripped-down lounge act. The arrangements mirror Amy’s original studio and live versions, from the saxophone lines to the retro rhythm section, so the show sounds like the records rather than an approximation of them.
Valerie’s set list goes beyond a greatest-hits playlist. Alongside the signature songs, the band works in deeper album cuts and the rare covers Amy loved, arranged with care to reflect how she actually performed them. For a Winehouse devotee, that depth is the difference between a cover set and a genuine tribute.
Amy Winehouse won five Grammy Awards in a single night in 2008, becoming the first British woman to do so, and her album Back to Black stands among the best-selling albums of the twenty-first century with more than sixteen million copies sold. Valerie performs that catalog with the respect and the soul it demands.
Since its first shows, Valerie has built a fast-growing following and a reputation as one of Northern California’s premier tribute acts, selling out theaters and clubs across the state at rooms like the Rio Theatre, August Hall, and Cornerstone Berkeley. The band has also drawn press coverage that singles out the authenticity of the performance and the strength of its lead vocalist.
“Elsa Cedeño gives Amy Winehouse her due in a stunning tribute.” — Metro Silicon Valley
Valerie can be configured to fit the room and the occasion.
A Valerie performance draws from across the Amy Winehouse catalog. A representative set can include:
Amy Winehouse was one of the most distinctive voices of the twenty-first century. The British singer-songwriter blended soul, jazz, and rhythm and blues into deeply personal music, and her 2006 album Back to Black became one of the best-selling albums of the century, with more than sixteen million copies sold. In 2008 she won five Grammy Awards in a single night, the first British woman to do so, and her influence on a generation of soul and pop singers is still felt today. Her passing in 2011 cut short one of music’s brightest talents.
Valerie is a Santa Cruz-based tribute dedicated to that legacy. Fronted by seasoned vocalist Elsa Cedeño and backed by a horn-driven band of accomplished musicians, the act recreates the vintage soul and jazz sound of Amy’s catalog with meticulous care. In a short time, Valerie has become one of California’s premier Amy Winehouse tributes, earning sold-out shows and press acclaim across the state.
The timing keeps the music front of mind. Renewed interest around a landmark Back to Black anniversary and a recent feature film has introduced Amy’s catalog to a new generation, while longtime fans continue to cherish it. Because Amy can never perform again, an authentic full-band tribute like Valerie is the closest an audience can come to experiencing her music live, which makes it a strong draw for theaters, festivals, and private events.
While this is our top Amy Winehouse tribute act, TSE Entertainment works with a range of high-quality Amy Winehouse tributes nationwide.
That means you are not locked into a single option. We help match the right act to your event based on practical factors that actually affect success.
We have booked hundreds of tribute acts nationwide, and every option we recommend is vetted and event-proven. If Valerie is not the perfect fit, we will quickly suggest comparable options that are.
Pricing for Valerie depends on date, location, routing, and the format you choose, from an intimate set to a full-band headline concert. Routing is most efficient across California and the West Coast, though wider availability can be arranged. TSE Entertainment handles the booking, contracting, and logistics end to end. For current availability and a quote tailored to your event, contact TSE’s booking team at 800-765-8203.
Valerie is fronted by Elsa Cedeño, a seasoned vocalist with more than a decade of experience who captures Amy Winehouse’s voice and stage presence.
Yes. Valerie performs as a full live band with a horn section, recreating the vintage soul and jazz arrangements that defined Amy’s Back to Black sound rather than a stripped-down act.
The act fits theaters, clubs, festivals, corporate events, and private parties, with particular strength across California and the West Coast and wider availability arranged through TSE.
The set spans Amy’s signature hits, including Rehab, Back to Black, and Valerie, along with deeper album cuts and the rare covers she loved, arranged to reflect her original performances.
No. Amy Winehouse passed away in 2011, and Valerie is an independent tribute band that honors her music. TSE Entertainment books tribute and touring acts, and the show is performed by the Valerie ensemble.
Contact TSE Entertainment at 800-765-8203. TSE handles availability, contracting, and logistics, and will match the right format and routing to your venue and date.
Ready to bring the soul of Amy Winehouse to your stage? TSE Entertainment has more than 50 years of experience placing tribute and touring acts for fairs, festivals, theaters, clubs, and corporate events. Call our booking team at 800-765-8203 to check availability for Valerie and get a quote tailored to your event.
