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Velvet
» genre:
Rock >
Progressive Rock
» location:
Joe Brewer
» label: unsigned
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Velvet is a four-piece from College Park, Maryland. Sometimes described as alt-rock or emo-core, this four-year-old band has gained local fame for their infectious and energetic live performances. Their second release, "Tragic," evokes many of the same emotions as their live shows.
Their relentless touring in the Baltimore, DC and Virginia area has helped build a dedicated following of over 1400 signing their mailing list over the years. Headlining at prestigious clubs including The Black Cat, Jaxx, Metro Café, The Vault, and Recher Theatre, among countless other clubs and playing with such up and coming bands including Pat McGee Band, Sev, Rebel Amish Radio, The Martians, Supine, Dog Fashion Disco, Good Charlotte, The Anniversary, and Baltic Avenue, Velvet is doing more than their part to restore the once mighty DC scene.
No stranger to the press, Velvet has given interviews and been reviewed in a myriad of regional 'zines, always well received. These publications include University of Maryland's own independent daily newspaper, The Diamondback (circulation: 50,000), CMJ Weekly, and Pitch Magazine. Velvet is featured on the CMJ Compilation “Certain Damage Vol. 106” featuring artists including Cowboy Junkies and Guided by Voices. Velvet has been featured on countless compilations from all over the world including Seattle Washington, Russia, and Germany.
Having worked in conjunction with Dischord Records (Fugazi), their eponymous debut album sold out in record time for a newcomer act. The self-titled release also laid the groundwork for the masterfully layered sounds of their second album.
Recorded at Phase Studios in College Park and produced by Bruce Falkinburg (Cross My Heart, Gift to the Greedy, Bald Rapunzel), the eight song CD is now available through Signal to Noise Records.
Their relentless touring in the Baltimore, DC and Virginia area has helped build a dedicated following of over 1400 signing their mailing list over the years. Headlining at prestigious clubs including The Black Cat, Jaxx, Metro Café, The Vault, and Recher Theatre, among countless other clubs and playing with such up and coming bands including Pat McGee Band, Sev, Rebel Amish Radio, The Martians, Supine, Dog Fashion Disco, Good Charlotte, The Anniversary, and Baltic Avenue, Velvet is doing more than their part to restore the once mighty DC scene.
No stranger to the press, Velvet has given interviews and been reviewed in a myriad of regional 'zines, always well received. These publications include University of Maryland's own independent daily newspaper, The Diamondback (circulation: 50,000), CMJ Weekly, and Pitch Magazine. Velvet is featured on the CMJ Compilation “Certain Damage Vol. 106” featuring artists including Cowboy Junkies and Guided by Voices. Velvet has been featured on countless compilations from all over the world including Seattle Washington, Russia, and Germany.
Having worked in conjunction with Dischord Records (Fugazi), their eponymous debut album sold out in record time for a newcomer act. The self-titled release also laid the groundwork for the masterfully layered sounds of their second album.
Recorded at Phase Studios in College Park and produced by Bruce Falkinburg (Cross My Heart, Gift to the Greedy, Bald Rapunzel), the eight song CD is now available through Signal to Noise Records.
Do you play live?
8x10 - Baltimore, Md. | Prince Georges Community College - Largo Md. (talent show, 1st Place) | Old Tower Ford Building - Baltimore, Md. | Upper Level - Cleveland, Ohio | Coolpepper Hothouse - Pittsburgh, Pa. | Stage One - Laurel, Md. | Galaxy Hut – Arlington, Va. | Planet X – College Park, Md. | Rhodeside Bar – Arlington, Va. | The Kaffa House – Washington D.C. | The Vault – Baltimore, Md. | Stroker's Pool Hall - Randallstown, Md. | Cafe Tattoo - Baltimore, Md. | Metro Café – Washington D.C. | Wyatt’s Saloon – Baltimore, Md. | Jaxx Nightclub – Springfield, Va. | My Brother’s Place – Waldorf, Md. | The Admiral’s Inn – Manassas, Va. | Phantasmagoria – Wheaton, Md. | Mount Vernon Parish Hall – Va. | Old Towne Tavern – Gaithersburg, Md. | Grog and Tankard – Washington D.C. | WDAV 97.5 – Cheverly, Md. (live radio broadcast) | Hal Daddy’s – Baltimore, Md. | WDEM 97.5 – Hyattsville, Md. (live radio broadcast) | The Chop Shop – Baltimore, Md. | CC22 Club – Seaford, De. (live radio Broadcast) | Greenbelt Community Center – Md. | Otto Bar – Baltimore, Md. | University of Maryland – Md. | The Roadhouse – Purcellville, Va. | George Mason U. – Washington D.C. | The Velvet Lounge – Washington D.C. | Sonic Grind – College Park, Md. | Joe’s Movement Emporium – Mt. Rainier, Md. | The Black Cat – Washington, D.C. | Bowie Battle of the Bands, Bowie Ice Rink – Bowie, Md. (1st place) | The Brass Monkey – Baltimore, Md. | Armadillo’s – Annapolis, Md. | Wood’s Community Center – Severna, Md. | Douglass Community Center – Leesburg, Va. | “Superdance” at O’Connell High School – cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Raised $121,000. Va. | The Unity Walk – cross-country walk to promote cultural unity. Washington D.C. | St. Bernard’s Church – Riverdale, Md. | St. Bernadette’s Church – Silver Spring, Md. | St. Camillus Church – Silver Spring, Md. | St. Jerome’s Church – Hyattsville, Md. | St. John’s Church – Mt. Rainier, Md. | The Zone Youth Organization – Fairfax, Va. | Cedar Lane United Methodist Church – Mt. Rainier, Md. | Northern High School – Youth group fundraiser - Owings, Md. | Mt. Vernon Unitarian Church – Alexandria, Va. | St. Matthew’s Church – Hyattsville, Md. | Cheverly Community Center – Cheverly, Md. | Annabell's - Akron, Oh. | The Cave - Hagerstown, Md. | Patriot's Cafe - Baltimore, Md. | The Revolution - Parma, Oh. | The Cage - Washington D.C.
If you make it big..?
then we shall represent the real rock of this world
Band History:
started in 1995...
Your influences?
each other
Favorite spot?
our practice space