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Velvet "Hard rock interspersed with moments of quiet beauty."
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. Playing with such area favorites as Y4 In.
Microbomb, The Martians, Strawman 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), Grey Magazine, CMJ Weekly, and Pitch Magazine. Velvet is currently on the CMJ Compilation "Certain
Damage" featuring artists including Cowboy Junkies and Guided by Voices.
Having worked in conjunction with Dischord Records, 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, Zoothead), the eight song CD is now
available through Signal to Noise Records.
Velvet is:
Josef Brewer: vocals & guitar
Joe Calvarese: guitar & backing vocals
Andrew Walker: bass
Jay McKinley: drums & percussion
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