The Velveteers
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The Velveteers | |
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 Demi Demitro from The Velveteers performing at Westword Music Showcase 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Boulder, Colorado, United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | |
| Members | Demi Demitro Baby Pottersmith Johnny Fig |
| Website | thevelveteers |
The Velveteers are an American rock band from Boulder, Colorado.[1] They have opened for Guns'N'Roses, Smashing Pumpkins,[2] Greta Van Fleet, and the Black Keys.
History
[edit]The band was formed as a duo in 2014, consisting of Demi Demitro (lead vocals, guitar) and Baby Pottersmith (drums), who met at a reggae show.[citation needed] The duo added a third member, Demi's older brother, Johnny Fig (drums).[3] During their first two years as a band, the only music they released was the single "Death Hex".[citation needed] Despite this, they were able to tour with the Los Angeles base duo Deap Vally in the UK.[citation needed]
Nightmare Daydream was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, and produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys.[4] The recording process focused on live sound, with minimal overdubs.[5] It was released on October 8, 2021, through Easy Eye Sound. The lead single, "Charmer And The Snake", helped establish the band’s presence in the national rock scene.[6] Released on February 14, 2025, A Million Knives was recorded in Nashville, again with Auerbach as producer.[2]
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]- "Death Hex" (2016)
- "Tale of the Bad Seed" (2019)
Albums
[edit]- Nightmare Daydream (2021)
- A Million Knives (2025)
References
[edit]- ^ Venegas, Andrew (October 14, 2021). "The Velveteers Talk Nightmare Daydream and Everything In Between". 303 Magazine. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ a b Rogers, Jack (January 16, 2025). "The Velveteers, 'A Million Knives', The Album Story". Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ "The Velveteers talk about their creative process, Dan Auerbach, and the Yin and Yang of their album 'Nightmare Daydream'". November 24, 2021. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ "The Velveteers Are Back With a Highly Anticipated Album-Release Show at the Hi-Dive". Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ Wolff, Kurt (November 23, 2021). "The Velveteers talk about their creative process, Dan Auerbach, and the Yin and Yang of their album 'Nightmare Daydream'". Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ Allen, Gabe (November 15, 2021). "The Velveteers: Nightmare Dream-Team Graduates from the Garage". Retrieved April 2, 2025.