The Velveteers

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The Velveteers
The Velveteers --- Westword Music Showcase 2017.jpg
Demi Demitro from The Velveteers performing at Westword Music Showcase 2017
Background information
Origin Boulder, Colorado, United States
Genres
Years active2014 (2014)–present
Labels
MembersDemi Demitro
Baby Pottersmith
Johnny Fig
Website thevelveteers.com

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. The band is notable for its unconventional configuration, featuring two drummers who perform simultaneously. [3]

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History

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). [4] 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. [5] The recording process focused on live sound, with minimal overdubs. [6] 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. [7] Released on February 14, 2025, A Million Knives was recorded in Nashville, again with Auerbach as producer. [2]

Discography

Singles

Albums

References

  1. ↑ Venegas, Andrew (October 14, 2021). "The Velveteers Talk Nightmare Daydream and Everything In Between". 303 Magazine. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Rogers, Jack (January 16, 2025). "The Velveteers, 'A Million Knives', The Album Story" . Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  3. ↑ Beebee, Steve (October 4, 2021). "Wildest Dreams: Why The Velveteers' time is now". Kerrang!. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ "The Velveteers Are Back With a Highly Anticipated Album-Release Show at the Hi-Dive" . Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ Allen, Gabe (November 15, 2021). "The Velveteers: Nightmare Dream-Team Graduates from the Garage" . Retrieved April 2, 2025.
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