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with an aesthetic, a sound, a technique. In short: a distinct musical language.
Years on the road and in studios have let Velvetone mature not only as musicians, but also made them very aware of what they are doing!
This was affirmed by headliners like Wanda Jackson, Willy de Ville, Brian Setzer and Die Ärzte, who invited Velvetone to collaborate or play shows together.
Velvetone are among the most accomplished bands when it comes to digging deeply into the dirty roots of Rock Music to uncover its hidden facets.
Embedded in a sound reminiscent of bands like the similarly eclectic Calexico or Los Lobos, we find tasteful originals and select cover songs, crowned by Ray DeVaryo’s crooning.
Velvetone not only embrace the heritage of rock, but keep developing what they love passionately: Country, Cajun, Rhythm’n’Blues and their common offspring, Rock’n’Roll.
On stage is where Velvetone are really at home.
Here, Ray DeVaryo’s charisma unfolds and the band’s immaculate interplay generates explosive live shows.
It is then that the arcane, dark power emerges, that Velvetone’s archaic, yet timeless Roots Rock exudes.
Andreas Schnell, Oktober 2008
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FOREPLAY:
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Robert Gordon’s stuff from the 70s was a main influence when it all started.
Link Wray, The Paladins. Calexico and Friends Of Dean Martinez gave us new inspiration.
We give it a try: just play what you like.
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ES IST EINE LIEBESAFFÄRE -
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mit einer Ästhetik, einem Klang, einem Verfahren, kurz: einer eigenen musikalischen Sprache.
Lange Jahre auf der Straße und im Studio haben Velvetone nicht nur als Musiker reifen lassen, sondern ihnen auch ein sehr klares Bewusstsein von dem vermittelt, was sie tun!
Das haben alte Helden wie Wanda Jackson, Willy de Ville, Brian Setzer oder auch Die Ärzte erkannt, die Velvetone zur Zusammenarbeit einluden.
Velvetone gehören zu den versiertesten Bands, wenn es darum geht, sich tief in die schmutzigen Wurzeln der Rockmusik zu vertiefen und ihnen ihre verborgenen Facetten abzuringen.
Gebettet in einen Sound, wie er sonst vielleicht nur Calexico oder Los Lobos gelingt, ähnlich eklektisch, stehen traumwandlerische Originale und erlesene Fremdkompositionen, gekrönt vom Schmelz der Stimme Ray DeVaryos.
Velvetone verwalten nicht nur das Erbe des Rock, sondern entwickeln stilsicher weiter, was sie leidenschaftlich lieben: Country, Cajun, Rhythm’n’Blues und deren gemeinsames Kind, Rock’n’Roll.
Auf der Bühne sind Velvetone erst recht in ihrem Element:
Hier entfaltet sich Ray DeVaryos Charisma, generiert das vollendete Zusammenspiel explosive Konzertabende.
Hier entsteht die geheimnisvolle, dunkle Kraft, die der archaische, aber zeitlose Roots Rock von Velvetone verströmt.
Andreas Schnell, Oktober 2008
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VORSPIEL:
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Die Platten von Robert Gordon mit Link Wray und Chris Spedding aus den 70ern gaben den Anstoß zur Gründung von Velvetone.
The Paladins, Calexico und Friends of Dean Martinez waren frische Inspiration.
Es war schnell klar, was wir wollten: nur das spielen was wir wirklich mögen.
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GREASY ROCK'N'ROLL ,R&B, ROCKABILLY, SOUL, COUNTRY. ROOTS ROCK Á LA VELVETONE!
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2010
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Velvetone record FUZZY BROWN for Bear Family Records 35th Anniversary. The song as available for download, and a video ist released.
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2009
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Wolverine Records release a compilation of alternative country 'Ride The Pale Horse'
Wolverine Records/Soulfood - CD WR 154
Listen: MORMON GIRL. – a mean Country tune about a hormon whirl caused by religious irritation. Appearing Fred ‘Flip’ Möhlmann, our live engineer & buddy, on mouth harp 'Alle Gegen Alle - A Tribute To Slime' compilation released by Sunny Bastards/Broken Silence
Listen: KRÜPPEL – a German language Punk tune written by the legendary SLIME. Who invited us to join their compilation. Pure fun! We were honored by Elf who took care of the flat top box, and allowed us to avoid any overdubs – Thanx, Elf!
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2008
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CrossCut Records release the CD 'Yip-Yip' on January 25, 2008.
Limited edition split release on vinyl & CD, released December 2008,
Velvetone b/w Liquid Laughter Lounge Quartet
Favoritenserie No.3 - VINYL 10’’-LP & CD
Rhythm Island Records/Flight 13 (RIR 3).
Atmospheric, dark & rockin’ songs, including Velvetone’s first instrumental ever as a greet to our compadres from the Black Forest. Plus our rendition of Bill Collins’ track ‘Cash Is Gone’.
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2007
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To deliver a foretaste of our forthcoming full CD album release on CrossCut Records, 'Yip-Yip!' (CCD 12010) CrossCut Records have decided to offer a special vinyl - yes: VINYL! - edition featuring two soulful tracks from the album, 'Lil' Bad Thing' / 'Seven'.
The sound is pure Velvetone, wild and rough, sweet and soulful at the same time.
The 45 single is available as a regular release on black vinyl (CCR 4501). The white vinyl version is limited to 250 copies, numbered (CCR 4501 LTD).
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2004
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'Switchback Ride' is released, and the band shows up in May 2005 at the Hemsby Rock'n'Roll Weekender, the Belgian Sjock Festival in 2006, and many, many places along and off the German autobahn and accross the borders.
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2001
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CrossCut Records, Europe's finest record label for roots & blues related music, gets to be the band's new musical home, starting with 'Dark Blossom' (CCD 12003).
Wanda Jackson joins the band in the studio and contributes her vocals to the band's own version of 'Funnel Of Love', and takes the guys on the road as her touring band in Germany.
The video 'Violent Man' is released, and Velvetone play support shows for the Brian Setzer Trio, Willy DeVille a.o., all over Germany.
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1998
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One Million $ Records release Velvetone's first CD 'Vari-O-Sonic' (OMD $ 031).
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1996
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Bear Family Records release the band's debut 10"-vinyl record 'Velvetone' (B10 10002).
Gigs with James Intveld, The Paladins a.o. in Europe follow.
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1995
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Velvetone get started
