The Velveteers Bring Fuzzy Rock Sound to the Neighborhood
...with Alex Vile; Oct. 16, 2024
Two years ago, Colorado-based indie-rock outfit The Velveteers rolled into Charlotte and performed one of the best shows I saw that year. On Wednesday night, the band returned to the Neighborhood Theatre and simply crushed it once again.
The band only has one album out, though they recently released a new single and announced a follow-up album due in February, performed just 10 songs but left a lasting impression on those in attendance.
With dual drummers hammering away side-by-side and singer/guitarist Demi Demitro leading the way with riffs and soaring vocals, it’s no wonder they’ve caught the eye of The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach produced the band’s debut and upcoming sophomore album.
The Velveteers’ stage presence is beyond comparison — having audience members hold drums and guitars, leaping off of bass drums to crash symbols, stirring up the rare mosh pit (are Charlotte people too polite to run into each other?).
It’s no surprise the band once again created one of the best shows I’ve seen this year for pure grit, stellar songwriting and raw energy. They’re one of those bands whose live shows far surpass what they create in the studio. Don’t miss them the next time they’re in town.
Another band to keep an eye on is opener Alex Vile. Based in Seattle, the group offered its own brand of modern indie grunge. Singer Alexandra Vilenius commands attention and the band packed a fantastic one-two punch opening on this night.
With just a week or so left in their current tour, hopefully it’s less than two years before The Velveteers (or Alex Vile) make it back to the Queen City.
Be sure to check out Queen City Nerve’s Soundwave, Charlotte’s most comprehensive live music listing, so you don’t miss out on any shows or concerts coming up. And hell, if you’re looking for something else to do, you can check out our events page as well, which runs the gamut of things to do in Charlotte. You don’t ever have to be bored again. You can check out more of Jeff’s pics and live reviews here.
