"Picking the best anything when it comes to Rochester's music scene opens you up for arguments you can't win. Honestly, it's a futile endeavor; we're talking Sisyphus, hamster-on-a-treadmill shit. But I can safely say Velveteen Fox is the Best New Band Of 2008. Here's why:
Experience: This is a band made up of numerous veterans who've spent years getting their kinks and ya-yas out while getting their rocks off in a fistful of Rochester outfits.
Sex appeal: As The Earl Cram Revue, the band personified a psycho-sexual urge and blasted it out with a classic, borderline-garage attack. But the band's soul - one of its crucial elements - and especially what came out of Suzie Willpower's throat, could no longer be contained.
Change we can believe in: A name change and focus on full-on soul music served with some good ol' preacher-without-a god fever and Velveteen Fox was born. And now you will be, too.
Redemption, satisfaction, boners: Get drenched in the band's tight grooves. It's hot and loose. And just dig Willpower's voice as it loosens ceiling tiles, blows doors off, and shortens your trousers."
----- Frank DeBlase, City Newspaper (11/12/08)
"New school soul with an alternative twist."
----- Michelle Picardo, Freetime Magazine (11/5/08)
"Caught Velveteen Fox at the Record Archive Saturday night as the band blasted some tight 'n' reckless soul. The band's loose spots - those that come from being new - were in fact its strong points, and I could feel the burn. When's the last time you felt a band?"
----- Frank DeBlase, City Newspaper (10/22/08)
VELVETEEN FOX
Meet Alt/Soul sensations VELVETEEN FOX !!
We play Alternative Soul Music, with a little Rock and Funk thrown in on the side ... Our original alt/soul songs were inspired by Otis Redding and James Brown. We also do a couple covers (of songs made famous by Etta James and Janis Joplin) ...
As for the songs on our profile:
PERJURY features the Buddhahood horn section ... This song won 1st prize in the R&B division of the Update NY Songwriting Contest ...
PLEASE CALL ME features Andre Foxxe (of Parliment Funkadelic) on lead guitar ...
AGAIN & AGAIN and BRING IT HOME highlight the vocal prowess of our incomparable lead singer, Suzi Willpower ...
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RCRD first double-header event! With Suburbia Rollergirls & Utica Rollergirls Date/Time: Saturday September 19, 2009 Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Entry Type: Sports Event Location: Dome Center Street Adr: 2695 East Henrietta Road City: Rochester State: New York Zip: 14625 Notes: Rochester%u2019s first double header roller derby event! At no extra cost! RCRD%u2019s home team vs Utica Rollergirls Sharing: Share w/ Everyone
Jen & Ryan's wedding reception at Water Street Music Hall - 8/7/2009 8:00 PM An Evening with The Buddhahood, the Niche and The Family Dawgs! Coming Soon! Watch http://vimeo.com/rocpic for video of most of the nights festivities!
Can't wait to see you this weekend at the Park Avenue Fest!!! Have not seen you sing since The Earl Cram Revue, and definately want to check out the new sound. See ya there.
Right back at ya, girls. See you Saturday night (May 23) at Monty's Krown. There are rumors about special surprise guests that we can't even repeat here! Yours in Rock, Dave
You ROCK! Thanks for being a friend and for all your hard work. Hope to see you at the 2nd annual Utica Music Fest. Over 200 performers in over 15 venues for 3 DAYS! Visit our site for more info and performer submissions. Have a great day!
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Hi Sam, Thanks for checking out the songs, they all are actually from previous albums but I am glad you like them. I just got copies of my new cd Troubles and Trains so I will send you one. Take care, Carl
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