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Velvet Truckstop’s new album, “Sweet Release” is of timeless caliber; filled with songs that illuminate the phenomenon of great music and illustrates the emotional tapestry of human experience in the new tradition of soul-infused Carolina Rock & Roll. “Sweet Release” is brand new compilation of original songs by Velvet Truckstop that focuses on the growth of this young group. The energy surrounding the project attracted guest contributions from locals and legends. “Sweet Release” boasts intricate harmonies from the amazing voice of Mary Ellen Bush from Ménage, keyboard solos from Tom Constanten from the Grateful Dead on many of the tracks. Percussion parts by Chris Pyle of Royal Trux and The Fenwicks and his father, Artimus Pyle from Lynyrd Skynyrd on “Condey Heights Millionaire”. Buddy Cage from New Riders of the Purple Sage adds colorful tracks on pedal steel to “Carolina Way”, “Box” and “Resting Place”.
Velvet Truckstop takes those traditional stringed instruments and relentlessly rocks the house to loyal audiences who feel the blues, dance the funk, and sing the truth: for people who strive to love life. “It’s the kind of rock you can lose yourself in”, comments Gus Lubin from ‘Yes Weekly’ in Winston-Salem. When musical magic spontaneously occurs on stage, the experience is shared by the performer and the audience. It is magical that cannot be artificial reproduced, happening in the ‘moment’ when the circumstance are perfectly aligned.
Velvet Truckstop recently participated in Rock the Cause, a showcase of 15 of Asheville’s finest rock bands! Produced by 105.9 WTMT The Mountain and Adam Greenberg of Whitewater Recording, all proceeds from this CD benefit the North Carolina Special Olympics, and is available here. Additionally, VT was one of four bands featured at the December 2008 event at the Orange Peel.
What people are saying
“Velvet Truckstop are building a solid foundation and have certainly absorbed lessons from the right teachers. This band has the right elements and perhaps most importantly, the aching hunger that drives real musicians. I could see them carving their names on those tall lonesome Southern pines with the heavy hitters.”
Sarah Hagerman, Jambase.com
“If Velvet Truckstop ain’t careful, they just might make rock and roll relevant again,”
Laura Blackley, 88.7 WNCW Spindale N.C.
“If kissing the mountain air they breathe over in Black Mountain, North Carolina makes you sound anything like Velvet Truckstop lead singer Jamie Dose, then the air must be sweeter up there. The most defining element that sticks with you is that their music is just plain old good. Something borrowed, something blue sometimes makes something brand new,”
Brad Hodge, Honest Tune Magazine Nashville T.N.
“The tight rhythm & blues makes you want to get out of your seat & move the the music. They’re a must see band,”
Bad Ash, 105.9 The Mountain WTMT Asheville N.C.
“Velvet Truckstop is winning hearts, minds, and ears with their no-nonsense approach to down home rock and roll. Not content with staring in the rear view mirror, Velvet Truckstop is creating fresh and authentic music with appeals to a new generation of fans!”
Don Talley, editor of The Asheville Music Scene
“[Velvet Truckstop] plays thick and tight…to a rocking climax — a high electric guitar solo and a virtuosic piano cut — followed by a drumsmashing cadenza. It’s the kind of rock you can lose yourself in.”
Gus Lubin, Yes Weekly Winston Salem N.C.