The Moth & the Flame @ Velour Live Art Gallery 06.21 with Sun House

By Benjamin J Tilton [Posted June 24, 2014]

“Ten years ago I was sitting exactly where you are,” said Brandon Robbins, in front of the loyal and enthusiastic crowd at the Velour Live Art Gallery. “Ten years ago I came to visit my brother here in Provo and I was so impressed with this place that I went back to Washington, packed up, and moved here to start a band.” The band he was speaking of was The Moth & the Flame, a dark brooding collaboration of rock soul that finds its way into your chest and haunts it like a song you can’t get out of your head. … read more

Winter Battle of the Bands @ Velour Live Music Gallery 12.14

Winter Battle of the Bands @ Velour Live Music Gallery 12.14

By Blake Leszczynski [Posted December 17, 2013]

“It’s over,” I’m furiously scribbling down high marks on the scoring sheet provided by Velour, speaking to no one in particular. “It’s fucking over!” The sold out crowd has become unhinged, saying, “One More Song! One More Song!” The electricity is palpable. After the fourth band of five, Velour’s semi-annual competition is over. I just feel bad for whoever has to go after this … I’m getting ahead of myself. The Battle started at 8:15 p.m. … … read more

Episode #103 – Black Sheep Cafe, The National Parks, The Echo Theatre, Officer Jenny, Velour

[Posted June 24, 2013]

On this week’s episode we’re looking at Provo with three of its biggest hotspots. First up, SLUG writer Alex Springer chats with Bleu Adams of Black Sheep Cafe about the restaurant; then, SLUG writer Blake Leszczynski chats with Jeffrey Blake of the Echo Theatre about their space; and finally Leszczynski walks next door to chat with Kaneischa Johnson of Velour to talk about the successful music venue. Plus, we sample some of the latest music from Utah County with tracks from indie-folk bands The National Parks and Officer Jenny. Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp will be back in the studio next week, talking Tibetan food, and we’d like to hear what your favorite places to grab a bite are. Call our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324 and tell us your thoughts. You may get played on the show!

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