Happy New Year!

We'd like to wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR this weekend. We have a few shows set up for next month... So, if you're in the neighborhood come on by:

Saturday, January 7th we'll be @ The Rock & Roll Hotel
in Washington, DC
w/ Dance for the Dying
Show is $10
Doors at 8 Show at 9
18+

Thursday, January 12th we'll be @ The Velvet Lounge
in Washington, DC
w/ The Absent Center and Drawbridges opening for YIP Deciever
Show is $8
Doors at 8 Show at 9
21+

Saturday, January 21st we'll be @ Jammin Java
in Vienna, VA
w/ Along Those Lines and The Chuck Shaffer Picture Show
Show is $10 in advance & $13 at the door
*Please contact the band to purchase tix in advance. We'll be selling them at the prior shows. If for any reason you can't reach the band or will not be attending the other shows use this link to purchase them online.
Doors at 9 Show at 10
Keep in mind there are 2 shows this night, this is the later one
ALL AGES

A big "thank you" to blogger.com for saving drafts automatically.. I was halfway through this and the device I was using had a spaz and exited everything I'd been working on. Note to self: Don't use an iPad to update anymore.. Secondary note to self: Maybe just don't use an iPad anymore.

As for the new album, we can't promise anything but we hope to have things worked out soon. We'll continue releasing some of the work we did with Ken Stringfellow and hopefully post some of our own mixes as well.

We'd also like to thank the folks who have already purchased some of our albums through Bandcamp, ReverbNation, and Noisehead! Your support is truly appreciated. We've produced everything we have on our own dime and label, and there is nothing more satisfying than seeing you've made something special enough for someone to take home with them. We urge everyone to support your local, unsigned, and independent artists because they don't always get the credit or exposure they deserve.

See you next month!

The Velvet Ants

Here it is!

Ian M. on bass, guitar, vocals & drums.. and Trevor H. on drums & vocals!!


Mixed by Ken Stringfellow @ Le Domicile, Paris FR

More tracks @ http://www.noisehead.com/mypage/velvetants

Merry Everything and SEE YOU ON THE ROAD!

TVA

Bloodspots

See, this is why I don't like computers. I went to type in 'blogspot' to update this thing and all of a sudden it decided to look up 'bloodspot' instead. I digress... The Velvet Ants will release another new track on X-Mas Eve! Come back and check it out won't ya?

happy holidays everyone,

TVA

This week's release! + Lyrics added!

New track released! "Interference" mixed by Ken Stringfellow! Sort of a Space Rock meets Alt/Country tune. We hope you enjoy it!

We've also added another show, it's @ the Rock & Roll Hotel in Washington D.C. on 1/7 with Dance for the Dying. We look forward to seeing you guys out there!

-TvA

Ps. Almost forgot, this morning we added and updated lyrics for ALL songs & albums at: Bandcamp and ReverbNation.

Until next time!

New track posted + album title REVEALED!

New track posted! "EVIL TWIN" mixed by Ken Stringfellow (of The Posies)

Credits:
Guitar, bass, vocals, synth: Ian Margolycz
Drums, back-up vocals: Trevor Hart
Tambourine: Ken Stringfellow

Lyrics @ http://reverbnation.com/thevelvetants & http://thevelvetants.bandcamp.com

We'd also like to announce that the name of the new album will be: ADVANTAGE

Submit your vote for the new album cover!

The band is conducting a poll on which direction to go with the new album cover! If you visit the photo album entitled:
"CD's & Album covers" on our facebook page you'll see 4 sneak peaks at cover ideas.. then vote on the one you like the best! Let's say you like the font in one but the color/style of another, just add a comment. 

Looking forward to hearing what you guys think!

Visit: http://facebook.com/velvetants and cast your vote!

Good tidings!

First off, we'd like to thank everyone who made it out to the show in DC! We had an amazing time with you and truly appreciate your love and support. We'd also like to thank RED LETTER LIFE and BOB VILLAIN for their brilliant performances. Overall I think the night was a great success and we hope to see you again soon. *We'll be playing an acoustic set from 7-10 @ Epicure Cafe in Fairfax, VA on 12.7

Second, we're going to release a couple more tracks this month through http://thevelvetants.bandcamp.com & http://reverbnation.com/thevelvetants So keep an eye out for those.

Third, and certainly not least.. if you weren't at the last show, we announced our newest member: Pat Mitchell on bass! We're only a few shows in, but Pat's been able to learn around 20 songs within a short span of time.. and we're thrilled to have his talent, drive, and enthusiasm on the team.

Until next time,


TVA