Unfortunately, the January 18th show at Lost Rhino has been cancelled. Sorry folks!
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Friday, December 27, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
Thursday, December 12, 2013
New Year's Download
As a farewell to 2013 and since I'm not quite sure when or if any of these will be finalized I'll be putting the COVERS album up for download. Whole thing FREE of charge.. in it's entirety or per track, your choice. Whether we decide to revisit them and re-mix is unknown but even if we do you can come back and download any future versions as many times as you'd like.
Merry Christmas
-I
Merry Christmas
-I
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Sightings
Solt Olio on tap:
http://sonicmoremusic.wordpress.com
http://realsoundsok.blogspot.co.uk
http://ajournalofmusicalthings.com
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
-I
http://sonicmoremusic.wordpress.com
http://realsoundsok.blogspot.co.uk
http://ajournalofmusicalthings.com
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
-I
Saturday, December 7, 2013
DC Rock Live - Review
High praise from one of D.C.'s most prolific writers, Mr. David Hintz:
THE VELVET ANTS - "SOLT OLIO"
"This crafty area band continues to put their creative touches on new garage pop music. There are great hooks, jangly guitars, nice harmonies and a whole lot of what you remember from the 1960s. Yet they add electronics and modern touches at key moments to keep everything clearly grounded in the present. I hear reminders of other fine bands like Hush Arbors and even Dead Meadow at times, which works for me. And unlike many albums, the good songs are not front loaded making listening to the entire album more of a chore than a pleasurable exploration. These guys keep bringing on the quality songs with further and further creative flourishes to keep you at rapt attention. I highly recommend spending some time getting to know this album, there are a myriad of pleasures to be had.
Songs to try first:
Cardigan's Fable - I like the subtle menace of the guitar lines, as the song rocks along with great depths of sound.
What If - Invitingly warm vocal line wrapped around a classic 1960s jangly guitar and spirited rhythm.
Digitalis - Incredibly psychedelic and modernly lush with killer vocals. Gorgeous song."
Here's an alternate cover made during the demoing process:
THE VELVET ANTS - "SOLT OLIO"
"This crafty area band continues to put their creative touches on new garage pop music. There are great hooks, jangly guitars, nice harmonies and a whole lot of what you remember from the 1960s. Yet they add electronics and modern touches at key moments to keep everything clearly grounded in the present. I hear reminders of other fine bands like Hush Arbors and even Dead Meadow at times, which works for me. And unlike many albums, the good songs are not front loaded making listening to the entire album more of a chore than a pleasurable exploration. These guys keep bringing on the quality songs with further and further creative flourishes to keep you at rapt attention. I highly recommend spending some time getting to know this album, there are a myriad of pleasures to be had.
Songs to try first:
Cardigan's Fable - I like the subtle menace of the guitar lines, as the song rocks along with great depths of sound.
What If - Invitingly warm vocal line wrapped around a classic 1960s jangly guitar and spirited rhythm.
Digitalis - Incredibly psychedelic and modernly lush with killer vocals. Gorgeous song."
Here's an alternate cover made during the demoing process:
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
More Press!
From the 50 States of Talent Project:
http://nothaydn.wordpress.com/author/nothaydn
As featured on WithGuitars Magazine:
http://www.withguitars.com/velvet-ants-solt-olio-now-zeptune-records
THANKS PEOPLE
http://nothaydn.wordpress.com/author/nothaydn
As featured on WithGuitars Magazine:
http://www.withguitars.com/velvet-ants-solt-olio-now-zeptune-records
THANKS PEOPLE
Sunday, December 1, 2013
100th Post
Our 100th post and a special one at that. SOLT OLIO is now worldwide.
Next show: Live at Lost Rhino Brewing Co. on Saturday January 18th. RSVP online.
Happy Holidays
-I
Next show: Live at Lost Rhino Brewing Co. on Saturday January 18th. RSVP online.
Happy Holidays
-I
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