How do The Velvets intend to fill the massive velvety hole left in all our hearts now that you’re gracefully bowing out?
With Gatorade and candy. And other projects. Six Shooter, Marianne Digs, Twisted Pistol and The Black Alleys should fill the void. We get a little incestuous with our band members.
You guys have had one helluva ride. What’s been the best and worst experience of The Velvets?
The worst part has always been the purgatory between sound check and set times. I tend to drink too much out of boredom/nerves. The best part has always been the look of pity you get when you tell people you play in a band. Even more so when you tell ‘em it’s a rock ’n’ roll band.
What film/song/quote best sums up the illustrious career of The Velvets?
“Songs, uh, are really just interesting things to be doing with the air.” – Tom Waits
How long ‘til the reunion tour?
Next year with John Farnham, actually.
The Velvets on The Naysayers: Is it true The Naysayers refer to their loyal fans as ‘Nay Nays’?
True. Though we also refer to her as ‘Mum’.
You guys recorded your last record Dee Eye Why all on your own. I don’t really have a question about it; I just think that’s rad. Can I have a copy?
We did! And yes of course you can! Everyone can! It’s available for free download through our Bandcamp page.
What’s happening in the rest of 2014 for The Naysayers?
Excellent question. We’re in the middle of a three-single release thing for the rest of 2014. The first one came out mid-July and the second single will be out within a month or so. The last one will be out late this year. Keep watching the skies!
Given the choice between smoking the pubic hair of a sweaty athlete post-marathon and touring as support for Nickelback, what kind of papers would you roll your cigarette with?
Liquorice papers. Definitely liquorice.
THE VELVETS say adios amigos in their last show ever on Friday September 12 at Yah Yah’s.
