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{{Short description|Music venue in Provo, Utah, U.S.}}
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'''Velour Live Music Gallery''' (often just '''Velour''') is a [[music venue]], on University Avenue, in [[Provo, Utah]]. Velour is owned by Corey Fox. It acts as an all ages music venue catering to an eclectic mix of genres. It is also a smoking and alcohol free environment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/back-velour-if-you-please-corey-fox-feels-right-at/article_b7d33f63-091d-568f-bd87-ec11d4e38fa5.html |title=Back Velour, if you please: Corey Fox feels right at home with latest music venture on University Av |publisher=Heraldextra.com |date=2006-01-11 |accessdate=2012-05-06}}</ref>
'''Velour Live Music Gallery''' (often just '''Velour''') is a [[music venue]], on University Avenue, in [[Provo, Utah]]. Velour is owned by Corey Fox. It acts as an [[all-ages]] music venue catering to an eclectic mix of genres. It is also a smoking and alcohol free environment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/back-velour-if-you-please-corey-fox-feels-right-at/article_b7d33f63-091d-568f-bd87-ec11d4e38fa5.html |title=Back Velour, if you please: Corey Fox feels right at home with latest music venture on University Av |publisher=Heraldextra.com |date=2006-01-11 |access-date=2012-05-06}}</ref>


[[File:Fictionist performing at the Velour in Provo, Nov 2016.jpg|thumb|[[Fictionist]] performing at the Velour in Provo, Nov 2016]]
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[[Neon Trees]] (Mercury) credit Velour as their home venue which helped launch their career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/view-place-5039-velour.html |title=Bars & Nightclubs: Velour - Provo |publisher=Cityweekly.net |date= |accessdate=2012-05-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Scott Iwasaki - Correspondent |url=http://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/music/article_96dfdccc-1961-579f-8e0a-826a33193b84.html |title=Underdog Provo music venue marks 5th anniversary |publisher=Heraldextra.com |date=2011-01-13 |accessdate=2012-05-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pu5fUP5wPA |title=Neon Trees: Mtn Dew's Green Label Experience, SLC. |publisher=YouTube |date=2010-09-22 |accessdate=2012-05-06}}</ref> Other artists who similarly hold this same sentiment include major label artists [[Imagine Dragons]] (Interscope), [[Fictionist]] (Atlantic),<ref>{{cite web|author=Megan Adams |url=http://universe.byu.edu/index.php/2012/01/12/321-final-story-provo-music-scene/ |title=Provo emerges as music scene hot spot &#124; The Universe |publisher=Universe.byu.edu |date=2012-01-12 |accessdate=2012-05-06}}</ref> Isaac Russell (Columbia),<ref>{{cite web|author=Mason Porter |url=http://universe.byu.edu/index.php/2012/03/29/joshua-james-and-isaac-russell-play-two-nights-at-velour-live-music-gallery/ |title=Joshua James and Isaac Russell play two nights at Velour Live Music Gallery &#124; The Universe |publisher=Universe.byu.edu |date=2012-03-29 |accessdate=2012-05-06}}</ref> and notable folk singer [[Joshua James (folk singer)|Joshua James]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mason Porter |url=http://universe.byu.edu/index.php/2012/01/12/velour-celebrates-six-years-of-local-music/ |title=Velour celebrates six years of local music &#124; The Universe |publisher=Universe.byu.edu |date=2012-01-12 |accessdate=2012-05-06}}</ref> Other Utah artists have hailed the work of Corey Fox and the value of Velour Live Music Gallery including internet sensation [[Lindsey Stirling]] and [[The Used]] (Hopeless).<ref>http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/entertainment2/55853165-223/band-bands-com-http.html.csp</ref> [[Imagine Dragons]] and [[Neon Trees]] are both past winners of the Velour Battle of the Bands.


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[[Neon Trees]] (Mercury) credit Velour as their home venue which helped launch their career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/view-place-5039-velour.html |title=Bars & Nightclubs: Velour - Provo |publisher=Cityweekly.net |access-date=2012-05-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Scott Iwasaki - Correspondent |url=http://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/music/article_96dfdccc-1961-579f-8e0a-826a33193b84.html |title=Underdog Provo music venue marks 5th anniversary |publisher=Heraldextra.com |date=2011-01-13 |access-date=2012-05-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pu5fUP5wPA |title=Neon Trees: Mtn Dew's Green Label Experience, SLC. |publisher=YouTube |date=2010-09-22 |access-date=2012-05-06}}</ref> Other artists who similarly hold this same sentiment include major label artists [[Imagine Dragons]] (Interscope), [[Fictionist]] (Atlantic),<ref>{{cite web|author=Megan Adams |url=http://universe.byu.edu/index.php/2012/01/12/321-final-story-provo-music-scene/ |title=Provo emerges as music scene hot spot &#124; The Universe |publisher=Universe.byu.edu |date=2012-01-12 |access-date=2012-05-06}}</ref> Isaac Russell (Columbia),<ref>{{cite web|author=Mason Porter |url=http://universe.byu.edu/index.php/2012/03/29/joshua-james-and-isaac-russell-play-two-nights-at-velour-live-music-gallery/ |title=Joshua James and Isaac Russell play two nights at Velour Live Music Gallery &#124; The Universe |publisher=Universe.byu.edu |date=2012-03-29 |access-date=2012-05-06}}</ref> and notable folk singer [[Joshua James (folk singer)|Joshua James]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mason Porter |url=http://universe.byu.edu/index.php/2012/01/12/velour-celebrates-six-years-of-local-music/ |title=Velour celebrates six years of local music &#124; The Universe |publisher=Universe.byu.edu |date=2012-01-12 |access-date=2012-05-06}}</ref> Other Utah artists have hailed the work of Corey Fox and the value of Velour Live Music Gallery including internet sensation [[Lindsey Stirling]], [[Truman Brothers (band)|Truman Brothers]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/music/with-dukes-of-delmont-lp-truman-brothers-reconnect-with-old/article_420c2df2-bd4e-585f-9916-5c8001af89df.html|title=With 'Dukes of Delmont' LP, Truman Brothers reconnect with old Provo ties|author=Davis Blount|work=Daily Herald|access-date=2017-10-31|language=en}}</ref> and [[The Used]] (Hopeless).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/entertainment2/55853165-223/band-bands-com-http.html.csp |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-05-13 |archive-date=2014-05-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514122357/http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/entertainment2/55853165-223/band-bands-com-http.html.csp |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Imagine Dragons]] and [[Neon Trees]] are both past winners of the Velour Battle of the Bands.
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[[Spin (magazine)|SPIN]] has also dubbed Velour Music Gallery one the Best Kept Secrets in Utah. Similarly, the venue was listed on the "Best of Utah" in 2007. [[BYUtv]] indie music show [[AUDIO-FILES]] has had multiple episodes filmed at Velour including episodes featuring [[Imagine Dragons]], [[Joshua James]], [[Damien Jurado]], and others.


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[[Spin (magazine)|SPIN]] has also dubbed Velour Live Music Gallery one of the Best Kept Secrets in Utah. Similarly, the venue was listed on the "Best of Utah" in 2007. [[BYUtv]] indie music show [[AUDIO-FILES]] has had multiple episodes filmed at Velour including episodes featuring [[Imagine Dragons]], [[Joshua James (folk singer)|Joshua James]], [[Damien Jurado]], and others.
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Artists, including [[Imagine Dragons]], [[Neon Trees]], [[Sara Bareilles]], [[Matt Nathanson]], [[Ryan Bingham|Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses]], [[Local Natives]], and many more have played this small taste-making venue.

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Artists, including [[Imagine Dragons]], [[Neon Trees]], [[Sara Bareilles]], [[Matt Nathanson]], [[Ryan Bingham|Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses]], [[Local Natives]], [[The National Parks (Band)|The National Parks]], and many more have played this small taste-making venue.


==Awards==
==Awards==
*"Best Musical Ambiance 2014" - [[Salt Lake City Weekly]]<ref>http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/article-2-18943-best-of-utah-2014-nightlife.html?current_page=4</ref>
*"Best Musical Ambiance 2014" - [[Salt Lake City Weekly]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/best-of-utah-2014-nightlife/BestOf?oid=2374292|title=Best Of Utah 2014: Nightlife|website=Salt Lake City Weekly|access-date=15 November 2021}}</ref>
*"Best Live Music Venue 2013" - [[Daily Herald (Utah)|Daily Herald]]<ref>http://www.heraldextra.com/bestofutahvalley/community-and-entertainment/live-music-venue/2013/</ref>
*"Best Live Music Venue 2013" - [[Daily Herald (Utah)|Daily Herald]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.heraldextra.com/bestofutahvalley/community-and-entertainment/live-music-venue/2013/ |title=2013 Best Live Music Venue Winners |access-date=2014-05-13 |archive-date=2021-06-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616203700/https://www.heraldextra.com/bestofutahvalley/community-and-entertainment/live-music-venue/2013/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*"Best Musical Epicenter 2013" - [[Salt Lake City Weekly]]<ref>http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/article-2-17306-best-of-utah-2013-nightlife.html?current_page=2</ref>
*"Best Musical Epicenter 2013" - [[Salt Lake City Weekly]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/best-of-utah-2013-nightlife/BestOf?oid=2287269|title=Best of Utah 2013: Nightlife|website=Salt Lake City Weekly|access-date=15 November 2021}}</ref>
*"Best Music Venue 2012" - Salt Lake Magazine<ref>http://www.saltlakemagazine.com/blog/best-of-the-beehive-utah-culture/</ref>
*"Best Music Venue 2012" - Salt Lake Magazine<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.saltlakemagazine.com/blog/best-of-the-beehive-utah-culture/ |title=Best of the Beehive: Utah Culture &#124; Salt Lake Magazine |access-date=2014-05-13 |archive-date=2014-05-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514121804/http://www.saltlakemagazine.com/blog/best-of-the-beehive-utah-culture/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*"Best Provo All-Ages Venue 2011" - [[Salt Lake City Weekly]]<ref>http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/article-13583-.html</ref>
*"Best Provo All-Ages Venue 2011" - [[Salt Lake City Weekly]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/best-of-utah-2011-nightlife/BestOf?oid=2153622|title=Best of Utah 2011: Nightlife|website=Salt Lake City Weekly|access-date=15 November 2021}}</ref>
*"Best Music Venue 2009 - Readers' Choice" - Rhombus Magazine<ref>http://www.rhombusmag.com/2010/01/08/local-2009-readers-choice-awards-winners/</ref>
*"Best Music Venue 2009 - Readers' Choice" - Rhombus Magazine<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rhombusmag.com/2010/01/08/local-2009-readers-choice-awards-winners/ |title=LOCAL: 2009 Readers' Choice Awards Winners! |access-date=2014-05-13 |archive-date=2014-05-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514054226/http://www.rhombusmag.com/2010/01/08/local-2009-readers-choice-awards-winners/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*"Best Reason To Drive To Provo 2007" - [[Salt Lake City Weekly]]<ref>http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/article-1-2434-best-of-utah-2007-nightlife.html?current_page=2</ref>
*"Best Reason To Drive To Provo 2007" - [[Salt Lake City Weekly]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/best-of-utah-2007-nightlife/BestOf?oid=2128850|title=Best of Utah 2007 &#124; Nightlife|website=Salt Lake City Weekly|access-date=15 November 2021}}</ref>

==See also==
==See also==
* [[Music of Utah]]
* [[Music of Utah]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 06:17, 23 August 2023

Velour Live Music Gallery
Velour
The front of the Velour Live Music Gallery
Map
Location135 North University Ave, Provo, Utah 84601
TypeMusic gallery
Genre(s)Rock, folk
OpenedJanuary 13, 2006
Website
velourlive.com

Velour Live Music Gallery (often just Velour) is a music venue, on University Avenue, in Provo, Utah. Velour is owned by Corey Fox. It acts as an all-ages music venue catering to an eclectic mix of genres. It is also a smoking and alcohol free environment.[1]

Fictionist performing at the Velour in Provo, Nov 2016

Neon Trees (Mercury) credit Velour as their home venue which helped launch their career.[2][3][4] Other artists who similarly hold this same sentiment include major label artists Imagine Dragons (Interscope), Fictionist (Atlantic),[5] Isaac Russell (Columbia),[6] and notable folk singer Joshua James.[7] Other Utah artists have hailed the work of Corey Fox and the value of Velour Live Music Gallery including internet sensation Lindsey Stirling, Truman Brothers[8] and The Used (Hopeless).[9] Imagine Dragons and Neon Trees are both past winners of the Velour Battle of the Bands.

SPIN has also dubbed Velour Live Music Gallery one of the Best Kept Secrets in Utah. Similarly, the venue was listed on the "Best of Utah" in 2007. BYUtv indie music show AUDIO-FILES has had multiple episodes filmed at Velour including episodes featuring Imagine Dragons, Joshua James, Damien Jurado, and others.

Artists, including Imagine Dragons, Neon Trees, Sara Bareilles, Matt Nathanson, Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses, Local Natives, The National Parks, and many more have played this small taste-making venue.

Awards

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Back Velour, if you please: Corey Fox feels right at home with latest music venture on University Av". Heraldextra.com. 2006-01-11. Retrieved 2012-05-06.
  2. ^ "Bars & Nightclubs: Velour - Provo". Cityweekly.net. Retrieved 2012-05-06.
  3. ^ Scott Iwasaki - Correspondent (2011-01-13). "Underdog Provo music venue marks 5th anniversary". Heraldextra.com. Retrieved 2012-05-06. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ "Neon Trees: Mtn Dew's Green Label Experience, SLC". YouTube. 2010-09-22. Retrieved 2012-05-06.
  5. ^ Megan Adams (2012-01-12). "Provo emerges as music scene hot spot | The Universe". Universe.byu.edu. Retrieved 2012-05-06.
  6. ^ Mason Porter (2012-03-29). "Joshua James and Isaac Russell play two nights at Velour Live Music Gallery | The Universe". Universe.byu.edu. Retrieved 2012-05-06.
  7. ^ Mason Porter (2012-01-12). "Velour celebrates six years of local music | The Universe". Universe.byu.edu. Retrieved 2012-05-06.
  8. ^ Davis Blount. "With 'Dukes of Delmont' LP, Truman Brothers reconnect with old Provo ties". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2017-10-31.
  9. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-05-14. Retrieved 2014-05-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. ^ "Best Of Utah 2014: Nightlife". Salt Lake City Weekly. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  11. ^ "2013 Best Live Music Venue Winners". Archived from the original on 2021-06-16. Retrieved 2014-05-13.
  12. ^ "Best of Utah 2013: Nightlife". Salt Lake City Weekly. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  13. ^ "Best of the Beehive: Utah Culture | Salt Lake Magazine". Archived from the original on 2014-05-14. Retrieved 2014-05-13.
  14. ^ "Best of Utah 2011: Nightlife". Salt Lake City Weekly. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  15. ^ "LOCAL: 2009 Readers' Choice Awards Winners!". Archived from the original on 2014-05-14. Retrieved 2014-05-13.
  16. ^ "Best of Utah 2007 | Nightlife". Salt Lake City Weekly. Retrieved 15 November 2021.

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