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'''Velour Live Music Gallery''' (often referred to by locals as '''Velour''') is a [[music venue]] located 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 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 |accessdate=2012-05-06}}</ref>


[[Neon Trees]] (Mercury) credit Velour as their home venue - one that 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 hold this same sentiment include major label artists [[Imagine Dragons]] (Interscope), [[Fictionist]] (formerly of Atlantic Records),<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> 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 Velour's semi-annual Battle of the Bands competition.
[[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.


[[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]]'s [[AUDIO-FILES]] has filmed multiple episodes at Velour under the art direction of Corey Fox. These episodes feature [[Imagine Dragons]], [[Joshua James (folk singer)|Joshua James]], [[Damien Jurado]], and others.
[[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.


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.
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.

Revision as of 22:39, 17 February 2016

Velour Live Music Gallery
Velour
Map
Location135 North University Ave, Provo, Utah 84601
TypeMusic gallery
Genre(s)Rock, folk
OpenedJanuary 13, 2006
Website
www.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]

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 and The Used (Hopeless).[8] 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, and many more have played this small taste-making venue.

Awards

See also

References

  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. ^ http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/entertainment2/55853165-223/band-bands-com-http.html.csp
  9. ^ http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/article-2-18943-best-of-utah-2014-nightlife.html?current_page=4
  10. ^ http://www.heraldextra.com/bestofutahvalley/community-and-entertainment/live-music-venue/2013/
  11. ^ http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/article-2-17306-best-of-utah-2013-nightlife.html?current_page=2
  12. ^ http://www.saltlakemagazine.com/blog/best-of-the-beehive-utah-culture/
  13. ^ http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/article-13583-.html
  14. ^ http://www.rhombusmag.com/2010/01/08/local-2009-readers-choice-awards-winners/
  15. ^ http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/article-1-2434-best-of-utah-2007-nightlife.html?current_page=2

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