Velvy Appleton is a singer-songwriter, photographer, filmmaker living in Grass Valley. For the past 25+ years, Velvy has been writing and performing with a wide array of Bay Area bands, including Spark & Whisper, Monica Pasqual & the Handsome Brunettes, Little Gems, The Dolly Mamas, Howie’s Persuasion, The Valley Blues Brothers, and the seminal SF Brazilian dance band, Nobody From Ipanema. 

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Velvy’s original songs strike a unique balance— dynamic musical composition and thoughtful lyrics, combined with a groovy, rock-n-roll sensibility-- creating work of a singular artistic style and vision. 

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His 2013 Ghost Towns album with Spark & Whisper, co-produced with Monica Pasqual, was sited on a dozen+ 'Top Ten Folk Albums of the Year' lists.  

 

Rebecca Chourré has been writing and performing with Velvy for the past 10 years. Rebecca’s background in classical voice and coral music have molded her musical identity and vocal style. (She once sang for the Pope!)  Her love of folk, soul, and funk influences combine to create super strong vocal leads, rich harmonies, and original melodies. Having performed with bands like the Dolly Mamas, Little Gems, and The Valley Blues Brothers, Rebecca is excited to connect with audiences in more intimate, pared down performances with Velvy.