About

Band Bio

Dave “The hat” Kent: Vocals/Guitar

“Mutton” Jeff Rose: Bass

Paul “Mr Bombastic” Tillotson: Drums

For 10 years “Velvet Razor” has entertained audiences around London and the South-East of England. Whilst playing live, they exude tremendous energy and they have a proven ability to entertain audiences of all ages, in intimate venues up to large festival stages (they have played a number of small, medium and large festivals on professional stages). Their forays into the recording studio always yield interesting results, which explains their 9,750+ strong worldwide following on myspace. Melding the essence of British & American rock, in the styles of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Cult and The Doors, but with the energy of bands like the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Guns N’ Roses, QoTSA, Foo Fighters, Greenday and Muse. “Hex” (initially promoted by QuiteGreat PR agency in the later part of 2010) “Hex” was the band's 6th release (Hence the title). Hex was released in December 2010 With standout tracks like "Lover's lament" and "Do you dare to lie?"; it received favourable reviews online. Their previous release “Rainbow Warriors” (also promoted by QuiteGreat PR agency ) received positive reviews from "Classic Rock" magazine.

Here in 2012 The band are ready to go back in to the studio to work on their 7^th release which has a working title of “Open eyes… Shut” the intended songs for this are somewhat a departure from their previous rock style. The first track “Indigo skies” has already been recorded and released with more tracks in the same vein to come.

Some of the band’s career & performance highlights:

• In June 2010 Velvet Razor’s 4 Track EP “Rainbow Warriors” was praised quote "The Guitars are fantastic…" Classic Rock magazine
• In Feb 2008 Velvet Razor's song "You don't care" was voted MP3 of the week by UK live music site Lemonrock.
• Guilfest 2010 Good time guide stage (2nd largest stage).
• Guilfest 2006 Ents 24 stage (2nd largest stage).
• Surface Unsigned Festival 2008

Sample Venue/Performance List

• Guilfest 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005
• Surface Unsigned Festival 2008
• Fleetfest 2008, 2007, 2006
• Michfest 2007
• Boiler Room, Guildford 2009
• The Cavendish Arms Stockwell London 2012
• The King’s Head, Acton 2009
• Red Lion, Twickenham 2009
• The Grey Horse, Kingston 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
• Robin Hood, Guildford 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
• The Blue Anchor, Byfleet
• Hand & Spear, Weybridge 2005, 2006
• Borderline, London 2005

Discography

2010 CD Album & itunes Release “Hex”

2010 4-Track EP – Rainbow Warriors

2008 4-Track EP – The Wyvern – WSC Studio Sessions

2006 4-Track EP – The Razor’s edge – Garden Studio Sessions

2004 CD Album Release The Blessed & the Cursed

2003 Debut CD album… The Day the Earth Rocked

Radio

April 2012 Jango Airplay

December 2009 Russ James on Radio Liberté, France (CD play)

November 2009 Interview & CD Play on the James Neale show on Radio Lion

August 2009 Live and Unplugged on the Mandy Worral show on Radio Lion

July 2009 Interviewed by James Neale, Radio Lion at Festival

July 2008 Live and Unplugged at Keith Woodhouse show on Delta Radio

May 2008 Interview & CD Play at Brooklands Radio

July 2007 Russ James Rock Show on Radio Liberte (CD play)

June 2007 Russ James Rock Show on Radio Liberte (CD play)