From the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Velvet Truckstop is a seasoned powerhouse that delivers a high-energy mix of Southern Rock and jam fueled Cosmic Americana every time they take the stage! VT has recorded / performed live with many notable musicians, including Tom Constanten (Grateful Dead), Ike Stubblefield (Frank Zappa, Jerry Garcia Band) Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd) and John Keane (Widespread Panic). Following the success of their first full-length album, “Sweet Release” (voted No. 5 on WNCW’s Top 20 regional charts), they went on to command stages at top events; including multiple performances at SXSW in Austin, Texas; the Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam (2009- 2019 ) and the French Broad River Festival ( 2019 ) After extensive touring throughout the East Coast, the band cut their second album, “Southbound and Down” , produced by Johnny Sandlin ( Allman Brothers / Widespread Panic) in Muscle Shoals AL. Velvet Truckstop is happy to announce their third album ” Reckless Abandon ” will be released in 2023. Band Members are Jamie Dose (guitar / vocals), Josh Gibbs (Lap steel / Guitar and vocals) Will Nicholson (bass) and Jor Sutton (drums).

Tony Cedras:
Tony Cedras is a South African accordion, harmonium, keyboard and guitar player. He was born in Elsie’s River, Cape Province, South Africa in 1952. He has performed or recorded, most often on accordion, with various well-known artists, including Paul Simon, Harry Belafonte, Miriam Makeba, Henry Threadgill, Muhal Richard Abrams, Cassandra Wilson, Hugh Masekela, Tony Bird and Gigi. Tony has been in every lineup of Paul Simon’s band from 1987 to 2012.