Denver band Velvet Daydream plays newsroom set
The four-piece group performed a 30-minute set for staff and members in Capitol Hill after a national tour.
By Emmanuel Faure ·
Velvet Daydream performed a members-only concert in the Westword newsroom in Capitol Hill on Thursday, Aug. 27. The four-piece rock group delivered a 30-minute set to a small audience of staff and members.
The band’s sound draws comparisons to The Beatles, The Doors, and Pink Floyd. Members Kaeden Keys, Ryder King, Jude Pfanstiel, and Nick Schwartz share guitar, bass, drums, and vocal duties. Keys plays guitar and sings, as does King. Pfanstiel handles bass and vocals, while Schwartz plays drums and sings.
When asked if they aim to be the next Led Zeppelin, the group preferred a different title. They said they would rather be the first Velvet Daydream.
The performance featured raw vocals, rhythm, and finger picking in a cozy newsroom space. After the set, the band joined Westword staff and members for a short question-and-answer session.
The group had just returned from a tour through the Midwest and East Coast. Members said they are proud to be based in Denver. They noted that the local music scene is supportive and full of opportunities for all genres.
The band members observed that the local environment is distinct from other places. They said, “It’s not like that everywhere.”
