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Mixing a music-cocktail of Rockabilly, Swing, Jazz, Burlesque and Jump Blues, The Velveteen Flowers are a rollicking fun band grounded in a love for American music traditions and a rebellious spirit.
The Velveteen Flowers formed in 2024 by critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter Niles "Rabbit Jones" Thomas, who was also up for a GRAMMY® Nomination for “Best Jazz Vocal Album” in 2022 for his collaborative record release entitled “It’s A Crossover Thang” with long-time friend and GRAMMY® Award Winning trumpeter, Bijon Watson.
This Las Vegas power-trio include frontman Niles "Rabbit Jones" Thomas (vocals & guitar), Nick “VIP” Schmitt (upright bass), and Nicky Kittle (drums) – the live band is rounded out by saxophonist Sam "Skitz" Lemos and sometimes includes various guest trumpet and trombone players for their horn section during live shows.
Credits: Niles "Rabbit Jones" Thomas was previously signed under contract with Warner Chappell Music and EMI Music worldwide as a songwriter. His music has been licensed in film and television throughout Europe, Asia, and America, including shows on HBO, NBC, TBS, Discovery Channel and Showtime. Drummer Nicky Kittle was a performing Blue Man member in the world-renowned Blue Man Group in Las Vegas.