Drew Velting Music, Merrick, NY
Drew Velting is an American singer-songwriter and accomplished roots-oriented musician. Performing with banjo and acoustic guitar (6- and 12-string), he is widely regarded for his rich, baritone voice and genuinely soulful interpretation of music that incorporates early blues, country, folk, rhythm and blues, and rock influences.
Drew's long-standing concert program, "A Patchwork of American Folk Songs" highlights the richness and diversity of the American roots tradition and includes a range of African-American spirituals, Southern Mountain ballads and more contemporary songs that inspired and represent the folk music revival of the 50's and 60's.
Performing throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Ohio, Drew has recently shared the stage with Tom Chapin, James Maddock, the Guthrie Brothers, Dave Sear, Stu Markus and Gathering Time, Songwriters By the Sea featuring Joe Rapolla, Joe D'Urso, Nicole Atkins, and Mike Peters, and Willow, the acclaimed all-female acapella choir.
