Who are the
Velvet groove blues band
Darrin “Dirt” Cherewayko Jake Soberlak Charlie Frie Jeremy KneeshawJeremy Kneeshaw
is a multi-instrumentalist, singer songwriter from Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc in the B.C Interior. His writing style often delves into blues, folk and Indie-rock, and he plays in groups ranging from bluegrass to prog rock.
Kneeshaw wrote and recorded all the instrumentation on his first album at age 19. From that record, his song ‘Summer Love’ won the 2016 Akedamia Jazz/Funk/Fusion award, which earned him a spot at the Akedamia Awards Ceremony at the Rosebowl Stadium in LA.
Since then, Kneeshaw has released several albums, including the single, ‘You Know What I Mean’, which was chosen as a Subway Fresh Track on 98.3 CIFM in Kamloops. His fourth album, titled ‘4th Try’ was released to all streaming platforms in 2024, with a fifth original album and a live Blues Album with Velvet Groove expected in 2026.
Kneeshaw also plays in a wide variety of bands. His blues trio, Velvet Groove, played two sets at the 2025 Roots and Blues festival, and performed at the 2025 Music For the People event. While his original music project, Jeremy Kneeshaw Band, performed at Music in the Park Kamloops, and several other summertime stages. Kneeshaw was also among the performing members of Jackson Hollow when the group was named the 2025 Gaylord Wood Traditional Country Artist of the Year by the BC Country Music Association.
Darrin “Dirt” Cherewayko
is a multi-faceted individual, hailing from southern MB. His pro musical experience spans decades in rock, blues, country, and more….both live and studio. Drawing influence from many, a love and passion for the blues, and all styles vintage and real, laying down a velvety groove from the heart and soul, creating a driving powerful backbeat, is where the magic lives and breathes
Jake Soberlak
is an exciting young blues guitarist from Kamloops, BC. Jake fell in love with the blues at a young age. He sings, plays guitar, slide-guitar, and harmonica. He is currently writing music for his upcoming debut album which will be released in the spring of 2026.
Charlie Frie
Living in Fintry, BC – Powerhouse vocalist and Grand Ole Opry Josie Music Awards Musician of the Year 2025 – Bass, 5x Gaylord Wood Traditional Country Artist band of the year, Juno nominated Charlie Frie plays with Jackson Hollow, Appaloosa, Velvet Groove and himself. With effortless precision and ferocious, deep pocket grooves, Frie delivers a performance of a lifetime from the bottom of the scale to the bottom of our hearts.
