Velvet Threads
Velvet Threads, a Canadian band hailing from Prince Albert and Saskatoon, has captivated audiences with their unique blend of contemporary blues and pop-rock. Since their formation in 2018, the band has delighted fans with their energetic performances and soulful melodies. Comprising of seven talented musicians, including Kate Fyrk on vocals, Cameron Eddolls and Jordan Dunning on guitars, Leot Hanson on bass, Jan Kwiatkowski on drums, Ross Folkersen on keys, and Mitchell Dunning on percussion, Velvet Threads possesses a dynamic and harmonious sound that sets them apart.
Fronting the band
Kate Fyrk possesses a unique ability to effortlessly connect with the audience on an emotional level. Whether belting out soulful ballads or delivering high-energy anthems, she possesses a raw authenticity that resonates with everyone in the room.
Music
The latest release from Velvet Threads is their highly anticipated album “Sunday’s Best” which released in May 2024, and was nominated for Sask Music’s 2025 Album of the Year. This isn’t a one size fits all album, 'Sunday’s Best” was created by their seven uniquely talented musicians. They took influence from each member’s musical roots, and fused their preferred genres, resulting in a sound that's both familiar and refreshingly new. While many tracks are rich with bluesy undertones and a country flair, listeners will also find themselves immersed in emotive ballads and spirited pop tunes.
“The Velvet Threads stand out by a country mile, or perhaps a prairie horizon… a female fronted band with the lightly distorted, tangy guitars of modern Blues, the drumming reminiscent of Arena Rock energy and a deep, emotive vocal range reminiscent of Soul and Motown provided by singer Kate Fyrk, the band really shine from amid that atypic Saskatoon sound”
— Mark Allard-Will from “North Sask Music Zine”