The Velveteen is a Steampunk-inspired band featuring members of Cirque Noir from Ventura, California. Blending rock/metal elements, in a fantastical sci-fi context, scrambled in the genius of Greater Then Zero's (GTZ) Ableton Live steam powered blender. The Velveteen's first concert took place at 1pm on May 11th 2014 at a cosplay expo after party.