Friday, July 17th, 2026 – With 2026 just about halfway done, Velvet Plush served up a full batch of memories for everyone who came out to the show that night. Rain had fallen for most of the day—weather that typically keeps crowds at home—but this evening proved to be the exception. Once the rain finally cleared, Woody’s Backyard Grill (600 Payne Dr.) felt like it exhaled: the air was cooler, the conversations got louder, and the Backyard filled quickly with people eager to trade gray skies for guitars and good company. The bar stayed busy, chairs scraped back as late arrivals squeezed in, and the familiar pre-show hum turned into a steady buzz that made it clear this wouldn’t...