The Velvet Tour, Zel Bautista live in Canada, Youtube Series. It's been almost a month since The Velvet Tour in Canada, and I still find myself thinking about it. This tour was special in ways that go beyond the shows themselves. I was on the road with Trish and Izzy by my side, and that alone changed everything. Between soundchecks, long drives, and quiet nights, I was also witnessing moments I will carry with me for the rest of my life. During this tour, I saw Izzy take he

This November, I’ll be flying to Canada with Trish and Izzy for something I’ve been quietly preparing for, my first solo acoustic tour. The Velvet Tour is not just a series of shows. It’s a journey back to where everything began. Just me, my guitar, and the people who’ve been part of my story all these years. No big stage, no flashing lights. Just the songs, the stories, and the moments that shaped them. For years, I’ve stood on stages surrounded by the sound of a full band,

Photo by Bram Asuncion I founded a&sco.® with one principle at its core: restraint. To me, restraint is the discipline of knowing what to leave out. There is beauty in simplicity, in silence, and in space. But restraint is not about removing for the sake of minimalism. What remains must have purpose. Every detail must earn its place. The unnecessary is stripped away, leaving only what matters. This is more than a design philosophy. It is a principle I try to carry into life.

ABOVE VELVET AIR - DON'T CLOSE YOUR EYES New music from Zel Bautista’s above velvet air. ‘Don’t Close Your Eyes’ A raw and intimate song...

This isn’t just another tour. This is me, showing up as I am — father, songwriter, son. Stripped of the usual noise, in search of...