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| You know John Vesely - a.k.a. Secondhand Serenade - is a true-blue romantic, when the basis behind his pseudonym arises from the songs he writes to "serenade" his wife, with millions of adoring fans around the world getting to hear them "second-hand."
Following the success of his debut album, Awake in 2007, Secondhand Serenade releases with his much-anticipated follow-up, A Twist In My Story on February 5, 2008. It has spawned the smash single "Fall For You" and his latest "Your Call." Rightfully titled, the album finds Secondhand Serenade adding onto his signature raw vocals and guitar with the use of orchestration and a full band. With A Twist In My Story, Vesely works with two industry heavyweight producers, Danny Lohner (Nine Inch Nails, Angels & Airwaves) and Butch Walker (Fall Out Boy, All American Rejects), and ventures into "a whole bunch of different styles of songs." He knew that crafting these songs in a new environment was essential in terms of his growth as an artist, but Vesely remained mindful to never allow his surroundings change his artistry at its core. The album finds Vesely coming off of one of the most hectic years of his life after appearances on MTV, Yahoo! Music, AOL, Music Choice, in Rolling Stone, and more. Rigorous national tours followed with other notable artists including the Plain White T's, All American Rejects, and Hawthorne Heights. Vesely has also recently wrapped up a 24-date tour as a headliner. Overall, Secondhand Serenade is out to please his supporters, whom he notes have helped him to reach this point in his life. It is for this reason that he prides himself on keeping a personal connection with fans both on-line and at performances. A Twist In My Story is a new chapter for Secondhand Serenade, taking you through the highs and lows of love and life. John Vesely is what we call a modern day storyteller, following a path all his own while putting a new twist on his timeless tale. For more on Secondhand Serenade, check out www.myspace.com/secondhandserenade |