CEBU, Philippines - Everyone seems to be falling for Secondhand Serenade. It’s now the number one artist in Myspace and boasts of over 20million views on Youtube. And now it’s set to win more fans, particularly in the Philippines, as Secondhand Serenade is the next big acoustic-emo act to rock Manila and Cebu.
Known worldwide for his heart-on-sleeve, chart-topping single “Fall for you” and the latest hit “Your Call,” still from his much-talked about album, A Twist In My Story, John Veseley—the artist behind Secondhand Serenade—is going to perform live at The Terraces this coming March 30, 2009 at 7PM.
Adding his signature raw vocals and guitar with the use of orchestration and a full band, A Twist in My Story finds John collaborating with two industry heavyweight producers, Danny Lohner (Nine Inch Nails, Angels & Airwaves) and Butch Walker (Fall Out Boy, All American Rejects), as well as venturing into “a whole bunch of different styles of songs.”
The layers are evident right from the start of the album. Leading off with “Like A Knife,” the tone is immediately set for what is a heartfelt body of work complete with strings, signature harmonies, and lyrics conveyed with honest emotion. The Butch Walker produced ballad “Fall For You” follows, which is one of many tracks featuring John on the piano. The remaining tracks are of a mixed sort with songs like “Stranger,” “Maybe,” and the up-tempo “Suppose” benefiting from the sounds of a full band, while others like “Why,” “Goodbye,” and the album’s title track all prove to be just as effective in their stripped down form.
Overall, Secondhand Serenade is out to please his supporters, whom he notes have helped him to reach this point in his life. He claims, “Nothing in my career would be possible without my fans backing me. They are the most important people in terms of any success I have or will ever have.” 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 a modern day storyteller following a path all his own while putting a new twist on his timeless tale.
Secondhand Serenade’s performance come March 30, 2009 at The Terraces is part of Ayala Center Cebu’s Graduation Sale on March 27-31. Secondhand Serenade Live in Cebu is brought to you by the Ayala Malls, Warner Music Philippines, and MYX. For more on Secondhand Serenade log on to www.myspace.com/secondhandserenade.