 John Vesely - With the vocal range of an 80s hair
band, looks to rival Elvis and hooks stronger than a drug addiction, John Vesely
is bringing the best aspects of showmanship and songwriting back to their roots.
When John Vesely takes the stage its honest and pure; a lone voice, his guitar
and a bag of stories.
Always the troubadour, John Vesely could never settle down in one place with one
band, so in the summer of 2004 he leaves it all behind and swims solo. John
Vesely feels that there is more to his performance than the typical
singer/songwriter, and he adopts the name Secondhand Serenade to make this
distinction clear. A name like John Vesely has limits, says Vesely, people
expect something from that. I dont want to be tied to one thing. In a single
set, John Vesely might invite ten different musicians on stage to contribute,
and this constant unknown keeps people coming back to the shows.
It quickly became apparent to John Vesely that the demand for Secondhand
Serenade was something he had never experienced before. His turnout at live
shows and increasing online following prompted him to fund and record his debut
release, Awake. When John Vesely decided it was time to make an album, he wanted
nothing short of perfection. He booked a top flight studio and produced the
entire 10 track release himself. Though he wasnt signed to any label, he made
sure his album would compete with the best on the market. From the performances
to the packaging, John Vesely brought him album in its entirety to completion on
his own terms.
With singles such as Maybe breaking through on popular local radio stations, and
online sales of the album skyrocketing, John Vesely quickly made back the costs
of production. Though he is considering the possibility of a recording contract,
it is obvious Secondhand Serenade will flourish as an independent project
regardless. In the meantime, John Vesely will continue to captivate audiences
and release new songs. Its not always clear where the next step will lead, but
thats what keeps us hanging on, patiently anticipating the moves of Secondhand
Serenade.
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