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City: MENLO PARK
State: California
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Signup Date: 4/11/2005

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Monday, August 10, 2009 
"Dr Pepper brings you an exclusive opportunity to pick the brain of IMEEM "Celebrity Playlist" artist Secondhand Serenade (aka John Vesely) and win a FREE pair of tickets to his "Fast Times at Secondhand High Tour" Fall Tour!

Leave your best question for Secondhand Serenade here in this Discussion Board Topic below - ask John about the recording of his upcoming album, his influences, the "Fast Times at Secondhand High Tour", his favorite color jellybean, etc.

John will pick five questions and record a personal video of his answers.
The five fans whose questions are picked will each receive a FREE pair of tickets to a "Fast Times at Secondhand High Tour" concert of their choice from the list of dates below, plus three FREE 12 packs of Dr Pepper product!

Secondhand Serenade's video answers will be posted here on the Dr Pepper Facebook Fan page the week of August, 23rd - check back here to see if you are one of the lucky winners!!!

For Official Rules and Regulations, please visit: http:../../..m80im...com/..newsroom/..2009/..08/..10/..official-..rules-..regulations-..secondhand-..serenade-..straight-..sweepstakes/

For Dr Pepper Facebook Discussion page, please visit:
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=6278093869&topic=10162

For Secondhand Serenade's Dr Pepper Play list, please visit: http:../../..www...imeem...com/..drpepper/..playlist/..HWzkamZ1/..secondhand-..serenade-..celebrity-..playlist-..music-playlist/

After being locked away in the studio for months working on his third studio album, John is ready to get out on the road and see all his fans again.
Drawing mostly from "A Twist In My Story", which includes fan favorites "Fall For You," "Maybe," and "Your Call," Secondhand Serenade will also be unveiling a few new songs from the upcoming album.

Check out Secondhand Serenade's profile on IMEEM:
http:../../..www...imeem...com/..secondhandseren..ade

Catch Secondhand Serenade's "Fast Times at Secondhand High Tour" this Fall with special guests Parachute, Evan Taubenfeld, and The Rust!

Sep 3 Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
Sep 4 Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
Sep 5 Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
Sep 6 Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
Sep 8 Dallas, TX - House of Blues
Sep 9 Houston, TX - House of Blues
Sep 10 San Antonio, TX - Scout Bar
Sep 11 New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
Sep 12 Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
Sep 13 Lake Buena Vista, FL - House of Blues
Sep 16 Jacksonville, FL - Freebird Live
Sep 17 Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore Charlotte
Sep 18 Towson, MD - Recher Theatre
Sep 19 York, PA - Penn State University
Sep 20 Boston, MA - House of Blues
Sep 22 Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre
Sep 26 Pontiac, MI - The Crofoot Ballroom
Sep 27 Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
Sep 28 Knoxville, TN - Valarium
Sep 30 Sauget, IL - Pop's
Oct 1 Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
Oct 2 Omaha, NE - Sokol Auditorium
Oct 3 Fargo, ND - The Venue
Oct 4 Minneapolis, MN - The Cabooze
Oct 6 Denver, CO - Cervantes
Oct 7 Blackfoot, ID - El Rey De Oro Events Center"
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krum.

 
John! first gotta say... im obsessed with you XD

anyway... I was just wondering... do you like pickles?
 
Posted by krum. on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 9:28 PM
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Mat Musto *BRAND NEW SONG/BLOG UP*

 
I'll do my best to make you smile if you come to my page and listen.

THANKS!

 
Posted by Mat Musto *BRAND NEW SONG/BLOG UP* on Thursday, August 27, 2009 - 7:46 PM
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janedoe.

 
if you were a superhero who would you be [you can make up your own or choose a real one] and what would your superpower be ?

think about it... and i expect explanations pleaseee : )
 
Posted by janedoe. on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 9:37 PM
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[mgarayy]

 
woo! this contest is awesome.


john, what was the reason that you to started writing/playing music?

 
Posted by [mgarayy] on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 9:41 PM
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Ethan

 
Hey John, about a week ago I found you on myspace and ever since watching the videos on your music page, I've been pondering the idea that something along the lines of what I'm interested in might exist.

Like The Beatles, and so many other musical artists, do you have behind the scenes, relaxed studio recordings of songs or ideas that you just play around with? I find these kind of studio cuts the best because, in addition to all the things artists may do to reach out to their fans, messing around in the studio really gives another dimension to the artists personality.

-Ethan

 
Posted by Ethan on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 9:42 PM
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♥ Danielle Lee ♥
Danielle Mercer

 
I know you've been around the world lately.  What country or city had the biggest impact on you?

 
Posted by ♥ Danielle Lee ♥ on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 9:44 PM
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Brea

 
your favorite guitar?
 
Posted by Brea on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 9:47 PM
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JENNY

 
John :D
Is there a personal story behind each song you have written?
 
Posted by JENNY on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 9:47 PM
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Sarah

 
What is your favorite sport/team/player and why?


 
Posted by Sarah on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 9:50 PM
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Elle Est Mignonne
Elisa Setiadi

 
hey john it's me again
what had music done for you?

 
Posted by Elle Est Mignonne on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 9:52 PM
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♥Mandy Leigh♥
Amanda Irwin Keim

 
Hey, John! Hmmm....so hard to think of a question that you haven't been asked a million times. I'll give it a shot.

Music is an important part of my life. There's always a song that, once you hear it, it can take you back to the exact memory it's connected to. Like, every time I hear Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody", I think of a dance I attended in 9th grade. I know, I'm weird. So my question is, are there songs like that for you?



 
Posted by ♥Mandy Leigh♥ on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 9:54 PM
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Danger Miranda
Miranda Tragic

 
If you could bring one character alive from your favorite book, who would it be and why?
 
Posted by Danger Miranda on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 10:10 PM
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Dakota Bryan
Dakota Bryan

 
Hello John, :)

Are your songs written from real life situations you experience? or do you witness what others go through, and try to relate and put it into song with your own emotion you think you might feel if you were going through the same thing.

I was curious, because my other favorite artist is Taylor Swift, and i know she writes her music from her own experiences.

Your music is beautiful John, keep up the great work, and im not worried about pickin up free tickets here, im just curious, but you can be sure ill be at your concert with as many people as i can to support you. Your really talented, keep up the amazing work.

Your friend is Bowmansville PA

Dakota Bryan

 
Posted by Dakota Bryan on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 10:11 PM
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Sisi
stephanie flores

 
Hey John! Hope to see you again soon, and excited to hear your new songs =]

My question is - I know you have made a lot of changes to secondhand serenade going from a one-man show to having a whole band now. How has it influenced secondhand Serenade to go from a man with his guitar to a whole band? any Struggles? Benefits? 


You and your guitar make beautiful Music!!
 
Posted by Sisi on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 10:19 PM
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Jen {Shawty}

 
Hello. =)
You probably get asked so many question's on a daily basis, so it's really hard to come up with one, but here goes nothing.

Who is your major influence?

or

When did you realize you wanted to become a musician?
 
Posted by Jen {Shawty} on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 10:23 PM
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Pat Davidson[from Busking for life]

 
Why Sounds Like Life slpit up:(:(:(:(???!!!
 
Posted by Pat Davidson[from Busking for life] on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 10:23 PM
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Manuel
Manuel Hernandez

 
Which one of your songs has the greatest emotional impact on you and why?

 
Posted by Manuel on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 10:29 PM
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Well, I'm Alyssa

 
Out of all of your songs what is your favorite line?
 
Posted by Well, I'm Alyssa on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 10:31 PM
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christina marie

 
why are you skipping the bay area on this tour? thats my question, haha.

 
Posted by christina marie on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 10:38 PM
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Jana Banana
Jana Underwood

 
Hey John, I can't wait to see you in concert! My question is: if you could have a sit down dinner with 3 celebrities (dead or alive, musical influence or not) who would you pick?
 
Posted by Jana Banana on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 10:40 PM
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♥ Kels
Kelsey Barstad

 
What was the most emotional song for you to write?

 
Posted by ♥ Kels on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 10:48 PM
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Stephanie
Stephanie Twilley

 
come to georgia.....
 
Posted by Stephanie on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 11:48 PM
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Stephanie
Stephanie Twilley

 
if u could be any animal, what would it be?
 
Posted by Stephanie on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 11:49 PM
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Amy

 
If you could go back to one time/memory in your life, what would it be and why?

 
Posted by Amy on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 11:50 PM
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Amelia!

 
Do you eat ramen noodles with a spoon or a fork? :]

 
Posted by Amelia! on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 12:11 AM
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siri love

 
John, this one is a toughie....

My question is....

if a homeless person was dying would you give them CPR?

 
Posted by siri love on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 1:34 AM
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Kerry Kasula

 
what is the craziest thing u have ever done in your life and why?

 
Posted by ? on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 1:51 AM
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♥ (A) ♥

 
John, I would love to just have a personal video. =) Dont have much time to get out at the moment, And when you sing, I know you sing from your "Heart" But isnt it the "person" that you think about everyday, every second and everything you do, You wish they was there with you? And a person with a heart UR Son is Your Everything??
 
Posted by ♥ (A) ♥ on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 2:27 AM
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Abby

 
What do you believe is the real meaning of life?

 
Posted by Abby on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 2:28 AM
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Lisa { S.O.S.B }

 
John......

In the future if your children wanted to persue music as a career what advise would you give them?

 
Posted by Lisa { S.O.S.B } on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 2:42 AM
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Sarah Nan
Sarah Criner

 
When you first started out playing live were you nervous or were you just a natural?
If you were nervous how did you over come this fear// stage fright?

 
Posted by Sarah Nan on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 2:42 AM
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Cady

 
john, i love you and your music. i was wondering if you ever went to mardi gras down here in new orleans. if not, lets make it happen this year! :]
 
Posted by Cady on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 2:53 AM
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Becca

 
Hey John! I hope you're doing awesome!

If you could only sing one song for the rest of your life what would it be and why?

 
Posted by Becca on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 2:57 AM
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☠Los♡Lucky☠

 
aww! QUESTION! I've loved you music for EVER now..lol...my son is 15, YES 15...and I've gotten him into your sound, so my question is, How does it make you feel that mother and son love your music and go to your shows together?
Thanks! 

 
Posted by ☠Los♡Lucky☠ on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 3:14 AM
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@MegCent ツ
Meg Cent

 
hello there mr. vesely

my question is...have you ever measured how high yer hair stands up when you style it? im guessing you grow a few inches cause of yer hair :)!

 
Posted by @MegCent ツ on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 3:15 AM
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Katelyn

 
What was the first song you ever sang for your wife?
xoxo

 
Posted by Katelyn on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 3:46 AM
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Dani Mac
Danielle McDuffy

 
sept 27th :) are youu brave enough to playy me in tap tap revenge ?

 
Posted by Dani Mac on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 3:56 AM
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Glaiza
Glaiza Ocenar

 
What will be the title of the next album or can you give us a hint?

 
Posted by Glaiza on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 4:04 AM
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♥karla.
Karla Mendieta

 
Heyy John

What would be a question you’d be afraid to tell the truth on?
 
Posted by ♥karla. on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 4:08 AM
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Tee (RIP_ RK)(WH)(TYGB)
Tara Rodriguez

 
What's the reason behind your bands name??? Tara
 
Posted by Tee (RIP_ RK)(WH)(TYGB) on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 4:55 AM
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Mannie

 
if only you were playing in vancouver...but just for fun, what movie has been most influential on your life?
 
Posted by Mannie on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 5:00 AM
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Alu7luX[RIP Jimmy]

 
i only have one questionn for yu john: wat in this life do yu consider the reason for yur success?
 
Posted by Alu7luX[RIP Jimmy] on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 5:28 AM
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♥ Ashley ♥
Ashley Shall

 
What inspires you the most and how does it feel to be on stage and do what you do?? cuz i love it!!!
 
Posted by ♥ Ashley ♥ on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 6:08 AM
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TLO

 
Stay home with a Board Game and Takeout, or Get Dressed up for Dinner and Drinks!!??
The catch, you can only choose one, No depends on my mood answer allowed..LOL. Which one defines you more?
Going to go see you anyway, but would be great to hear your response. Love and Sugar!! T


 
Posted by TLO on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 7:35 AM
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Lor

 
If there was a love potion you could take to make the girl of your dreams, would you take it?  Why or why not?

 
Posted by Lor on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 7:37 AM
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Lor

 
that should've said, "If there was a love potion you could take to make the girl of your dreams fall in love with you, would you take it?  *my fingers and brain refuse to work together tonight!*  LOL

 
Posted by Lor on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 7:38 AM
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K.Jachna ,,

 
have u got a gf? D;
answer honestly
 
Posted by K.Jachna ,, on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 7:54 AM
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♥FRiDAY NiGHT TYLER♫♫
Tyler Boren

 
Hey John! It's your favorite Utahn right here!! haha I freaking miss you! I hope your last two UTAH shows were amazing! I missed them :( sorry! But hmmmm my Question is............

I'm thinkin......

What is your favorite thing about being signed to Glassnote Records?? WHY?

 
Posted by ♥FRiDAY NiGHT TYLER♫♫ on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 8:06 AM
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marl艾尺比lene
Marlene Avila

 
Have you tried chocolate skittles? :0
 
Posted by marl艾尺比lene on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 8:26 AM
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Xavier Kage

 

Obviously "Fast times at Secondhand High" is a double entendre. Not only is it a reference to the classic teen comedy "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" but it also can be taken to be talking about the high one would get if they inhaled the secondhand smoke from a pot smoker's joint, even though it also allude   to your band name.

So my question is this; Do you smoke/have you smoked marijuana, and if so, do you feel that the use of marijuana effects you creatively in either a positive or negative way, versus your creativity when sober; if you do not smoke, do you feel it is ever wrong, as an artist, to project an untrue image of yourself to gain acceptance in a new potential market, that might not have been opened to you otherwise?


One question with two parts, depending on how you answer part A.


lol, bet you never got this question before.


 
Posted by Xavier Kage on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 8:26 AM
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