Pete Van Dyk & the Second Hand Band

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Official music video for our song “Telephone”. Shot by James Maunder. Hope you dig it.
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We are happy to present our new EP “Telephone”
Check out the new tunes below!
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Mark at Dr Disc took a picture of  the new window display for the new EP. Comes out Monday!
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Available at:
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Dr Disc – Hamilton
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Cheapies – Hamilton
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Looney Tunes – Burlington
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Telephone EP Teaser #1

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Telephone EP Teaser #2

Our new EP Telephone comes out on October 1st. It’s a pretty exciting time and we all have been working pretty hard this summer during the nights and weekends to get it sounding just right, especially JD also handling the mixing/engineering/production of the songs too.

The final track listing for the Telephone EP will be:

-Stay Gold

-Telephone

-Devil has a Daughter

-Evil Intentions

The EP will be available on our bandcamp site and iTunes for 4$ as well as at these final local record stores – Dr Disc, Cheapies – Hamilton, Looney Tunes – Burlington, Soundscapes – Toronto.

We took a bit of time working on this EP, being the first “studio” EP we had recorded as a band, it sounds tight, and I can’t wait to share it with everyone.  Also in addition to the EP coming out October 1st, we will be posting a brand new song from it called “Evil Intentions” tomorrow (Sept 17) and also a music video fro Telephone – currently being edited by James Maunder will be up sometime in October.

Also in October we have some awesome Hamilton and Toronto release shows planed with Exhale Promotions.

Heres the cover:

Also here is a teaser for the EP shot by James

First thanks to everyone who has checked out our teaser video for the new EP “Telephone” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEQUjCQPw-k

We had a great weekend playing Homegrown Hamilton with our pals Zachary Aasman and Cubs, and thanks to Tim at Homegrown for letting us put on the Art Crawl after party there, I’ve never seen it so packed there before!

We’ve got some great things coming up surrounding our new EP release such as a new music video, Hamilton and Toronto release shows, a spot in Hamilton Magazine and more.

Keep your eyes peeled for more stuff soon, and hopefully some photos from the show!

peace

Hey Everybody

So as I’m typing this up we are pretty busy with recording and setting up some new videos. I just heard a mix of “Stay Gold” with vocals that is going to be on the Homegrown Hamilton special vinyl release in September, JD finished a mix on it last night and then flys out west for a week. In the meantime we will be prepping a couple of videos for release. The first one being a teaser/trailer for the EP out soon and then another full on music video out in Sept . Our pal James Maunder, the guy responsible for www.streetfolksessions.com will be producing and directing it for us, we were out last night checking the footage for the trailer and scouting locations for the video. As far as official details go we will be releasing our new EP – “Telephone EP” in September 2012 and the video will debut along side the EP. The EP is going to consist of 4 brand new tunes and a bonus cover that will be included with the digital download.

Stay tuned and up todate by following us and also download our FREE live ep at www.petevandyk.com/live

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Hey everybody,

We have been pretty the last couple weeks recording, what was supposed to be 2 songs for a grant application turned into 5 songs and an EP. Scott and JD really got cooking a few Saturdays back and while we originally intended on only recording 2 songs, they really got going and were able to track 5 songs. Edward and I have been in the studio/space with JD the last week and a bit, now recording guitars. I’ve finished most of my guitars now, so Edward is doing his rythym and getting ready to track his leads and solos. That only leaves vocals and maybe some piano. The EP will have 4 brand new tunes, that all came together and were arranged with this lineup of the band and its something we are all pretty proud of. It also includes a newer cover we have been doing as part of our set.

If your in the Toronto area come on out to Rancho Relaxo at 300 College St West at Spadina on Thursday June 21 for 5$ at the door.  You can also grab a copy of our live ep – Live at the Casbah.

Finally we’ve got some pretty solid friends making music as well so be sure to check them out.

Our pal Mike Wickens and his new venture CUBS http://cubsmusic.wordpress.com/

Zachary Aasman and his haunting country/folk at www.zacharyaasman.bandcamp.com that also features the illustrious Ryan Barwin on pedal steel www.ryanbarwin.com

And of course Travis, Kara, Ty and Rebel, Rebel  www.rebelrebel.bandcamp.com

peace,

Pete

 Also if you havent already, listen to either Jimi Hendrix “Band of Gypsys”  or “Live at the Filmore” albums and have a good night.