NEWS

Van Sereno will appear on Peatsridge festival this year on the Homegrown roots stage. All three cds will be available for purchase at the Foghorn Records merchandise stand and also the official Peatsridge merch desk.
posted 11.10.07

Canberra fans will have another chance to check out Van live at Hippo bar on November 1. Sydneysiders lookout for Van Serenos first aussie summer festival appearance at Bondi Music Festival November17 (Bondi Beach Pavilion).
posted 11.10.07

"Van Sereno" has teamed up with "Claude Hay" for a double album launch! With "Itu" and "Bonnie and Natalie" as supports, Ruby Rabbit (231 oxford st darlinghurst) rocks on October27! Vans new album "another way" will be available on itunes after this date (c/o Foghorn/MGM distribution).
posted 11.10.07

Van Sereno has made it to the top100 of this years musicoz competition check out www.musicoz.org
posted 11.10.07

The PinoyTV film crew are working on two of Van's new videoclips. Van flew to Melbourne and spent three days shooting the clips September8-11. Featuring top models Clem Rawlik (for "little bonsai") and Kylie Layfield (for "anyway"), the clips should be finished post production very shortly.
posted 11.09.07

Van successfully performed at Bay Of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival (from August10-12). Playing in pubs, clubs and even the streets of Paihia and Kawakawa township throughout the three day festival Van made new friends with both locals, tourists and fellow festival musicians.
posted 16.08.07

On his first Canberra appearances, Pheonix Bar and Transit Bar are delighted with his performances and invite Van back whenever he wishes to return to the Australian capitol. With Mario Gordon playing alongside him on percussion, the shows were a success.
>posted 22.07.07

The Van Sereno Trio, comprising of Rosie Henshaw and Byron Mark complete a one week residency at Kosciusko Chalet, Charlottes Pass. Receiving much approval from the Chalet guests, selling a few cds and gaining more fans to add to their mailing list and myspace following, they were regarded as the best band yet for the season by the jolly staff and management... And thankfully by the snowboard lessons attended, the snowy mountains village did not have to put up with Vans many falls and accidents too much on the slopes.
>posted 15.07.07

Van Sereno and Byron Mark went in to Damien Gerard Studios today, with Russel Pilling at the mixing desk, to record a brand new album in the one session sitting. Leaving it very raw, this new batch of twelve songs tracks van on vocals/guitar and byron on percussion/keys deeming it as Vans first acoustic live album recording. Titling it "another way", it will not be released till later this year.
>posted 02.06.07

Fresh from a tropical island getaway, Van and Rosie went in to the studio today to record their co-written song "you and i" at damien gerard studios, along with friend Byron Mark on keys. no plans have been penned as yet as to whether they intend to release it or not, for now it remains on the shelf until further notice.
>posted 17.05.07

Van is in Thailand working with duo partner Rosie Henshaw throughout the whole month of April at Catch Beachclub, Phukets most fashionable beachclub (an fnb outlet of Twin Palms Resort).
>posted 01.04.07

At long last Van Sereno has been played, for the first time ever, on a commercial radio station! big thanks to the "roots and all" show on Triple J, for playing 'persistence' on tuesday 6th march, and 'little bonsai' on thursday 8th march.
>posted 09.03.07

The 'Persistence' album launch, march 6th at the vanguard, was a huge success! 94.5fbiFM carts and live interview (on alisons 'chalk it up' monday arvos), a feature article on page2 of Mix, and a quarter page drum media add all helped fill the room to capacity. All three acts played tight sets much to the pleasure of the appreciative audience (many of whom were friends and family). Vans band was comprised of Van Sereno (vocals/guitar) Byron Mark (keys/percussion), Rosie Henshaw (backing vocals/percussion), Ross Ferraro (drums) and straight off the plane from Trinidad and New York, Jarrol Renaud (bass). Mike and wendy of 'redeeming features' videotaped the performance whilst Warren of 'overexposed photography' took photographs of the night.
>posted 07.03.07

Van Sereno has signed a distribution deal with Foghorn Records. This means that Foghorn will be in charge of the physical distribution of the new CD "persistence" in Australia and New Zealand, plus digital downloads worldwide. its a similar deal to what Van had with MGM on the old album "i think i know". as of march 5, the new album "persistence" will be available for download worldwide. march 6 will be the official album launch, at 'The Vanguard' with funky support band 'Dlivr' and vans old friend 'claude hay'. Sydneysiders, its time to party!
>posted 14.02.07

The new video "persistence" is complete and has been uploaded to youtube.com and also attached on myspace.com/vansereno all credit goes to director Jaclyn Amor and her production crew.
>posted 25.01.07

Peatsridge festival, which happened at the end of 2006 and a bit at the start of 2007, was awesome. The Van Sereno band was formed again, this time with a different line-up, Rosie Henshaw (of 'tangerine project') on bass and bvs, Ross Ferraro (of 'the botanics' and 'the goods') on drums, Byron Mark (of 'dlivr') on keys, and their afternoon set was one of the standouts at the 'home grown roots' stage. big thanks to those that came, you know who you are. the band will be playing again for the album launch.
>posted 05.01.07

Van will be taking a break from the orginals sydney live circuit this month. There are a few covers gigs that he will be doing in and around sydney though (eg the paddys residency at the casino). Rumours hav it he's working on a christmas song...
>posted 20.12.06

The shooting of the new videoclip was a success, thanks to director Jaclyn Amor and her crew and Jose the cinematographer with his skateboard dolly. Van reports that model Michelle Rodriguez was delightful to work with and the team at post production are certain to finish up with a solid second clip for Van.
>posted 18.11.06

Van will be in NY first week of November to shoot his brand new videoclip. He has decided to record the title track of the new album. It will spearhead the promotional campaign early next year when the new album is released. Should anybody from NY wish to appear on the clip please do not hesitate to contact him via myspace.
>posted 20.10.06

Van has entered "suspicious" into this years Sunscreen music video competition. If you'd like to rate/vote for him please go to www.fotsun.com Also Van has entered Triple J unearthed "suspicious", "leave" and "pick one" are all up for rating. If you'd like to rate/vote for him please go to triplejunearthed.com Van sincerely appreciates the support.
>posted 10.10.06

William Bowden has been chosen to master the new album. He was the producer for "i think i know" and judging from the great job he did on the first project, album number two is in good hands. Currently Van is co-ordinating with photographer Glen Shippley and graphic designer David Muscat for the artwork. MADcds have agreed to press and duplicate.
>posted 03.10.06

Tracking and mixdown is complete! Russell Pilling at Damien Gerard Studios has done a good job with album number two. The band is confident in saying that this album will be better received than the first one. Van has written a more elaborate report on the september sessions on his myspace page. www.myspace.com/vansereno
>posted 30.09.06

Well into rehearsals and pre-production this whole month in preparation for the big recording two week block in september. The band is sounding good, sticking to the standard line up bass, drums, keys, guitar. The songs are just about ready for laying down, just a couple of minor adjustments on arrangements.
>posted 16.08.06

Van has dived straight back into gigging and started work on the next album project. Fresh from his european vacation, he wrote a summer song about being on holidays that is set to appear in the next album. About an incident in Paris France, it was written on a beach on Barcelona Spain and then completed on a contiki bus somewhere in the French Riviera.
>posted 04.07.06

Van will be taking a well-deserved holiday to europe from mid june to mid july. His first show back will be a showcase for "home grown roots" at sydneys 'the vanguard' king street newtown on july 19.
>posted 16.06.06

Brightly Diaz of Star Central magazine has written an article, both available in print and online. Check out http://www.starcentralmagazine.com/whatshot.html
>posted 16.06.06

Van has joined myspace and would like to invite everybody to come and join him there. Check out www.myspace.com/vansereno
>posted 04.05.06

Foghorn Records has invited Van Sereno for inclusion into their inaugural "Home Grown Roots" compilation cd. Known for their successful "Grow Your Own" compilation series (featuring local bands), this CD features australian independent singer/songwriters and will be available at your local retail outlet through MGM distribution. Set for early June release, Van has decided to push forward a brand new song for the occassion, his first duet songwriting collaboration with fellow singer/songwriter itu taito. He went into Damien Gerards Studios last month and recorded the new track. Fans may get a little surprise with this exclusive project appearance.
>posted 01.05.06

Producer/Sound Engineer Michael Stavrou (author of "Mixing with your mind") was kind enough to mention Van Sereno as the support act to 'The Crush' in his article "Stavs word" of this months Audio Technology magazine.
>posted 15.04.06

Van is taking some time off the live circuit to concentrate on writing new material for the next album. With intent to stay true to the art of songwriting, he has decided to stay with a raw acoustic sound and make the new tracks lyrics driven rather than the production. Sonicly he wants to keep it simple so as not to detract from the purity of the song. He's been getting good feedback from supporters that bought the first album and is adamant to make this project a bigger and better one at that.
>posted 18.03.06

The big show at the vanguard in Newtown supporting Tiffani Wood turned out to be a great night, with Van Sereno supporters out in full force. Van thanks his two buddies Diego and Peter for choosing to have their farewell party at his gig, fellow academy students filled the whole upstairs mezzanine!
>posted 13.02.06

Melbourne luthier Mark Malmborg is in the workshop constructing a masterpiece acoustic guitar custom ordered by Van Sereno, the worlds first stubbie cutaway Marand guitar (based on Diesels stubbie EMD Marand). Sydneysiders should be able to see the new addition to his collection from March at his live shows.
>posted 23.01.06

Foghorn Records compilation CD "Sounds Like Cafe Volume 9" has included Van's track "leave" for inclusion, alongside other independent Aussie acts Renee Geyer, Evermore, Renny Field etc.
>posted 10.12.05

2rdj88.1fm has placed certain tracks from "i think i know" on regular rotation. Van expresses his thanks to radio announcers Yash, Sheila, Jimmy V, Naresh, Dinesh and Jenny.
>posted 22.10.05

Van Sereno scored a support slot for hot US RnB act John Legend at the Metro 01.10.2005 performing to a sold out capacity crowd of 1000 people.
>posted 22.09.05

Foghorn Records compilation CD "Sounds Like Cafe Volume 7" has included Van's title track "i think i know" for inclusion, alongside other independent Aussie acts Renee Geyer, Evermore, Renny Field etc.
>posted 29.06.05

Australian Guitar magazine
is the first to review the album 'i think i know' on their September issue. "Its nice to hear songwriters other than rappers having fun with the rythm and sound of words" - J. Adam Ovis
>posted 29.09.05

Australian Music Online has decided to profile Van Sereno for the week of May 23, 2005 (www.amo.org.au).
>posted 18.05.05

The first track "Are You Ready" from Van Sereno's solo debut album has been included on the ABC Local Radio music site OzTrax (www.abc.net.au/oztrax).
>posted 18.05.05

Van's first on-air interview 2RRR 88.5fm conducted by Paul E.J. on friday 13th May 2005 at 6.50am. That same night he supported Diesel to a sold out show at The Manly Boatshed.
>posted 18.05.05

From first week of May, 2005 "I Think I Know" Van Sereno's independent solo debut album will be available through your usual music retail outlet. HMV, Sanity, JB HiFi, Borders, Fish Records, Leading Edge Music are some examples. Retailing at $29.95 and nationally distributed through MGM Distribution.
>posted 05.05.05

The album launch, at V Bar on 29th April 2005, was a complete success. Filled the venue up at capacity 250! Thank you to all the Sydney based folks that came down and supported. The videoclip "Suspicious" was also launched and screened for the first time. RAGE has just been given it, fingers crossed they'll play it...
>posted 05.05.05

Van Sereno is one of 24 acts selected to be in the pilot reality based TV show "Unsigned & Unplugged". His 21minute set in full band mode at Sydneys prestigious "The Metro" on wednesday 20th April, fired up the cameras and dazzled the live studio audience. Producer Hunter Gibb shall be pitching the show to all major networks as soon as post production editing is complete. Keith Armitage from 'Songwriters Live' was the host of the show, Amber Petty out and about on personal interviews with the band.
>posted 30.04.05

A huge THANKS to all my friends that braved the stormy weather to work as an Extra on my videoclip "Suspicious". Filmed on location V Bar, 111 Liverpool Street Sydney on 22nd March 2005. Big thanks to Director Natalie Palomo and her production team 'Inspirare' for such a great experience.
>posted 05.04.05

Van has completed tracking on the album! Mixdown starts next week. Its sounding great so far! Patience is virtue...
>posted 05.03.05

Foghorn Media has agreed to take on Van Sereno on a 6 week marketing campaign. Big thanks to Marshall Cullen, with him at the helm the album shall definately take off.
>posted 05.03.05

Van has started work on his solo debut album. Drums and bass tracks are complete! He will take a break for Christmas and will start up again first thing next year. He hopes to release it early next year.
>posted 28.11.04

Van has decided to not sign with 456 Records. However the album project will go ahead, in full independent glory he has chosen to finance it himself choosing Nathan Johnson (Sleepy Jackson, Citizen Dog) as sound engineer and William Bowden (Gerling, Red Riders, The Cops) as mastering engineer.
>posted 7.10.04

456 Records is expressing interest in signing Van Sereno to a recording contract!
>posted 30.09.04

Van Sereno has his first out of town gig! Those of you in Newcastle please head down to Seven Seas Hotel in Carrington on 16th April, 2004.
> posted 04.04.04

Van has been selected by 456 Records to be a part of "band week" as part of the reality based TV Show "The Resort" airing on channel 10. It shall be Vans first international show outside of Australia, and the first time infront of a camera. Alongside Renny Field, Rebecca Henry, Sarina Jennings, Inakin, Kitch, Dreamshifter, Venus Fly Trap, Town Hall Steps, Darren Conway, Pennsylvanian Tennis Club, the week shall run from March 7 through to March 13, 2004. The show will be filmed on location at Malolo Island, Fiji due for screening next month.
>posted 23.03.04

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