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About
- With four records, hundreds of shows, and over six years of experience under his belt, Paul Demer is one of the most ambitious singer-songwriters in North Texas. Demer (19) attends the University of Texas at Arlington but spends almost every weekend playing concerts at home and around the country. Currently fronting the indie / pop trio, Second Story Feedback, he plays both full-band rock shows as well as intimate acoustic performances. Drawing influence from musicians like Switchfoot, James Taylor, Nickel Creek, and The Shins, Demer crafts uplifting melodic tunes; relatable yet organic and original. Lyrically, these songs ask questions, share memories, and speak of hope.
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- “Only 18 years old, Demer is a gifted lyricists beyond his years. He doesn’t whine, he tells a story using nice anecdotes and metaphors. While listening to Barks of Yore, it’s hard to imagine an 18-year-old having enough life experiences to write the album. But Demer executes so well, this is not an issue.”
-T.J. Griffin, UTA Shorthorn Newspaper Editor
"Paul Demer’s solo debut is an incredible display of his talent. From the nicely done acoustic guitar work to the flawless vocals, everything on this album is sure to electrify any listener. I was also impressed by the mature and enlightening lyrics of each song. The subjects that were addressed really make you think about life and faith, and are very encouraging. I enjoyed this album a lot, and I encourage any music fans to give it a listen."
-Cimarron Hatch, Indie Vision Music
“[T]this album is brilliant, uplifting, and an impressive step in Demer’s musical career.”
-Hunter Tolbert, writer for The Music Maven
“Using simple language, he continues to write lyrics that genuinely question and confess, reflect and hope.
If there is a right way to connect lyrics to music to listeners, Demer has achieved it in this EP.”
“Symphony Lifespan is a fully developed and more mature album. Right from the beginning creative hooks capture the listener's attention as the lyrics begin a journey through the wonders of life and nature.”
-Steven Taylor, Former Sound Engineer, The Door Clubs
“Indie Pop/Rock band, Second Story Feedback, have been writing and playing music together for over four years, and seem to have finally taken stride in the Indie music scene that makes up the local DFW metroplex.”
“Sonically, Symphony Lifespan offers a variety of instruments, including (but not limited to) tenor guitar, trumpet, synthesizer and a four piece orchestra over layers of infectious vocal melodies, memorable guitar licks, and pounding bass and drum sections. While the band retains its unique sound, this album of songs can best be compared to that of early Switchfoot, as most of the tracks are founded on catchy guitar riffs, often utilizing an acoustic guitar for leads.”
“From a lyrical perspective, lead vocalist and main songwriter Paul Demer has never been more poetic or profound. Demer’s focus with Symphony Lifespan lies mainly in the concept of constructing beauty in one’s own situations, often from an introspective standpoint. The album consistently poses questions to humanity as whole, compelling the listener to ask in every track, “In this symphony lifespan will you be harmony or dissonance?”
-Preston Eastwood , Viking Scroll Entertainment Editor
“Second Story Feedback, which includes two UTA students, has already released an EP and two-full-length albums, even though none of its members have reached the age of 20.”
“Symphony Lifespan is an above-average release from a band that, at such a young age, is already finding its footing.”
-Allen Baldwin, UTA Shorthorn Newspaper Editor
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- Day 2: Oklahoma City, OK
We left Tahlequah around 8 and had a rainy morning drive to Oklahoma City. After grabbing some lunch we set up camp at Starbucks. Austin slept in the car last night so he took a Starbucks nap while I went to explore downtown. The “Bricktown” area of OKC is really pretty cool! The rain brought in some nice cool weather and I had a great time walking the river walk.
Tonight’s venue was called Joe’s Addiction. It is a great little coffee house / church in a pretty rough part of town and shares a street with 3 strip clubs and a police station…. The coffee house was hosting a free dinner and we had some delicious spaghetti while meeting some locals. The crowd seemed to dig my set and a sweet woman named Laura bought both records! However, the most memorable part of the night was definitely the conversations we had with our new friends at Joe’s. This place is real and I honestly didn’t want to leave. The people that hang out there live in a tough place but their heart was inspiring.
Tonight we’re staying with a great family in Edmund, OK. A friend from my church knows them and, even though we’d never met before, they were more than willing to let us crash at their home. We even have a stellar bunk bed! Looking forward to spending the day in Tulsa tomorrow. Goodnight, moon.
- Day 1: Tahlequah, OK
Today was long. We left Arlington around 9:15, had lunch about half way, and made it to Tahlequah around 2:00. The show (which had ten bands and should have been called a festival) was supposed to start at 3:00 but ended up starting around 5:00. To pass the time we walked around downtown and checked out Norris Park, the original location of the show before it was changed to Dream Theatre.
The venue was literally an abandoned movie theatre. It had a pretty cool vibe but was a billion degrees… The show ended up being pretty good though. We made some new friends and saw some great Oklahoma bands play!
Tonight we’re staying in the promoter, Jason’s, garage. Goodnight, moon.
- May 17 // Hurst, TX (Kick-Off Show)
Austin and I couldn’t have asked for a better kick-off show for this tour. I’m incredibly thankful for everyone who came! My good friend and mentor, Michael Ellis, opened the show and played a great set of originals and a Gordon Lightfoot cover. My set went smoothly and the audience sang along really nicely at the end of “Sending Out a Dove”. We received some really generous donations which will help with the costs of the tour. Bravo, Hurst!
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- Just met our hosts for the night. Mr. & Mrs. Roberts are awesome!
- This coffee house / church is the real deal. http://t.co/aCkAjY20
- Rilver wok http://t.co/EqfKBRLl
- Sleepy day in OKC. Last night I slept in a garage and @austin_stearns slept in the car.
- Playing a show in Oklahoma City, OK at 6:00 PM today at Joe's Addiction http://t.co/qkTe5GYy
- Breakfast on the porch http://t.co/S1nyrkuN
- One of the groups tonight has a violinist. Always love to see that!
- Tonight's show is in an abandoned moved theatre. This is the projector I think... http://t.co/GfQiKybx
- Ay, Tahlequah http://t.co/JMh8Bhox
- Playing a show in Tahlequah, OK at 3:00 PM today at Dream Theatre http://t.co/bCX5iyqG
- Road trip, baby! http://t.co/Ht8cZ3LJ
- Austin built a last minute addition to our Merch set up... http://t.co/2dP11eno
- Bravo, Hurst! #thankful
- There is still time to come to st Philip for my your kick off! I go on at 8 http://t.co/nqr5hnUd
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- Check out Paul's full band!http://www.secondstoryfeedback.com
