A love letter to New York City chronicling happiness and heartbreak across the 5 boroughs. Recorded in Rhinebeck, NY in 2013. Co-produced by Steve Power (Robbie Williams, Joe Cocker) and Grammy Winner Will Hensley.

12 originals that harken back to the golden days of AM radio, true piano pop/rock in the mold of Billy Joel and Elton John. Recorded in various studios across London throughout 2009 and 2010, it was produced by Jerry Abbott and Grant Black and mixed by Steve Power.

Originally intended to be Velard’s major label debut for EMI, The Planeteer was his breakthrough into the world of mainstream piano pop. It contains his biggest radio hit, “Joni”. Produced by Roger Greenawalt (Ben Kweller, The Pierces) and Steve Power, it was recorded in both Brooklyn and London between 2007 and 2008.