Austin Lucas

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Austin Lucas
Born Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1997–present
Labels New West
Website austinlucasmusic.com

Austin Lucas is an American indie artist best known for his own blend of folk punk.

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Early years

Lucas grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, but moved to the Czech Republic in 2003. In 2008, he relocated back to the United States. He is the son of Bob Lucas, who is a producer/songwriter best known for his work with Alison Krauss. Lucas spent six years as a member of the Indiana University Children's Choir. [1]

Career

Lucas was bassist and backing vocalist in the band Twenty Third Chapter from 1997 to 1999 and lead vocalist in Rune from 1998 to 2000. He was also involved with the band K10 Prospect as lead singer/guitarist from 2000 to 2004. He then played lead guitar in the Prague-based band Guided Cradle, starting in 2004. He has also worked with fellow indie artist Chuck Ragan. The two first collaborated in 2007 when they released a split album, and later on the Bristle Ridge record in 2008. [2] Lucas took part in the Revival Tour alongside Ragan, Ben Nichols of Lucero, and Tim Barry. [3] The following year, he rejoined the Revival Tour alongside his father, Ragan, Barry, Frank Turner, Jim Ward, and other artists. [4]

In 2013, Lucas was signed to New West Records and released a new studio album, Stay Reckless.[ citation needed ]

On August 17, 2018, he released the album Immortal Americans on Cornelius Chapel Records.[ citation needed ]

Lucas, who is anti-fascist, [5] [6] Jewish, and openly pansexual, has spoken about how the American country music genre is "a very cis, hetero club overall", and how he used to worry that his identity and politics might negatively affect his career. [7]

Discography

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References

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  2. "Discography – Austin Lucas [OFFICIAL WEBSITE]". Austinlucasmusic.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved January 2, 2011.
  3. "Austin Lucas op Myspace Music – Gratis gestreamde MP3's, foto's en Videoclips". Myspace.com. Retrieved January 2, 2011.
  4. "Revival Tour 2009 w/Chuck Ragan, Jim Ward, many more". brooklynvegan.com. August 12, 2009. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  5. "American Songwriter and Activist Austin Lucas is Finally Returning to Prague". Prague Morning. April 30, 2022. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  6. "Austin Lucas Debuts an Anti-Fascist Folk-Punk Anthem, "Already Dead"". American Songwriter. August 27, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  7. "One Hot Minute: Austin Lucas | Holler". holler.country. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  8. "Austin Lucas Keeps Chasing Liberation • Country Queer". Country Queer . November 14, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  9. "Austin Lucas dips into dark Americana sound on socially relevant Alive in the Hot Zone album". glidemagazine.com. October 29, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2022.