It’s a lazy Sunday for me here at The Round Table – so figured I’d share a free song I just downloaded myself. Thanks to the folks at Rock Ridge Music, download a cover of Joni Mitchell’s “Case of You” performed by Tony Lucca and Keaton Simons. The pair are currently on tour together and decided to lay down this track just for the fans. All you have to do is click the link below and surrender your email address to Tony. Well worth it — I’d say. Enjoy.
You’ve heard me wax-poetic on how completely amazing Tony Lucca is in the past so I’ll keep this post short. Just two days ago, Mr. Lucca premiered his newest song “Anchored” during an appearance on Peter Himmelman’s “Furious World.” Check out the performance below. Oh, and you’re welcome.
Sara Bareilles announced last night via Twitter that she was releasing a FREE EP to thank her fans for all the love. She was sparse on details as to what the EP would entail, but told fans to check her official site today for details. True to her word, when I visited Sara’s website this morning I was greeted with a treat…actually two treats.
Not only did she release a free live EP of her (amazing) GravityTour, but it also features the man, Tony Lucca, on a Bruce Springsteen cover of “I’m on Fire.” For those unaware of the Tony Lucca/Sara B connection, he opened for her during the Gravity Tour. The EP features live versions of hits from her debut album, Little Voice, including “Bottle it Up,” “Vegas,” “Gravity,” and of course “Love Song.”
So how do you get the EP? Simply visit her official site, provide your email address and you’ll receive a download link. Well worth coughing up an email address, I’d say. Thanks, Sara. Now… all we need is a new album!
As a perpetual touring artist, Tony Lucca is no stranger to the noisy dive bar scene – regardless of which city he finds himself in. While there are always going to be loud, disrespectful people who (drunkenly) chat their way through his set, that doesn’t mean that he isn’t keenly aware to the fact that his fans paid their hard-earned cash to experience his show. With that in mind, Mr. Lucca faced the disruption head on, suppressed his frustration after addressing the situation briefly and went on to deliver a stellar performance.
He switched it up from his typical acoustic setting and was accompanied by a keyboardist and percussionist. As always Mr. Lucca mixed crowd favorites like “So Long,” “Death of Me,” and “Melancholy Collar” with newer songs in “Undertow,” “Foxy Jane,” and “Stay With Me.” (aka the Britney/JT song). He even shared a poignant moment as he unveiled his newest song written for his now 8-week-old daughter. Thankfully even the loud talkers in the back of the venue managed to listen albeit ever so briefly.
Looking for a way to keep warm on a cold December night? Well, we have the perfect remedy. The incomparable Tony Lucca hits NYC for one night only, Friday, December 11th, at Sullivan Hall.
Mr. Lucca will be joined by fellow singer-songwriters Matt Lowell and Josh Hoge. Doors are at 7:00p and the show starts at 7:30p (sharp). If you like acoustic bluesy-rock mixed with pop and folk influences, you won’t want to miss this show. Over the last seven years I’ve brought many friends (some not even music fans) to Tony Lucca shows around the U.S. and each one has left his show a fan. He’s that good.
We’re continuing with our free music Wednesday to get you through the day, thanks to our good friends at Rock Ridge Music. On November 11th three of Rock Ridge’s finest, Benjy Davis Project, Andrew Hoover, and Joe Firstman will team up to perform at Sullivan Hall here in NYC.
Let’s just say it’s a singer-songwriter showcase made in heaven — all that’s missing is the amazing Tony Lucca. Hey Rock Ridge, can you get Tony on board?! I digress.
The Canal Room was rocking as the Evening of the Feeling Song Tour touched down in NYC on Tuesday night. Matt Duke, Tony Lucca, and Jay Nash provided hours of incredible music, a mini-jam session, as well as a few surprise guests including the lovely Sara Bareilles and talented Curtis Peoples. While the clear headliner appeared to be Jay Nash, it was Matt Duke’s and Tony Lucca’s sets that stole the show.
So, who is Matt Duke? Well, he’s a pint-sized (in comparison to the towering Jay Nash), singer-songwriter who has an affinity for a four letter word that rhymes with “duck.” His songs were poignant and emotional, his delivery was intense and focused. He commanded the stage he even though a rather noisy audience didn’t give him the respect he deserved on stage, which seemed to be an issue for all of the performers. Tony Lucca and Curtis Peoples confided with us post show that “the audience thinks you can’t hear or see them when you’re on stage. You can and you do. Trick is finding a way to politely say ’shut the f-ck up.”
Tony Lucca, or as I like to call him “the hardest working man in the indie music scene”, is back on the road again. This time, he’s teamed up with Jay Nash, Matt Duke and Roy Jay for the Evening of The Feeling Song Tour, which stops in NYC tonight, September 15th, at the Canal Room in Tribeca. And yes, I’ll be in attendance to see it all go down (happy birthday to me!).
I’ve seen Tony Lucca perform several solo gigs over the years, so it’ll be interesting to see him share the spotlight with his tour-mates. Meanwhile, in support of their 25-city US Tour, Lucca and Nash are releasing a series of video blogs from the road. The latest installment, vlog #6, finds an unshaven Lucca in Wyoming at Snowy Range Music Festival, checking out the local talent including 14 yr old guitarist, Michaela Rae, and clips from his set with Jay Nash. Always the crowd-pleaser, Lucca received quite a few compliments from his audience.
Check out the video below — also, if you haven’t seen him live in concert, it’s damn near time you did. Remaining dates for the tour can be found at Lucca’s official site. For NYC fans, catch a bonus performance and signing tonight, before the Canal Room gig, at Barnes & Noble located in Columbus Circle (1972 Broadway @ 66th Street), 5pm sharp.
Yup, the economy is still in shambles and there’s not much we can do about it. The good news is our friends at Rock Ridge Music are giving away music from some of their best artists for free. That’s right – free – as in no strings attached.
If you like what you hear, be sure to visit the artists’ sites and purchase their albums. We all love free music, but it goes a long way to support these guys and gals that work hard to entertain us. Thanks for continuing to be awesome Rock Ridge!
The twenty-one year old, blue-eyed soul-man is set to release his debut album Chances, Stances, & Romances on September 22nd and if the lead single “Lie to Me” is any indication of what’s to come then the future’s bright for Hoover. The upbeat track features hints of R&B, soul and funk with a clever universal pop twist that should appeal to many folks.
We started as a three friends having conversations about music during lunches together at the office. Since then we have expanded to seven members, including a Chi-town native, and the conversations have gotten bigger and better. The Round Table has grown into a casual setting where music aficionados can gather to discuss all things music. Topics include (but not limited to) artists and bands, new music releases, concerts, recording industry news and concerns, and the occasional nugget of entertainment gossip. We have tastes that cover the entire music spectrum and love to share them (and our opinions) with each other. We are The Round Table! Come join the conversation!
The Canal Room was rocking as the Evening of the Feeling Song Tour touched down in NYC on Tuesday night. 
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