The BioThe Lucas Cates Band hails from Madison, WI. Like Geffen Record's Garbage, this band has the potential to be Madison's next big act. Three years into the making of this pop/rock group reveals a momentum that, as an independent, is like no other. The Lucas Cates Band has two full-length albums; music videos; national tours; AAA, college, and international radio presence; five web pages; appearances on morning shows around the country; ten Madison Area Music Awards, and a song picked up by the Cincinnati Ballet as a modern dance piece. The band has been fortunate to create a label prototype without actually calling the project a label.
Cates says, "It's great outsourcing all the things a major label could do for you to smaller, independent organizations that are trying to establish themselves as well. It makes for a very strong team as everyone is excited about their role and everyone is trying to make it together." Lucas tends to downplay the many hours he puts into booking and management, but it is evident that the hard work has paid off. In three years this band has skyrocketed to a level at which most independents can only dream. Lucas's band mates--Kenny Leiser-guitar and violin, Mark Noxon-bass, and Jesse Warmka-drums--have all formerly been in other bands together and have an unbelievable chemistry.
Lucas states their paths crossed through former band member Matt Rodgers, who in turn passed on his role in the group to Mark Noxon. "We are young, fresh and ready to go," says Cates. "Half the battle is finding players willing to dedicate themselves to the cause and, of course, being willing to quit their day jobs to pursue a common dream. We have the means to travel, play, and entertain. We are best friends and it shows on stage." All four are fantastic musicians, and their two/three part harmonies expose the bond between these players.
"We are so incredibly fortunate to have had so many wonderful people involved with our project. I believe we have the best of both worlds, we know the value of hard work, and we support and believe in each other. If we didn't think this project had a chance to go somewhere big, we'd all be the first to tell each other that. The communication is open and the relationships are binding. We are in it for the long haul."
The band released their sophomore CD recently in Madison, WI. Aptly entitled "All the Pieces," this CD is an eclectic mix of ballads, mid-tempo, and up-tempo numbers that range in style from rock to pop to alternative country to acoustic. All of the songs on the CD were written by Lucas Cates and arranged by the band. The CD was independently produced and pressed. Their first record, "Contradictory", in two years, has sold in excess of 2000 copies.
With six national tours in 2008, a brand new CD, and seven national tours already planned for 2009, TLCB is taking their music to the road. The band's tours will take them across the nation, and music fans will enjoy the opportunity to see this talented young band in many differing locales. Now introducing, The Lucas Cates Band.
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TLCB LIVE!Lucas Cates - Lead Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
Mark Noxon - Bass and back vocals
Jesse Warmka - Drums and back vocals
Kenny Lesier - Electric Guitars and back vocals
The Lucas Cates Band has appeared on:
-Good Day Atlanta
-Good Morning Memphis
-WGN 9 Chicago
-WISC TV 3 9pm News
-Urban Theatre (T.V.)
-Live at Five(WISC-TV)
-105.5 WMMM for Â?Live from Studio MÂ? (AAA Radio)
-KBUT Crested Butte Radio
-XM Satelitte Radio
-Sanyu FM, Uganda
-East African Radio
-and 197 College Radio stations Nationwide and in Canada!
They have shared the stage with The Gabe Dixon Band, John Eddie, DesYarmond Edison, Down the Line, 56 Hope Road, Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root, and Corey Smith to name a few....
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Press"Ridiculously catchy songs, Bouncy infectious melodies and memorable lyrics, Addictive!!!!!
"a collaboration of lively and talented musicians....if your attention isn't caught by the soothing vocals, great acoustics, then you, my friend, should check to see if you're still breathing."
-Veronica Ramos Space City Rock Houston, TX
"If Lucas Cates and his band aren't being enjoyed nationally within the year, there is something seriously wrong with the Triple A music industry."
Jeff Black/105.5 Triple M Radio
"The song 'Contradictory' is unique pop-country-rock-punk-cool. Sounds kind of like a midwestern modern-day Elvis Costello." Broadjam Review
"...With gentle, reflective songs and teen-idol good looks, Cates has all the trappings of mass-market appeal.
-Rich Albertoni/The Isthmus "..His slightly gravelly baritone gives a lot of weight to the stories on his new disc.
-TheOnion
"Lucas Cates is quickly gaining notoriety for his impassioned and fresh acoustic songwriting prowess." Rick's Cafe
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