{"id":1254,"date":"2016-07-26T19:53:21","date_gmt":"2016-07-26T19:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skyemediaonline.com\/wordpress\/?p=1254"},"modified":"2016-11-09T19:54:31","modified_gmt":"2016-11-09T19:54:31","slug":"tony-lucca-to-release-a-new-ep-in-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/skyemediaonline.com\/wordpress\/tony-lucca-to-release-a-new-ep-in-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Tony Lucca to release a new EP in August"},"content":{"rendered":"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n

July 26, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

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TONY LUCCA TO RELEASE A NEW EP IN AUGUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Digital EP includes three tracks recorded in Muscle Shoals<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Busy touring schedule planned this fall<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nashville-based singer-songwriter Tony Lucca is set to release a new digital EP on August 5, 2016 via Rock Ridge Music entitled\u00a0Tony Lucca: Sessions Vol 2: Muscle Shoals<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0 The three tracks on the release came from a day-long session Lucca did in Muscle Shoals, AL 10 years ago when he went to the music town to explore the area and get to know some writers and players in that scene.<\/p>\n

\u201cMuscle Shoals is far and away one of the most unassuming places I have ever been, much less written or recorded at,\u201d says Lucca.\u00a0 \u201cAt the same time, when folks say there\u2019s something in the air or the water, you can\u2019t help but believe them. There truly is an inspired energy there and you get the sense that everyone there is hip to it, as if in on some really well-kept secret. I remember trying to stay as present as possible, taking in what was easily one of the most memorable sessions of my career.\u201d<\/p>\n

The EP includes a cover of the Paul Simon tune \u201cStill Crazy After All These Years,\u201d as well as \u201cLonging\u201d (a song which first appeared on Lucca\u2019s album\u00a0Canyon Songs<\/em>) and \u201cIt\u2019s You\u201d (one of the very first songs Lucca ever wrote, which appeared on both his first album,\u00a0So Satisfied<\/em>, and his second album,\u00a0Strong Words, Softly Spoken,<\/em>\u00a0in two different incarnations).\u00a0 Says Lucca, \u201cThere is no other way to get my first two albums online right now unless you\u2019re one of my Patreon supporters, so I thought this would be a fun way for fans to get a new version of one of my very first songs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, Lucca appeared in the season 7 premiere of \u201cSun Studio Sessions<\/a>,\u201d the show that features performances recorded at the legendary studio in Memphis, TN, which airs on PBS stations across the country.\u00a0 He then released a digital EP,\u00a0Tony Lucca: Sessions Vol 1: Sun Studio<\/em><\/a>, which included three songs from the performance (\u201cDelilah,\u201d \u201cAnchored,\u201d and \u201cSmoke \u2019Em\u201d), in February.\u00a0 The previous EP and forthcoming EP are appropriate companion releases, each exploring time Lucca spent in important music hot-beds:\u00a0 Memphis and Muscle Shoals.<\/p>\n

Last month, Lucca played a show in his hometown of Nashville at 3rd & Lindsley in celebration of his album\u00a0Canyon Songs<\/em>\u2019 10th anniversary this year.\u00a0 He performed the album in its entirety track-for-track, as well as a second set of Lucca classics from over the years.\u00a0 Joining him onstage at this very special event were \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d winner and recent tour mate David Cook, Lady Antebellum guitarist Jason “Slim” Gambill, Nick Bearden of Jamestown Revival, Tim Jones of Truth and Salvage Co., and tour mate Christian Lopez.\u00a0 A recording of\u00a0Canyon Songs<\/em>\u00a0live will be mixed by the legendary Sun Studio and released later this year.\u00a0 Many fans and critics concede the crown jewel of Lucca\u2019s catalog is the emotive\u00a0Canyon Songs<\/em>, a touching 10-track tip of the cap to the legendary Laurel Canyon sound immortalized by master musicians including Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Joni Mitchell and Jackson Browne.<\/p>\n

For Lucca, who was raised in a very large musical family in Detroit, a short stint doing the Hollywood shuffle\/auditioning actor thing led him to recognize his true passion: music.\u00a0 A number of albums and EPs followed.\u00a0 Lucca has made myriad television appearances on popular shows such as “Parenthood,” “The Tonight Show,” “Last Call with Carson Daly,” “The All New Mickey Mouse Club,” the Aaron Spelling-produced “Malibu Shores,” as well as small roles in some independent features.\u00a0 He was also the source of tabloid fodder during his years dating actress Keri Russell, as well as when he was a third place finisher on Season 2 of “The Voice” (which served as a springboard for a series of additional key career milestones, including the signing of a recording contract with Adam Levine\u2019s 222 Records, as well as high profile stints on tour with the likes of Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson and Sara Bareilles, among countless others).<\/p>\n

Lucca is set to hit the road this fall for an extensive cross-country tour (see full tour schedule below).\u00a0 Lucca has planned a Southeast, Northeast and Midwest series of co-headlining dates with Alex Dezen (of The Damnwells) which they are billing as the \u201cHeads or Tails Tour.\u201d\u00a0 (Joining Dezen and Lucca on their run will be Christian Lopez.) Lucca also plans to head out after that with Tyrone Wells for a series of twelve West Coast and Texas shows.<\/p>\n

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TONY LUCCA TOUR SCHEDULE:<\/b><\/p>\n

7\/30\/16 \u2013 Oswego, IL \u2013 Oswego Beats & Eats Festival<\/p>\n

8\/2\/16 \u2013 Los Angeles, CA \u2013 Hotel Caf\u00e9 (w\/Keaton Simons and Christian Lopez)<\/p>\n

8\/20\/16 \u2013 Nashville, TN \u2013 Musician\u2019s Corner, Centennial Park (w\/Christian Lopez)<\/p>\n

9\/11\/16 \u2013 Spring Lake, MI \u2013 Courtyard Sessions<\/p>\n

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Tony Lucca\/Alex Dezen co-headlining \u201cHeads or Tails Tour\u201d (with Christian Lopez):<\/b><\/p>\n

9\/25\/16 \u2013 Decatur, GA \u2013 Eddie\u2019s Attic<\/p>\n

9\/26\/16 \u2013 Norfolk, VA \u2013 Work|Release<\/p>\n

9\/27\/16 \u2013 Vienna, VA \u2013 Jammin Java<\/p>\n

9\/28\/16 \u2013 Philadelphia, PA \u2013 World Caf\u00e9 Live Upstairs<\/p>\n

9\/30\/16 \u2013 New York, NY \u2013 Highline Ballroom<\/p>\n

10\/3\/16 \u2013 Pittsburgh, PA \u2013 Club Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n

10\/4\/16 \u2013 Columbus, OH \u2013 Rumba Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n

10\/7\/16 \u2013 Chicago, IL \u2013 City Winery<\/p>\n

10\/8\/16 \u2013 Minneapolis, MN \u2013 Triple Rock Social Club<\/p>\n

10\/9\/16 \u2013 Cedar Falls, IA \u2013 Cedar Valley House Concerts<\/p>\n

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Tony Lucca tour dates with Tyrone Wells:<\/b><\/p>\n

10\/21\/16 \u2013 Phoenix, AZ \u2013 Crescent Ballroom<\/p>\n

11\/4\/16 \u2013 Dallas, TX \u2013 Kessler<\/p>\n

11\/5\/16 \u2013 Austin, TX \u2013 Stubb\u2019s Jr.<\/p>\n

11\/6\/16 \u2013 Houston, TX \u2013 HOB Bronze Peacock<\/p>\n

11\/9\/16 \u2013 Denver, CO \u2013 Soiled Dove<\/p>\n

11\/11\/16 \u2013 Spokane, WA \u2013 Bartlett<\/p>\n

11\/12\/16 \u2013 Portland, OR \u2013 Aladdin Theater<\/p>\n

11\/13\/16 \u2013 Seattle, WA \u2013 Triple Door<\/p>\n

11\/16\/16 \u2013 San Francisco, CA \u2013 Chapel<\/p>\n

11\/17\/16 \u2013 Santa Barbara, CA \u2013 Soho<\/p>\n

11\/19\/16 \u2013 Los Angeles, CA \u2013 Troubadour<\/p>\n

11\/20\/16 \u2013 San Juan Capistrano, CA \u2013 The Coach House<\/p>\n

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www.tonylucca.com<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0www.facebook.com\/TonyLucca<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0@luccadoes<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0www.instagram.com\/Luccadoes<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2016   TONY LUCCA TO RELEASE A NEW EP IN AUGUST Digital EP includes three tracks recorded in Muscle Shoals Busy touring schedule planned this fall   Nashville-based singer-songwriter Tony Lucca is set to release a new digital EP on August 5, 2016 via Rock Ridge Music entitled\u00a0Tony Lucca: Sessions … <\/p>\n

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