Lucas Stagg

Rod Nicholson - Scene Magazine: By turns confessional and narrative, the tunes here are presented in an unadorned performance and production style that throws their lyrical and melodic content into sharp relief. Name-checking this material influence-wise would include some fine artists such as Joe Ely, Townes Van Zandt and John Prine. Lucas Stagg measures up well against such vintage stuff while projecting his own clear style, no mean feat in itself. Whether it's the James Burton chug of 'Hell Bent' or the straight-up cautionary tale 'Doin' Time', the order of the day is sharp playing, strong clear vocal harmonies and melodies that stick in the mind.
Lucas Stagg Band (LSB) is a rock group featuring the Toronto based songwriter / front man, as well as former 'Droops' rhythm section Danny Alac on bass, and Chris Flannigan on drums. Stagg maintains a rigorous touring schedule, including three recent Eastern Canada tours with solo artist and casual 'Skydigger', Paul MacLeod. Stagg and his band have been stirring things up in Toronto hot spots such as The Dakota Tavern. While performing in New York City, a video for 'Under The Gun', the first single off their first CD, 'Concrete', was shot. In 2011, LSB will release their sophomore release, 'Stubborn Moon', featuring Columbus, OH native Jim Wolfe on Keyboards.