News.
April News
To say things keeping moving is an understatement. We try to remind ourselves daily, of how fortunate we are, and make sure to “keep our gratitude above our expectations”. (Ray Wylie Hubbard quote)
HELP! We need help. We are trying to put more focus on growing our social media. More than ever, those likes shares and follows mean the world. Any help you can give us in liking and sharing, is how we keep building a fan base for Luke. Thank you so much!
New Music-
Wherever You’re Going- 4/19 (I think this is Luke’s favorite to date)
Hey Bartender – 5/10 (Nick had this one tucked away)
Country As All Get Out- 5/24
Lake Day Sunset- ???? a surprise release
I don’t have in front of me how many are in process, but trust me, there’s no shortage of great songs coming!
Keep an eye on the website for the schedule, blessed to be busy.
SC Music Hall Of Fame 4/25
Nashville writing- 4/29
New Venues- A huge thank you to the new venues that are bringing us into play.
Sip & Ride – Easley
City of Clemson
Your Pie Dockside
Sassafras Flower Farm
City of Laurens
IPI Fest
Independence Harley
PS….Likes Shares and Follows!
March 2024
Spring is here and we’ve been able to play outside with the WILDCARDS! This past weekend at the Silos was phenomenal! It was also the first time we got to bring out the light show!
New Music-
Thanks everyone for giving “Calling It Your Job, Don’t Make It Right” a stream, it’s a fun song that continues to gain traction!
The next release is on 3/29 “Slow Motion Things” this is the song I wrote after my wreck. Its about that feeling of being in slow motion.
The song behind that will be “Wherever You’re Going” (that’s where I’ll be). I’m really proud of this song, it took a long time to write it, but I’m very proud of the way it turned out.
We’re sending 3 new songs to the studio this week for upcoming releases, and I’ve just finished the bass track for “Old Soul” I wrote for my papa. So there’s a ton of new music coming your way!
April 6th- immediately following the Spring Game, the Wildcards and I will be at the ESSO CLUB!
April 6th – we’ll also be at our monthly show at Smiley’s on the Roxx later that evening!
April 23rd - I’ll be back at the singer/ songwriter event, Song For Survivors. The benefit is a fundraiser for the Pickens County Advocacy Center. I hope you’ll consider lending a hand.
April 25th- I’ll be involved with the SC Music Hall of Fame event, performing and receiving a recognition. I’m both honored and humbled to be noticed.
New Venues-
A huge thank you to the new venues that are bringing us in to play. The venue crisis in SC is real, and we encourage everyone to at least goggle the “SC Venue Crisis” to be informed.
Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest, SC June 29th
Sassafrass Flower Farm, Easley July 18th
Flynn’s On Maxwell, Greenwood, SC Aug 2nd
Steddy’s Easley, SC Aug 9th
Magnetic South, Anderson, SC Aug 30th
Greenville Country Music Festival Oct 18th Honda Acoustic Stage
Hampton Pinckney Porchfest Oct 19th (super cool event)
Saluda Outfitters, Saluda NC Nov. 29th
From the bottom of our hearts, we appreciate all the venues that let us play and the fans that come out and support not only us but the venues as well. Without you, this pursuit would only be a dream, your support and encouragement continue to help make this a reality!
Thank you from the Luke Deuce and the entire team!
PS- be on the lookout for a new article in the Post and Courier!
Feb 2024
Just Getting Started!
Took a much-needed weekend off and am so grateful for the time. Things are going to move quickly from here!
New Music-
You bet! This Truck released 2/9 and I sure appreciate the streams and listens! There are so many songs in process its hard to keep up!
3/8 Calling It Your Job will release. It’s a reference to personal experience and a throw back to the movie Cool Hand Luke!
3/29 Slow Motion Things will release. I guess this is the sequel to this This Truck. It’s about the wreck I experienced in November.
The other songs are showing up on my Patreon site. If you want those sneak peaks and to hear the songs early, www.patreon.com/LukeDeuceMusic
Nashville-
Dad and I have made one trip to Nashville this month, with another one planned for the end of the month. One the last trip Brian Maher and I wrote two songs again!
Schedule-
Don’t forget the website has the most up to date and accurate schedule for shows! We are continuing to add dates and are excited about the venues we are playing!
Shows-
I’ll be at the Pint Station and Amici in Easley both before the month is out. And don’t forget about opening for Aaron Tippin 2/24!
Booking-
Thank you to the Esso Club! This year we’ll be playing Homecoming!
Jan 2024
Happy New Year!
2024 has certainly started off bumpier than anticipated. The pillar and patriarch of our family, Luke’s grandfather, passed away very unexpectedly. We are truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of condolences and love for our family. Pop was, and always will be, a big part of who Luke is. There are many references to him in Luke’s songs and I imagine that trend will continue as Luke continues. Thank you for every hug, and every prayer, they have been a peace and comfort.
Bookings-
Wow! Thank you all for showing up and showing out in 2023! Because bookings have been great for 2024! Many new venues on the schedule, as well as some of your favorites! You showing up is what makes folks want Luke Deuce back, and we’re so grateful for it!
Schedule-
The schedule will be available on the website this year and not on FB. The problem is that FB limits the number of followers seeing a bus accounts event, unless we’re paying FB for exposure. And its one more place to try and maintain the correct information. We’ll continue to do monthly, weekly and performance posts, but for looking ahead, the website will be best.
Nashville-
Visits continue with 2 planned in February. We’ll be posting those dates in the schedule as well, as soon as we have them.
Releases-
7 new songs in process! So you’ll be hearing new music regularly! The latest release is doing very, very well! Thanks for streaming it! It will spin on Sterling Country Radio in Texas starting 1/16/24!
“More Than I Can Ask For”
Shows-
This weekend will wrap up January’s shows. We’re going to take the last weekend off and chill….just chill!
But with that said,
Friday night will be Luke’s 500th show! He’ll play the early show at Smiley’s 6:30-9:30
500 shows = 1500 hours on stage = 62.5 DAYS on stage! Pretty remarkable considering he was in high school for almost all of that!
Saturday will be a full band show at a new venue downtown!
Sharky’s Pub we’ll kick things off at 9:30!
PS- Found out tonight were going back to chrome night, May 22nd!!!
Dec News - A Year in Review
Merry Christmas! What a year it has been! Here's a summary of 2023:
Achievements:
-
Graduated high school
-
Turned 18
-
Played at various venues: Layla's, Station Inn, Bowery, Esso, Tin Roof, SC Music Hall of Fame
-
Performed in the following towns: Pickens, Liberty, Laurens, Lexington, Oktoberfest Walhalla
-
Played with Larry Cordle and Carl Jackson
-
Began working with Keith Stegall (CMA Producer of the decade)
-
Wrote 74 songs
-
Released 18 songs
-
Currently working on 5 new songs to be released in 2024
-
Collaborated with Brian Maher, Gerald Smith, Kent Maxson, Nick Nichols, Jen Stegall, Dan'l Brazinski
-
Met Brent Maher
-
Increased Spotify listeners by 7,728% to 272k
-
Increased Spotify streams by 3,421% to 463k
I am deeply grateful to everyone who listened, supported me, and made this possible.
2024 - Upcoming Events
Changes are coming, and there will be more venues to perform at. Here's what to expect:
Writing:
I will continue to write and produce music from Nashville, and will release as many songs as possible.
Schedule:
The best way to keep track of my schedule is through my website. Although I will post on social media, Facebook events only reach a small number of followers unless we "boost" the events. We will pin the schedule for each month on social media, but the website will be the main calendar for everyone.
Venues/Shows:
I will perform at several solo shows this year and hopefully be part of more singer/songwriter events. Here are some of the venues that have already booked me for the year:
-
Smiley's on the Roxx
-
Southernside Brewing
-
Silo's Brewing
-
Your Pie Dockside
-
Two Rivers Public House
-
Twice A town
-
Pub Blue
Please let your favorite venues know that we are filling dates quickly.
Lights:
In 2024, we will have new lighting equipment. Thanks to a generous gift from a super fan, we will have access to DMX lighting fixtures that include lasers and AI lighting control. We can't wait to put it to use!
Remaining shows this month:
12/14 Smileys (solo)
12/15 Two Rivers Public House (solo)
12/16 Golden Grove (duo)
12/20 Southcack (duo)
12/21 Keowee Brewing (solo)
12/22 Wheel and Fowl (trio)
12/23 Twice A Town (trio)
12/28 Last Chance (duo)
12/29 On The Rail w/ Wildcards
12/30 Pub Blue (duo)
12/31 Smileys on the Roxx w/ Wildcards!!
Thank you so much!
L2 Team
PS - Keep an eye out for news about the upcoming SC Music Hall of Fame show!