Austin Lucas
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Early years
Austin grew up in Bloomington, IN the United States, but moved to the Czech Republic in 2003. In 2008, Austin relocated back to the United States. Contrary to some uninformed sources, Austin was never a Czech citizen. He is the son of Bob Lucas who is a producer/songwriter best known for his work with Alison KraussAlison Krauss
Alison Maria Krauss is an American bluegrass-country singer, songwriter and fiddler. She entered the music industry at an early age, winning local contests by the age of ten and recording for the first time at fourteen. She signed with Rounder Records in 1985 and released her first solo album in...
. Austin spent six years as a member of the Indiana University Children's Choir
Jacobs School of Music
The Jacobs School of Music of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, is a music conservatory established in 1921. Until 2005, it was known as the Indiana University School of Music...
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Career
Austin was bassist/backing vocals in the band Twenty Third Chapter from 1997–1999, lead vocalist in Rune from 1998-2000. He was also involved with the band K10 Prospect as lead singer/guitarist from 2000-2004. He now plays lead guitar in Prague-based Guided Cradle, 2004-current. Austin has worked in conjunction with fellow Indie artist Chuck RaganChuck Ragan
Chuck Ragan is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. From 1993 until 2006 he was one of the lead singers for Gainesville, Florida-based punk rock band Hot Water Music...
. The two first collaborated in 2007 when they released a split and later on the Bristle Ridge LP in 2008.
His current album was recorded with the help of his father and sister Chloe Manor in his family home located in Ohio. Austin took part of the Revival Tour and played with Chuck Ragan
Chuck Ragan
Chuck Ragan is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. From 1993 until 2006 he was one of the lead singers for Gainesville, Florida-based punk rock band Hot Water Music...
, Ben Nichols and Tim Barry
Tim Barry
Tim Barry is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is the former lead singer of the Richmond, Virginia-based punk rock band Avail. In addition to performing with Avail, he was the bass guitarist in the Richmond-based folk punk band Pioneers from 1994-1995...
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Albums
- 2006: The Common Cold by Austin Lucas
- 2007: A Split 7" Chuck Ragan/Austin Lucas
- 2007: Putting the Hammer Down by Austin Lucas
- 2008: Bristle Ridge by Chuck Ragan and Austin Lucas
- 2008: At War With Freak Folk by Austin Lucas
- 2009: Somebody Loves You by Austin Lucas
- 2010: Two Songs EP by Austin Lucas (Limited 7" on Dog Lovers records)
- 2010: Collection by Austin Lucas
- 2011: A New Home In The Old World by Austin Lucas
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