Austin Lucas to perform at the Bishop

Monroe county native Austin Lucas is scheduled to perform at 9:30 tonight at the Bishop with opening act Jeremy Burton Gragg.

Tickets are $10 in advance at thebishopbar.com or $12 at the door.

Lucas was born into a family that celebrated bluegrass and folk music.
 
His father, Bob Lucas, is a fairly accredited musician who wrote songs on two of singer-songwriter Alison Krauss’ albums.

Lucas learned to harmonize before he learned to read, according to a press release, and he was part of the IU Children’s Choir.

After touring the country with various bands and a stint with punk music, Lucas’ music style has landed on bluegrass.

His music focuses on themes of sin with salvation and lessons from his youth.
Lucas has released four albums.

His debut, “The Common Cold,” was released in 2006, followed by “Putting The Hammer Down” the following year.

His third album, released in 2009, was ranked seventh on the Billboard Bluegrass chart.

His most recent effort, “New Home In The Old World,” was released in 2011.

Loyal to his roots, Lucas has appeared at a myriad of festivals, including the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Canada’s Sled Island Festival, Florida’s Harvest of Hope and a 2011 European tour.

— Sarah Zinn