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Lucas Barela is a solid cornerstone of modern day traditional Country Music.  Born and raised in Belen New Mexico, Lucas became a product of contemporary Country Western Music.  Needless to say, the men who drove that kind of music, greatly influenced Lucas’s style.  George Jones, George Strait, Tracy Byrd and Mark Chestnutt all came together in the mix that built the foundation of Lucas Barela Country Music.

1998 is the year that Lucas truly broke ground on his Country Music career.  While proudly serving his country in the Air Force, Lucas began to emerge as a young artist on the local scenes.  Luckily, for Lucas, he just so happened to be stationed at Dyess Air Force Base right in the heart of West Texas Country Music.  The crowds and venues varied for Lucas, ranging from intimate pub like bar settings to full throttle fairgrounds and rodeos.  Steeped in the smoke and dust of honky tonks and rodeos, Lucas embodies the bold flavors of no holds barred traditional country music, while sustaining the smooth tones of rich country ballads.

In 2001 Lucas was honorably discharged from the Air Force.  This would mark the beginning for huge commitments on the behalf of Lucas, for he averaged 220 shows that first year alone.  With the doors wide open, Lucas saw only one horizon ahead of him.  The neon lights and twangy sounds of Lower Broadway guided Lucas into the honky tonks of Nashville, TN. Lucas’s genuine sincerity and charisma led to pivotal friendships with accomplished singer/songwriters such as Roger Springer and Damon Gray who took him under their wing.  Lucas became a student of Honky Tonk 101.

With the best of the best ten deep, Lucas learned to be rock solid and innovative, because Nashville demanded it.  Times had begun to change the face and sound of Country Music and Lucas was forced to truly examine who exactly he was, and more importantly who he would portray to the scrutinizing ears of Country Music Fans.  There are two distinctive fronts in Country Music; that of new contemporary Country Music and that of traditionally based Country Music.  Lucas Barela seems to somehow firmly reign the power of Traditional Country while innovatively exploring into current Country Trends for further artistic growth.

Since making Nashville his home, Lucas continues to enrich his Tenor tones with authentic honky tonk time served.  Without limitation, Lucas still performs in various venues both near and far, large and small.  Lucas’s sound comes fully equipped with some of Nashville’s greatest musicians, who drive that sound right into the hearts of Country Music fans.  Currently, Lucas is in production with some of his 30 original tracks.  Lucas Barela’s arsenal also includes master cuts of Roger Springer written songs, specifically written for Lucas.  Lucas Barela is a throwback of a genuine country star, with an astounding presence.  Ladies love his smile and men shake his hand and everyone goes home wanting more.


SAMPLE SET LIST:

Lucas Barela typically plays music with a more upbeat tempo, and performs mostly an artists' signature
song, along with the top 6-7 hits on the radio. He likes to play dance hall music, but also sings covers from all generations, including 50s tunes from Hank and Lefty to modern new artists like Chris Young and Zac Brown.
 
George Strait - Adalida
Alan Jackson - Pop a Top
Joe Diffie - John Deere Green
David Allen Coe - The Ride
Waylon Jennings - Ain't Living Long Like This
George Jones - White Lightning
Merle Haggard - I think I'll Just Sit Here and Drink
Mark Chesnutt - A little Too Late
Tracy Lawrence - Time Marches On
Keith Whitley - When you Say Nothing At All
Eddie Raven - I Got Mexico
Vern Gosdin - Set 'em Up Joe
Lonestar - Tequila Talkin
Dwight Yoakum- Guitar Cadillacs
Brooks n Dunn - Neon Moon
Don Williams - Tulsa Time
Garth Brooks - Friends in Low Places
Hank Jr. - Family Tradition
Brad Paisley - I'm Gonna Miss Her
Conway Twitty - Tight Fitting Jeans
Alabama - Dixie Land Delight

Top 10 country:
 
Chris Young - Getting You Home
David Nail - Red Light
George Strait -  Living For the Night
Small Town Usa
Zac Brown - What Ever It Is