To call Lucero ‘Memphis’s answer to Bruce Springsteen’ is not a stretch. It’s just how it is. On their latest album, Lucero aren’t afraid to show how much The Boss has been an influence on them, all the while maintaining their distinctive sound and style.

They continue to tell vivid stories of small town Americana culture and play Southern rock, pop, and heart-wrenching ballads. Twangy riffs complement Ben Nichols’ signature whiskey-soaked vocals. The band have traded in their distortion pedals for keyboards, accordion and organ - courtesy of Cat Power’s key-boardist, Rick Steff.

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Releases

• Rebels, Rogues and Sworn Brothers - album, out 30/04/2007 on Liberty & Lament. 1 review (read/post)

Past events

• Wed 14 May at Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach. (post review)
• Tue 13 May at Birmingham Academy. (post review)
• Mon 12 May at London 93 Feet East. (post review)
• Sun 11 May at Leeds Brudenell Social Club. (post review)
• Sat 10 May at Glasgow Nice N Sleazy's. (post review)
• Fri 09 May at Belfast Auntie Annie's. (post review)
• Thu 08 May at Dublin Whelan's. (post review)
• Wed 05 Dec at Birmingham Academy. (post review)
• Thu 03 May at London Camden Underworld. (post review)
• Wed 02 May at London Brixton The Windmill. (post review)
• Tue 01 May at London Brixton The Windmill. (post review)
• Mon 30 Apr at London Monto Water Rats. (post review)

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