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Thank you for checking out my musical podcast, where each week we hear two songs, usually one old and one new.  Here are two more songs!  The first is a 2016 one about tennis, and the second is a new one about simplifying things.   I recently released an album of love songs... it's called 'Before I Find Her' ... free to listen, but please do purchase it if you would be so kind: http...

Thank you for checking out my musical podcast, where each week we hear two songs, usually one old and one new.  Here are two more songs!  The first is a cowboy story, and the second is a birthday song for myself.  Apologies for publishing this late... (the episode was done on time just not posted), I went to the local Christian Music Festival yesterday, and I painted a long day toda...

Here are two songs, one new and one old, about how to live a fulfilled life.  Apologies for publishing this late... I went to the County Fair. I recently released an album of love songs... it's called 'Before I Find Her' ... free to listen, but please do purchase it if you would be so kind: https://lightninglucas.bandcamp.com/music To see if you'd like to become a Patron (PERHAPS THE BEST WAY...

Robin Williams' life may have ended 8 years ago... but his influence is alive and well.  Here is a new recording of a tribute song I wrote for him using quotes from the movie Dead Poets Society. I recently released an album... it's called 'Before I Find Her' ... free to listen, but please do purchase it if you would be so kind: https://lightninglucas.bandcamp.com/music To see if you'd like to...

I feel like I've alluded to many opinions about God, so here is a whole episode on my thoughts. I recently released an album, it's called 'Before I Find Her' ... free to listen, but please do purchase it if you would be so kind: https://lightninglucas.bandcamp.com/music To see if you'd like to become a Patron (PERHAPS THE BEST WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW), check out https://www.patreon.com/lightninglu...

Yeah, I survived being struck by lightning 9 years ago!  I like to mark the day, and this year I released this album of love songs for your listening pleasure... It's called 'Before I Find Her' ... free to listen, but please do purchase it if you would be so kind: https://lightninglucas.bandcamp.com/music To see if you'd like to become a Patron (PERHAPS THE BEST WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW), chec...

Yeah, I survived being struck by lightning 9 years ago!  I like to mark the day, and this year I released this album of love songs for your listening pleasure... It's called 'Before I Find Her' ... free to listen, but please do purchase it if you would be so kind: https://lightninglucas.bandcamp.com/music To see if you'd like to become a Patron (PERHAPS THE BEST WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW), chec...

Today is my 9th 'Lightniversary' ...  It has been 9 years since my heart started beating again, and tomorrow will be 9 years since I woke up after being directly struck by a freak bolt of lightning.  Hear the whole story in this episode! I was wrong in the episode, I said I wrote this song for the 5th Lightniversary, it was actually the 4th.  Check out one of my early efforts at You...

I hope you are content with the content of this episode (which is the last in season 4, but don't worry, season 5 starts next week). If you'd like to donate to the Resonator Guitar Fund (aka help me pay for the instrument I just bought) you can: write a check to 'Lightning Lucas' and get it to me in person, or Venmo me (under the business tab I am @LightningLucas34) To see if you'd like to become...

Enjoy this episode about time and lifestyle design. If you'd like to donate to the Resonator Guitar Fund (aka help me pay for the instrument I just bought) you can: write a check to 'Lightning Lucas' and get it to me in person, or Venmo me (under the business tab I am @LightningLucas34) To discuss commissioning a song (the best way to support the show), email me at Lucas@lightninglucas.com or call...

If you're seeing this right as it's being posted, I have a show this afternoon downtown at the Depot for 'first Fridays' (7/1/2022) (5-6:30pm).  It's free, bring a friend!  Otherwise, enjoy this episode about lifestyle design and also philosophy and depression.  Also I talk a bit more about our Oregon trip. If you'd like to donate to the Resonator Guitar Fund (aka help me pay for th...

Some stories from our Oregon trip weaved with a commissioned birthday song for Uncle Jon and a song about the power of the written word. If you'd like to donate to the Resonator Guitar Fund (aka help me pay for the instrument I just bought) you can: write a check to 'Lightning Lucas' and get it to me in person, or Venmo me (under the business tab I am @LightningLucas34)  To discuss commission...

Hey everyone, my brother and I have just returned from our trip to Oregon... it was quite refreshing!  Some stories from the trip to come in weeks ahead.  Here is an episode I recorded before we left.  It features the talented Leah Wenger again (see our previous collabs on episode 10 and episode 32).  To discuss commissioning a song (the best way to support the show), email me...

Hey everyone, my brother and I are having a great time in Portland, it has been very relaxing.  Next week we will go south to the Willamette Valley to a family reunion.  I hope these pre-recorded episodes are an acceptable gift.  To discuss commissioning a song (the best way to support the show), email me at Lucas@lightninglucas.com or call (FivForZeero)-746-0398 (You can also email...

My brother and I are heading to Oregon for two weeks!  So this week I have recorded 2 episodes, and hope to record one more before we leave on Monday!  Hopefully the trip will inspire some music which you will get to hear upon our return! To discuss commissioning a song (the best way to support the show), email me at Lucas@lightninglucas.com or call (FivForZeero)-746-0398 (You can also e...

Another somber episode... Gig at A Bowl of Good again next Tuesday 5/31/22 from 4:45-7 p.m.  Come on out. To discuss commissioning a song (the best way to support the show), email me at Lucas@lightninglucas.com or call (FivForZeero)-746-0398 (You can also email me names and birthdays for the Better Birthday Song!) Be sure to check out episode 60: a 'sizzle reel' episode to encourage you to co...

Gig at A Bowl of Good again next Tuesday 5/24/22 from 4:45-7 p.m.  Come on out. To discuss commissioning a song (the best way to support the show), email me at Lucas@lightninglucas.com or call (FivForZeero)-746-0398 (You can also email me names and birthdays for the Better Birthday Song!) Be sure to check out episode 60: a 'sizzle reel' episode to encourage you to commission a song! To see if...

Gig at A Bowl of Good again next Tuesday 5/17/22 from 4:45-7 p.m.  Come on out.   To discuss commissioning a song (the best way to support the show), email me at Lucas@lightninglucas.com or call (FivForZeero)-746-0398 (You can also email me names and birthdays for the Better Birthday Song!)  Be sure to check out episode 60: a 'sizzle reel' episode to encourage you to commission a so...

Start the process of commissioning a song by emailing Lucas@LightningLucas.com or calling (FivForZeero-746-0398) While you listen to the sizzle reel, think of what song you'd like in your life.  Here is the beginning of the script: Hi I’m Lightning Lucas, and I got that name by being struck by lightning and surviving, and now I’m a musician who writes songs for a living and I also host a week...

Gig at A Bowl of Good again next Tuesday 5/03/22 from 4:45-7 p.m.  Come on out.  Last week's went quite well, and it looks like it will indeed become a weekly thing! To discuss commissioning a song (the best way to support the show), email me at Lucas@lightninglucas.com (You can also email me names and birthdays for the Better Birthday Song!) Next week we will have a 'sizzle reel' episod...

Gig at A Bowl of Good again next Tuesday 4/26/22 from 4:45-6:45 p.m.  Come on out.  Last week's went quite well, and it looks like it will indeed become a weekly thing! To discuss commissioning a song (the best way to support the show), email me at Lucas@lightninglucas.com (You can also email me names and birthdays for the Better Birthday Song!) To see if you'd like to become a Patron, c...

The gig at A Bowl of Good went quite well, and they have invited me back, I will be there again this Thursday 4/21/22 from 4:45-6:45pm.  Perhaps it will even become a weekly thing! Uncle Jon (Jon Nafziger) has a new album out (Going to the Sun) and it's on the streaming services, so check it out, just search 'Jon Nafziger Going to the Sun' wherever you stream your music! To discuss commission...

I'm playing this Saturday night at 7:30pm 4/9/22 at Common Grounds Coffee House on Eastern Mennonite University campus!  The event is story-telling and music and the theme is War and Resilience.  (There are many other storytellers and a few other musicians, but I may be featured heavily as my Dad is coordinating the event).   The gig at A Bowl of Good went quite well, and they have...

I'm playing at A Bowl Of Good this Tuesday 4/5/22 around dinner time (4:45-6:45pm).  Come check out the music and grab some excellent food! Uncle Jon (Jon Nafziger) has a new album out (Going to the Sun) and it's on the streaming services, so check it out, just search 'Jon Nafziger Going to the Sun' wherever you stream your music! To discuss commissioning a song (the best way to support the s...

Welcome to my musical podcast where each week we hear two songs, usually one old and one new.  Today, the first song is the new-ish one which is a piece for 3 cellos (which I have performed here using MIDI).  It is called Cellos Mourning The War.  The second song is about human nature and it is called Because We're Human.  It is the first track off of my 2015 album 'Moonlight W...