Lightning Lucas

Hold That Note

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With an eclectic mix of Adam Sandler-esque funny songs and Bob Dylan-esque serious ones, Lightning Lucas's musical podcast is sure to help you feel all the feels. Consider supporting the show: https://patreon.com/lightninglucasAlso, know that you can hire Lucas to write a song for you. Interested? Reach out at lucas@lightninglucas.com or (FivForZeero)-746-0398Have a wonderful listening week! P.S. Find all things LL at LightningLucas.com

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Lightning Lucas

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[Repost of] Ep 01: On Hope: Hold The Hope and Still Have Hope 23.03.2022 18:36

It is perhaps more important to me that you listen to recent episodes, but if you are a super fan, this repost is for you.  Episode 01 was pretty solid.  It came out on March 17, 2021.  A lot of things have changed since then, some things not so much.  Please do consider going back to the beginning and binge-listening to some episodes!  Here are the show notes from the ori...

53: Niko's Song and Only This Step 18.03.2022 20:01

Welcome to my musical podcast where each week we hear two songs, usually one old and one new.  Today, Niko's Song is the old one.  It's about Jeremiah chapter 1 and John chapter 3 (The story of Nicodemus), and it was written in honor of the birth of my nephew (who's name is Jeremiah (he turned 8 yesterday)).  The new song today is the first-ever studio recording of 'Only This Step,'...

52: 'Blink of an Eye' and 'The Sky is Blue Today but so am I' 11.03.2022 18:37

Available on video here: https://youtu.be/3dM7huctvtE This is the first time I'm trying a video podcast!  It also marks 1 year of me podcasting.  The other 51 episodes can be found at HoldThatNote.net   Thanks to my brother C.S. Hurst for helping to write the second song.  New Album, Cold-Hearted Monkeys, available to listen to and purchase now, here: https://lightninglucas.ban...

51: Pretty Fingers and Or I Could Give Up On Trying To Give Up On You 04.03.2022 18:59

Here's a song about feeling behind in the relationships game and another one about persistence.  Both have YouTube videos of me playing them live which you can find here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYkcosQ7eYw and here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAqL_pFKlV0 New Album, Cold-Hearted Monkeys, available to listen to and purchase now, here:  https://lightninglucas.bandcamp.com/album/...

50: Could It Be Me Babe (Parody of Bob Dylan's "It Ain't Me Babe") and (Don't I Bleed) Red Enough 25.02.2022 20:02

New Album, Cold-Hearted Monkeys, available to listen to and purchase now, here:  https://lightninglucas.bandcamp.com/album/cold-hearted-monkeys Old Album which the first song of the day is off of: https://lightninglucas.bandcamp.com/album/it-aint-me-babe-rough-cut Dylan's version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoagldK69U0 I forgot to explain what the One-Mile Challenge is... it's pretty str...

49: Oh I Just Met a Girl and Oh I Just Bought a Car 20.02.2022 17:37

New Album, Cold-Hearted Monkeys, available to listen to and purchase now, here:  https://lightninglucas.bandcamp.com/album/cold-hearted-monkeys I forgot to explain what the One-Mile Challenge is... it's pretty straightforward: if you are traveling less than one mile (usually from home), you commit to walking or biking.  This seemingly small commitment can significantly lower your carbon...

48: Valentine's Day Is Terrible (Take 3) (Live W/ Andrew Claassen) and A Drinking Song (Words by W.B. Yeats, Music by Lightning Lucas) 11.02.2022 18:05

Two more love-related songs for the forthcoming album which may be titled 'Before I Find Her,' unless I think of a better name. Make sure to subscribe on Apple or Google Podcasts or Spotify or Castbox (or most other major sources of podcasts).  Simply open your podcast app, search 'Hold That Note' and click something like 'Subscribe.' To discuss commissioning a song, email me at Lucas@lightni...

47: Girl at the Checkout Counter and The Girl with the Bow in Her Hair parts 1, 2, and 3 05.02.2022 18:32

Two humorous loves songs in the series "Before I Find Her" Make sure to subscribe on Apple or Google Podcasts or Spotify or Castbox (or most other major sources of podcasts).  Simply open your podcast app, search 'Hold That Note' and click something like 'Subscribe.' To discuss commissioning a song, email me at Lucas@lightninglucas.com (You can also email me names and birthdays for the Better...

46: Aubrey and Hold a Note 28.01.2022 18:24

Two more loves songs in the series "Before I Find Her" Make sure to subscribe on Apple or Google Podcasts or Spotify or Castbox (or most other major sources of podcasts).  Simply open your podcast app, search 'Hold That Note' and click something like 'Subscribe.' To discuss commissioning a song, email me at Lucas@lightninglucas.com (You can also email me names and birthdays for the Better Bir...

45: Do Not Put a Girl's Name in a Song and Abigail / Psychward Beach 21.01.2022 16:58

A good rule for a songwriter, followed by a good exception to the rule. Season 3.5 continues, and shall culminate with the album "Before I Find Her." Make sure to subscribe on Apple or Google Podcasts or Spotify or Castbox (or most other major sources of podcasts).  Simply open your podcast app, search 'Hold That Note' and click something like 'Subscribe.' To discuss commissioning a song, ema...

44: Ghosted and Match.com 14.01.2022 18:55

Season 3.5, from whence shall come the album "Before I Find Her." "Ghosted" official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvmFVRnQXrM Make sure to subscribe on Apple or Google Podcasts or Spotify or Castbox (or most other major sources of podcasts).  Simply open your podcast app, search 'Hold That Note' and click something like 'Subscribe.' To discuss commissioning a song, email me at Lucas...

43: Saturday Snow and Snowflakes 2.0 08.01.2022 18:29

Enjoy the snow! Make sure to subscribe on Apple or Google Podcasts or Spotify or Castbox (or most other major sources of podcasts).  Simply open your podcast app, search 'Hold That Note' and click something like 'Subscribe.' To discuss commissioning a song, 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 be...

42: The Happy New Year Song (with Yugo Prasetyo) and Which Foot 31.12.2021 18:20

Happy New Year everyone! Make sure to subscribe on Google Podcasts or Spotify or Castbox (or most other major sources of podcasts).  Simply open your podcast app, search 'Hold That Note' and click something like 'Subscribe.' To discuss commissioning a song, 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 be...

41: Winter Solstice and Hardware Store Shopping on Christmas Eve 24.12.2021 17:43

Merry Christmas everyone! Make sure to subscribe on Google Podcasts or Spotify or Castbox (or most other major sources of podcasts).  Simply open your podcast app, search 'Hold That Note' and click something like 'Subscribe.' To discuss commissioning a song, 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 b...

40: Luke 2 KJV uncut (ft Perry Blosser and C.S. Hurst) and Lose Yourself This Christmas 17.12.2021 19:35

39: Nothing Is Lacking and Merry Christmas, Or Is It? 10.12.2021 18:56

Patrons, please email me your address and I'll send you a Christmas present. Make sure to subscribe on Google Podcasts or Spotify or Castbox (or most other major sources of podcasts).  Simply open your podcast app, search 'Hold That Note' and click something like 'Subscribe.'   To discuss commissioning a song, email me at Lucas@lightninglucas.com (You can also email me names and birthday...

38: All I Want For Christmas Is You 2 and Snapchat Christmas 03.12.2021 18:44

A love song and a song about technology and Christmas, along with some riffing in answer to a great question.  Thanks to C.S. Hurst on the cello again!  Happy birthday Simeon! To discuss commissioning a song, 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, check out https://www.patreon...

37: Happy Early Birthday Jesus and An Advent Song 27.11.2021 19:24

Here's a silly song and a serious one to boot. To discuss commissioning a song, 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, check out https://www.patreon.com/lightninglucas (no commitment involved in clicking that link). I love to hear from you!  To be the next person to leave me a mess...

36: Happy Thanksgiving and COVID Thanksgiving 19.11.2021 17:01

Welcome to another episode of the Holiday Season! To discuss commissioning a song, 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, check out https://www.patreon.com/lightninglucas (no commitment involved in clicking that link). I love to hear from you!  To be the next person to leave me a m...

35: Narwhals (ft. C.S. Hurst) and Christmas Narwhals 12.11.2021 21:26

Welcome to season 3, the Holiday Season!  To discuss commissioning a song, 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, check out https://www.patreon.com/lightninglucas (no commitment involved in clicking that link). I love to hear from you!  To be the next person to leave me a mess...

34: It's a Life of Hard Knocks and These Are The Good Old Days 05.11.2021 20:39

Let's end season 2 on a strong note.  (But be sure to come back next week and bring some friends). To discuss commissioning a song, 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, check out https://www.patreon.com/lightninglucas no commitment involved in clicking that link. I love to hear f...

33: Make Good Art and Delays and Denials 29.10.2021 17:36

The inner dialogue of my mind at different times... To discuss commissioning a song, 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, check out https://www.patreon.com/lightninglucas no commitment involved in clicking that link. I love to hear from you!  To be the second person to leave me a...

32: Many Waters / Place Me and God You Did It ft. Leah Wenger and Landon Heavener 24.10.2021 18:02

Happy 50th anniversary to my great aunt and great uncle! To discuss commissioning a song, 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, check out https://www.patreon.com/lightninglucas no commitment involved in clicking that link. I love to hear from you!  To be the second person to leave...

31: Dust Mites and Seat of Your Pants 14.10.2021 15:19

To see if you'd like to become a Patron, check out https://www.patreon.com/lightninglucas no commitment involved in clicking that link. I love to hear from you!  To be the second person to leave me a message (which may well appear on the show) visit https://anchor.fm/holdthatnote and click '+Message' To discuss commissioning a song, email me at Lucas@lightninglucas.com (You can also email me...

30: Which Wolf Wins and Better Than Yesterday 06.10.2021 17:37

Here is some Native American wisdom.  To see if you'd like to become a Patron, check out https://www.patreon.com/lightninglucas no commitment involved in clicking that link. I love to hear from you!  To be the second person to leave me a message (which may well appear on the show) visit https://anchor.fm/holdthatnote and click '+Message' To discuss commissioning a song, email me at Lucas...