New Music
Album:
Lukas Nelson
& Promise of
the Real
Since their formation as teenagers 10 years ago, Lukas Nelson &
Promise of the Real have quietly developed into one of America’s
most dazzling new live acts, playing hundreds of shows and major
festivals all over the world, attracting a deeply devoted
underground following.
Now, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real release their new,
self-titled album. Recorded at The Village Studios in West Los
Angeles Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real was produced by
John Alagia
(Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer) and features the band’s
new six-piece line-up: Lukas Nelson (guitar, vocals), Tato
Melgar (percussion), Anthony LoGerfo (drums), Corey McCormick (bass, vocals) along with new members Jesse
Siebenberg (steel guitars, Farfisa organ, vocals) and Alberto Bof (piano, Wurlitzer, B3). Jess Wolfe and Holly Lessig of the
indie-pop group Lucius contribute background vocals on five tracks evoking Exile on Main St.’s ecstatic, gospel-rooted
harmonies, and Lady Gaga added stirring background vocals to “Carolina” and “Find Yourself.” Elsewhere, the lilting,
Glen Campbell inspired gem, “Just Outside of Austin” features a guitar solo from Lukas’ dad, country music icon Willie
Nelson, and piano from his 86-year-old Aunt Bobbi.
The new album includes 12 Lukas Nelson originals that draw on his country and rock lineage including songsmiths like
his father and ‘uncles’ Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings, along with the enduring influence of J.J. Cale, The Band,
Clapton-era Delaney & Bonnie and of course, his mentor Neil Young.
Whether you're a country music fan and you appreciate the heritage evident in this album or you're a fan of classic
rock, soul and eye-watering guitar solos, or actually just a fan of music: this album is a must. Available to download now
from iTunes, Amazon, Apple Music and Spotify.