Some say it's like Tuck and Patti rolled into one. Others say it's like Michael Hedges' guitar slipped its way onto a Bebel Gilberto vocal track or that Carlos Santana hung out with Lucinda Williams and came up with a whole new repertoire...Depending on where they're from from, some claim it's like Mercedes Sosa crossing paths with Joao Gilberto... or Shawn Colvin after some steamy adventures in Havana. Norah Jones with a funky edge? Maybe like Diana Krall if she'd married Gilberto Gil instead of Elvis Costello....or like Elvis Costello if he'd hooked up with Lhasa. Get the picture?
Erika Luckett creates a powerful expression of world-inspired music. Poetic and sensual, her voice conveys lyrical depth, and her fiery, innovative guitar playing creates an orchestra of sound with only six strings. Performing Songwriter magazine introduces her this way: "To be blessed with prolific songwriting skills and a captivating voice is one thing. But to absolutely master an instrument on top of that is indeed an enormous accomplishment.”
Distinctions between styles fade beneath the undeniable talent and raw passion that distinguishes Erika's music. Whether singing in English, Spanish, French, Italian or Portuguese, with lyrics that capture the intimacy of our human experience and melodies that make distant lands feel like home, her songs invite the listener into terrain that is both vast and familiar. Her energetic exchange transcends the power of sound and penetrates the hearts of her wide-reaching fan base. Some listeners have likened the experience to being “struck by a bolt of goodness” and feeling like they have taken an inspired trip to a “mental spa”. Others claim she has taken them on a “trip around the world, and a trip around the soul”.
Not only has she captivated the hearts of her audiences, Ms. Luckett has also captured attention from the critic’s circle. Erika has been honored as “One of the 100 Most Outstanding Women of the Year” (along with Queen Elizabeth, Oprah Winfrey, and Madonna) by Modern Women Today magazine, her music has earned a slew of awards including: Best Album of the Year (2006 -“Unexpected”-JPF Music Awards), and Best International Album (2006 - “Unexpected”- World Art Celebrities Journal), Best Independent Release of the Year (2003 - “My Little Crime”-Acoustic Guitar Magazine), Best Jazz Vocal Album (2003 - “My Little Crime” -JPF Music Awards).
While her recordings have received national and international recognition, the best way to experience Erika’s music is live. To encounter the wonder of Erika Luckett live is to transcend “music as usual”.
For booking, contact: Renee Gebhardt
Mountain Time Booking
414 North Bozeman Ave
Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone: 406.587.9318
Email: mtntimerenee@msn.com
All other inquiries, contact: Gloria Woods - Artist Representative
Gloria@ErikaLuckett.com
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Ciao, Erika Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,and stupendous voice. compliments ..really. you are one of my prefeitis, I feel great admiration for you, talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy..and good week neal
Salut, merci de nous avoir ajouté, il y a quelques chansons de projets enregistrés au studio, n hésite pas à donner ton avis, et parler de nous si ca te plait.
I am so excited so excited so excited so excited so excited so excited so excited so excited that you and Lisa are coming to shine your light all over us at CPL again!!!!!!! Did I mention that I am excited?!?
dear Erika i just felt like taking a walk thru your site, i really enjoyed it. I used to live in Missouri (Columbia)the circle of love sounds very good. Keep singing all over!!
Wow, you are AMAIZING!!! We really enjoy you at Bear Creek on Saturday. Thank you so much for adding me to your circle of friends. Looking forward to seeing you perform again soon. Peace & Blessings, Loretta & Family
