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David Lutes
Folk Rock / Acoustic / Pop

TX Male Vocalist and Song of the Year Nominee!



AUSTIN, Texas
United States

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Last Login:  7/16/2009
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Member Since10/20/2005
Band Websitedavidlutesmusic.com
Band Members

David Lutes with a rotating cast of musicians including: Tom Benton: Upright Bass/ Brady Muckelroy: Drums and Bass/ Mark Williams (GumB): Bass, cello/ James David Smith: mandolin, guitar, vox/ Matthew Pipkin: mandolin/ Adam Sultan: Guitars/ Dony Wynn: Drums/ BettySoo: vox

And featured on Big Top: Vol 1 & 2 - Lloyd Maines: Pedal Steel/ Dony Wynn: All things percussive/ Manny Yanes: Bass/ Kullen Fuchs: Keys, accordion, trumpet, autoharp, etc, etc/ Richard Bowden: Fiddle/ BettySoo: Backing vocal

Influences

"...Like the ringmaster at the circus, Lutes separates the different performances on the two-disc Big Top allowing each to take a moment in the spotlight...Moving from haunting (the opener "Lucia's Song") to roots rock ("Love in the Hard Times"), Lutes meticulously weaves melodies together...[while] the second volume can be equated to the lion-tamer act. It's flashy and dangerous, with room for the occasional flare of the unexpected. Diving head-first through syncopated pop ("Ginny On Fire" and "We Love Me") before landing into the net of "Fine Line," Lutes' voice is continuously smooth like an amalgamation of Lindsey Buckingham and Lyle Lovett..."

- Nichole Wagner, Austin.com

"You always hear talk of how artists are a mixture of different styles, but with Lutes, that’s actually true. The first disc features the familiar twang of Texas country, but mixes in dissonant electric guitar, traditional hymn-like vocal melodies and some powerful pop hooks. These two CDs are a perfect recipe for a lazy summer day, a lazy rainy day or pretty much any time you’ve got an hour and a half to lounge around the house and listen to some great music. These gems, the music that actually makes it worth your time to listen to all these free discs, are what keeps me going. Hopefully you’ll feel the same."

- Robert Rich, Austin Dischord

"Plumtucker ignores genres while fusing jazz, pop, rock, Americana and anything else that fits, and everything seems to fit."

-San Antonio Express News

"David Lutes' voice is phenomenal, his lyrics are inspired, the instrumention is superb, and the production brings it all together."

- Texas Music Times calling "Lightning Wheels" a special mention for best TX albums of 2006

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C L I C K H E R E

"There are two very well defined musical experiences that cause me to weep: John Lennon singing "Imagine" and Warren Zevon singing "Knocking on Heaven’s Door." Those tears are shed as much for the sense of loss of musical giants too-soon-taken, as for the beauty of the performances. I am now, however, prepared to add a third musical event that moves me to mistiness: Plumtucker’s David Lutes singing anything. The pristine beauty of David’s voice sends me away, and the tears spring not from the melancholy of losing what was, but from the joy of celebrating what is...

Americana fans, step up to the plate on this one. Solo Stages presents Americana with slight jazz overtones, ethereal but earthbound lyrics enhanced by elegant melodies. And that voice, David’s voice. Listen to the record and shed a tear for the beauty of what is."

-Steve Circeo, excerpt from the March issue of The Texas Music Times. Click HERE for the full review

"A multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and vocalist, Lutes dons his musical persona and cranks out masterful creations. Lutes has a commanding mastery of his voice and truly uses it as an instrument on this thirteen cut gem. (11 plus Prologue and Epilogue) This album is an epic production, defying genre lines at every turn and giving the listener a feel-good comfort throughout the 51-minute runtime. Plumtucker is indeed an elevated talent. Sitting a notch above the droves of singer/songwriters who want but never act, Lutes has redefined the brass ring. Plumtucker will be a great show to see, whether you catch the solo version or the multi-instrumental ensemble. A number of excellent musicians make cameo contributions to the album, adding to the Plumtucker experience. Great songs, great album. Get it now!"

-Lucky Boyd, Academy of Texas Music (Texas Music Awards)

Record LabelBlueroot Music
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 25 2009 9:00P
Lorraine’s Marble Falls, Texas
Jul 26 2009 3:00P
The Saxon Pub Austin, Texas
Jul 30 2009 8:00P
Momo’s Austin, Texas
Jul 31 2009 8:00P
The Bugle Boy La Grange, Texas
Aug 7 2009 8:00P
The Corner Cafe Navasota, Texas
Aug 8 2009 8:00P
JP Hops House - Houston CD Release Party Houston, Texas
Aug 28 2009 11:00P
The Saxon Pub - TBC Austin, Texas
Sep 2 2009 8:00P
Big Top Canadian Tour, TBA Montreal, Quebec
Sep 3 2009 8:00P
Quebec City - Acoustic Show Quebec City, Quebec
Sep 5 2009 8:00P
Montreal - Acoustic Show Montreal, Quebec
Sep 24 2009 8:00P
Big Top UK Release Tour - TBA London, Brighton, Leicester, TBD, London and South East
Oct 2 2009 8:00P
House Concert, TBA Uckfield, South
Oct 3 2009 8:00P
House Concert Portsmouth, South
Oct 4 2009 8:00P
The Ranelagh Brighton, South
Oct 9 2009 8:00P
Fishbowl Acoustic @ The Cellar Royal Tunbridge Wells, South
Oct 10 2009 8:00P
Upstairs @ The Three and Ten with Peanut Albinos Brighton, South
Oct 11 2009 8:00P
The Ironworks Oswestry, Northwest
Oct 15 2009 8:00P
Cox’s Yard Stratford-Upon-Avon, Midlands
Oct 18 2009 12:00P
Applefest @ Middle Farm, TBC Firle, South
Oct 21 2009 8:00P
Cup of Tea Sessions with Folkwit Records @ Lee Rosy’s Tea Nottingham, Midlands
Oct 23 2009 8:00P
Jules Wine Bar Llandrindod Wells, Wales
Oct 24 2009 8:00P
Kirby Twins Acoustic Club Kirby Bellars, Midlands
Nov 30 2009 8:00P
Main Street Crossing Tomball, Texas
Jan 14 2010 8:00P
Anderson Fair Houston, Texas

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   About David Lutes

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Summer 09

DAVID NOMINATED FOR MALE VOCALIST AND SONG OF THE YEAR IN TEXAS BY THE TEXAS MUSIC AWARDS!

BIG TOP: VOL. 1 & 2 NOW FOR SALE ONLINE HERE AND CLICK ON THE MY TEXAS MUSIC LOGO TO PURCHASE DAVID'S SOLO ACOUSTIC ALBUM, SOLO STAGES

B u y m y m u s i c at
MyTexasMusic.com

C L I C K H E R E

DAVID (PLUMTUCKER) FEATURED ON KGSR, KOOP, and KUT RADIO AUSTIN, 90.5FM. TO LISTEN TO THE LIVE PERFORMANCES ON KUT, CLICK HERE

B I G T O P AND L I G H T N I N G W H E E L S Available instore at Waterloo Records and Lightning Wheels available for preview and purchase ONLINE at WATERLOO RECORDS, on Apple ITunes, mytexasmusic.com, and on CDBaby.com!!!

Buy the CD

David Lutes is a musician. At the age of 4, he started performing melodies on the piano that he’d heard peripherally in the background. By adulthood, he was accomplished on the guitar, mandolin, bass and drums. With these natural gifts and poetic sensibilities, there was no question as to whether or not he would play and write music. Despite that, he tried a professional career (as a lawyer, no less), but music returned as his element of exposure or, in his words, a way of processing the world. For David Lutes, the range of human emotions, experiences and regrets are served in song.

David’s music translates as an antibody that seems to negate poisons in the atmosphere. His newest double EP release, Big Top Vol. 1 & 2, communicates newfound peace after the birth of his first child, a daughter named Ruby. Central to its message is hope, and the record exudes this guiding sentiment to listeners. Have you listened to “You Belong (In Pearls Tonight),” track 3 on Vol. 1? Or even Vol. 2 standout “Stay Awhile”? These songs stand in such stark contrast to melancholic tunes that it’s hard to imagine a world without personal cheer, calm, and clarity.

Born and raised in Dallas, TX, David spent his earliest years listening and playing music alongside a family of songsters and aficionados. If you have heard any music penned by Lutes, you would correctly expect that his parents raised him on 60’s-70’s folk-rock, jazz, and R&B. He was familiar with all the great last names before he turned 10, including Simon, Wilson, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Davis and Coltrane, Redding, and Wonder. However, equal in importance to his style is Texas. The roots of Texas music are strong and deep, and living a childhood underneath so much sky tends to give music a soaring sonic quality. The instrumentation on Big Top emphasizes that heady atmosphere, stacked with David’s own sense of endless inspiration.

The first mention of David Lutes in the music scene began with “Plumtucker,” his musical alter-ego and the original name for his band. Meant as a moniker to umbrella all of the talented players on his two previous records and in live performances, David has often toured internationally under the name. Plumtucker also serves as reference to his exhaustive spirit in songwriting- never allowing rest when he had a spark of insight.

Another question may be asked of the recordings: why the choice for double EP’s? This option is more and more common as artists extend their musical tastes, sometimes overlapping genres. For Lutes, the two predominant genres on Big Top are Americana and pop. Vol. 1 contains elements of Lutes’ Americana-roots background, clearly displayed on “Love in the Hard Times.” Vol. 2 exercises his interest in pop music, where experimentation is expected, and is modeled best by “Rooftop.” Big Top features ample opportunities for listener captivation, as each individual song is wholly memorable. Standouts such as “Fine Line” and “The Wheel” are wistfully crafted in gossamer, lighter than air. Steady syncopations lead “Ginny On Fire,” “Be Reasonable,” and “We Love Me,” while “Lucia’s Song” is a genuine spring of color-rich lyrics. The production value on Big Top Vol. 1 & 2 heightens David’s other talent: his fine ear for opulent melodies. Indicative of his talents, David has recently been nominated for “Male Vocalist of the Year” and “Song of the Year” at the 2009 Texas Music Awards. Since an early age, Lutes has been a musician. Where it was once a peripheral need, it is now a defining purpose.

David will be touring throughout 09 in support of Big Top, featuring a return to Europe in the fall, where he has previously been featured on BBC Radio, Juice Radio, and Radio Reverb.


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Dewveall





Jul 13 2009 1:38 PM

Free is the New Expensive!

♫ ErraticallyElizabeth. :)





Jun 13 2009 1:33 AM

It was great to see you! I Absolutely love your music! You have an awesome voice. :) Must run in the family. ;) Just kidding I can't sing the least bit. :) I try though so it counts. ;) I suppose I'll talk to you really soon! See ya!
John





May 13 2009 8:05 PM

NEVER STOP DOING YOUR BEST.
Ted Hadji





May 11 2009 2:07 AM

Hey David, hope you can make it to my cd release. It starts early (7:30pm) on Wednesday (May 13th) at The Cactus Cafe.
John





May 5 2009 2:13 PM

Keep up the good work...
Nice sound...
Ted Hadji





Apr 30 2009 4:46 AM

SPAMED! Can you ever forgive me? If so, please vote for me! I am in Round Two of The TRCoA Unsigned Artist Competition. Help me get to Round Three by clicking my face and voting for me! If I’m in the top 4 I get to play a showcase for record executives and could win 100 free hours in the studio. If I were selected, it would really help me rock some faces off, please take a second and vote.
Thanks! -Ted Hadji
John





Apr 28 2009 5:31 PM

Great sound... I like your music....
Keep up the good work...
John





Apr 14 2009 1:43 PM

Very very very good Sound.....
John





Apr 10 2009 8:31 PM

Just stopping by to say hello! Cheers...
John





Mar 25 2009 6:25 PM

Thanks for the add! Very good sound....
skeeter hawk records





Dec 5 2008 12:12 AM

THANKS FOR THE ADD
Urban Monroes





Dec 2 2008 8:50 PM

Plumtucker



We're just droppin' by to send you a friendly “Holiday Howdy.”

In addition, we hope you are having an awesome week!. If you’re playing shows, we hope they go just great.

~the Urban Monroes
The Mercies





Oct 22 2008 8:52 AM

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Conrad Vingoe





Oct 18 2008 9:57 AM

Hi David great to meet and play with you, hope the rest of the tour was good.
All the best
Fishbowl Acoustic Live





Oct 5 2008 9:55 AM

Cheers for playing our Fishbowl lastnight. We have had some good feedback.
James David Smith





Sep 22 2008 10:52 PM

See you on Saturday!

Safe trip...

J


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Peanut Albinos





Aug 22 2008 11:11 PM

Thanks buddy - 5 weeks till the tour!!

J
Peanut Albinos





Aug 20 2008 6:19 PM

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Rocky





Aug 8 2008 9:28 PM

Just sitting and a groovin to da toonz!! thanks for the add
Rocky





Aug 8 2008 9:26 PM

Keep On Rockin!!
Jill





Aug 4 2008 10:51 PM

Good to hear from you! How's Ruby? I see you're going to England soon! Boy, I miss that! Things here are good....32 weeks prego now. Only 8 weeks to go! I'm so ready to meet this little one.
Hope all is well!!
Diana





Jul 29 2008 12:17 AM

David - me too!! What a lot of people yesterday - you would have loved it - Ruby too!!
Southpaw Jones





Jul 25 2008 6:12 AM

May I borrow some of YourSpace to promote MyCdRelease?



The all new, all original CRUELTY arrives Tuesday, July 29, and I'll celebrate with a show at Austin's legendary Cactus Cafe.
It's free, aside from the $15 you'll certainly want to spend on the CD.
Raina Rose opens at 8:30 pm, then Southpaw Jones performs in his finest suit, and nothing will ever be the same.

Check out a preview track on my profile page or southpawjones. com.
Thanks for sharing YourSpace!
Grayson Capps





Jun 13 2008 5:21 PM

GRAYSON CAPPS & THE STUMPKNOCKERS

*** TEXAS TOUR 2008 ***

Thurs.
June 12 / Belmont Hotel / Dallas, TX
Fri.
June 13 / Bend Studio / Dallas, TX
Sat.
June 14 / Hill Country Galleria / Austin, TX
Sun.
June 15 / Bend Studio / Houston, TX

graysoncapps[dot]com
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Peanut Albinos





Jun 13 2008 12:01 PM

Hey there Mr Plumtickler...

I was your 10000th profile visitor!

I saw you play at The French Legation Museum in March with a really hunky English guy... When's he coming back? I bet Austin just isn't the same without him...

; p
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