THE BAND
Lucas Paul Lead Vocals/Guitar/Piano/Harmonica
Lucas Paul has been classically trained on the guitar and piano since he was wearing Scooby Doo underpants. There is no proof that he still doesn't wear those, but an esoteric lot could tell you. After Lucas finished his instrumental album 'In Between' in 2002, he decided to start working on his mad vocal skills. His father, being a guitar player/singer, told him his vocals need to become his best instrument... "the rest will fall into place." Lucas took that advice and starting writing. His style changed considerably during this period of transition, being influenced by such bands as The Dave Matthews Band and The Beatles. The result was the album 'Fences' (2005). Since then, Lucas has hooked up with Donny Brown of The Verve Pipe to produce a few new tracks. The results were 'Half the Time' and 'Without a Sound', which will be part of the new album released in early 2007.
Jacob Chmara Bass Guitar/Vocals
Formerly of the Ann Arbor jam band Smokestack, Jacob has been playing bass for many years and has had the opportunity to play in a wide variety of musical settings. Most recently, Jacob has been playing with local Ann Arbor/Detroit luminaries such as the Latin-Jazz groups Tumbao (with Paul Vornhagen and Alberto Nacif) and Los Gatos (Pete Siers, Brian DiBlassio et al), folk singer/songwriter extraordinaire Whit Hill, Jazz/Pop singer/flutist Tracy Cash Thomas and Local guitar god Laith Al-Saadi. Jacob holds a Bachelor's degree in music performance from the University of Michigan and teaches private lessons on both guitar and saxophone.
Dan Eichinger Drums/Vocals
Most recognized for his drumming in the now disbanded group Smokestack, Dan has been playing drums with various musical conglomerations in the Ann Arbor / Detroit area for nearly seven years. He grew up on a heave dose of Jazz but then discovered Gospel music and became involved in Detroit's Gospel/R&B scene, from where he draws much of his current inspiration. Although privileged to play alongside many talented artists, Dan has a soft spot for pop and alternative music (most notably Dave Matthews Band and Counting Crows) and enjoys laying a solid groove under strong rhythms, harmonies and catchy song writing of THE LUCAS PAUL BAND. Always a huge fan of Carter Beauford's drumming, one of Dan's dreams has always been to play 'Grey Street' with someone who can actually pull off Dave Matthews. Now those dreams have become a nightly reality with The LPB.
Kris Kurzawa Lead Guitar/Vocals
Kris Kurzawa is in great demand as a guitarist on the Michigan music scene. He enjoys playing various styles, such as Rock, Blues, Jazz, R&B, Gospel, Funk, Bluegrass and Country. When he's not performing with THE LUCAS PAUL BAND, you can see him regularly with different groups such as The Al Hill Band, Whit Hill & The Postcards, The Thornetta Davis Band, Midtown Underground, The Kris K Band, The Tracy Cash Thomas Band, The Cass Avenue Ramblers, Kil Harmonic and more. Kris has a Bachelors degree in Music from Wayne State University and teaches guitar.
Pete Rock Lead Guitar/Vocals
Musician first. Rock star second.
Bobby Streng Saxophone
Bobby Streng is an active saxophonist, composer, and arranger of all genres of music. Since getting his masters in saxophone from the University of Michigan in 2004 (studies with Donald Sinta), he has worked as a freelance musician in southeast Michigan. In addition to being an integral member of THE LUCAS PAUL BAND, Bobby also runs his own ensembles. With his new group, the Saxomble, Bobby Streng fuses his backgrounds in classical, funk, jazz, and rock into an exciting live experience fueled by the sound and improvisation of a powerful five man saxophone front.
