Part folk, part soul, part rock and roll. .............
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BIO: I write songs not bios so here's what a great writer had to say:
"You've never seen a solo performance like this before. Yes, he is the OneManBand, but don't expect to catch him with a multitude of instruments strapped to his body. No drum on his back. No harmonica mounted below his mouth. And, certainly no cymbals between his knees. That would be all too simple.
Luke uses a foot-controlled live looping machine to transcend commonly perceived musical boundaries. He doesn't just sing or play a tune; rather, he builds his music layer by layer.
He constructs background music by recording fragments of his playing and looping them, all while he continues to build more and more layers. It creates a textural framework of sounds that resonate with every listener. The result: a solo performance with the seemingly seamless sound of a tightly rehearsed band - a band with an honest voice and a live show that pulses with messages of peace and being true to yourself.
It is not enough to listen to the music. One also must see the performance to gain the complete experience - to appreciate the talent of the loop artist Luke Graner. Keep an eye out for Graner at local venues this summer. He's worth a stop and listen and see.
And Graner has his hands full with more that music. The 28-year-old dedicated husband and father of three is a stay-at-home dad. He also does graphic and web design, as well as screen printing" - Bridget Goldsack, Bismarck Fine Living Review.
Visit lukegraner.com to watch videos and listen to the music. Please download and share as much as you like and check out the lyrics if you really want to know more.
PERFORMING LIVE
Nowadays I perform solo "one man band" shows but have started rehearsing and gigging with a selection of incredible musicians. I'm smiling ear to ear every time we play.
INFLUENCES: The words and music of Bob Marley, Ben Harper, Radiohead and Xavier Rudd are very inspiring to me. I love the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zepplin, Phish, Weezer, Travis, the Shins and many many current singer/songwriters like Mason Jennings, Damien Rice, Neal Peterson ect.
Lemme top that... not only are you a sweetheart, you've got amazing music with which you share! I'm so glad to know you and your beautiful family Luke! Happy New Year!!!
I haven't seen you in a while, but wanted to let you know that I heard February Thunder today on my iPod and enjoyed it so much! Thank you for gifting the world with your music! Keep those songs comin! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!
Hey Luke, How are you and the family? Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. We hope to come out to the Oar for your show this weekend. Looking forward to seeing and hearing you!
had a blast at the nestor last night, thanx for letting us come up and jam with ya. hope we see ya when we come through bismark in december, "when your playing music, you've made it" -luke graner.
Graner! How are you? I see your gonna be at the Nestor in November! Think I can talk Lips into coming back that weekend??? Hope all is well with you and your fam!
HI. I'm working for ND for health care. Our goal is to get 15,000 signatures form NDakotans, who think health care should be more affordable...... any ideas of anything going on in Bismarck or around that might have a receptive crowd?
I not playing as much as I want to man. I have a gig next month, but after that Im out of work. If you wanna jam or anything let me know even though your your own band, which is awesome dude! Its not like you need a drummer, im just throwing things out there....
Luke! I just saw on Mark Proulx's page that you and him are playing a show at the Nasty Nestor in November. That's awesome. How've you been? I haven't seen you play in years.
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FALL FROLIC 2008 LINEUP Family Groove Company Cosmic Railroad (4 HOURS) The Mayflies Enchanted Ape Truth Be Told Nathan Miller & Unstoppable Company Johnny Reeferseed & The High Rollers Soap Cirrus Minor Irie Sol Oddball Protocol Mad Monks Mint Wad Willy Snafu Dead Larry Drums of the World with Rusty Eklund and Ryan Mullin the dharma bums Slippy LaRue Jason Sturges The Infinite Flow Teren Overbeck Tim & Pat Billiam D & Still more to come!!!
PLUS Fire Therapy Fire Troupe Laser Light Show Patrick's Psychedelic Projections Drum Circles Community (Come Unity) Playshops Interactive Blacklight Art Project AND LOTS MORE TO SEE AND DO!
hey luke this is taylor. I played in that suitcase drum thing down at urban harvest last week in the talent show. You told me to contact you so i'm contacting you through my bands myspace. I forgot to tell you that i play in a band. We'll be at urban harvest on august 7 from 5 to 5:45. You should be there and totally give me a jingle back. Peace.
Hey, Sorry I didnt get to see you when I was home but I'm out in December for good and I'll be living in Bismarck. Can't wait to come to your shows. Take Care
I haven't yet told you how much I enjoyed the Walrus show! You and Joe harmonize great together! I absolutely LOVED the first song (12 Birds) and how you made it super long and groovy! You're an amazing artist!
