Alapaha Station Celebration

Hello, friends! We are thrilled to announce that we will be playing the Alapaha Station Celebration on Saturday, November 14th, 2015, at 2:30 PM in Alapaha, GA. This is a historic event offering fun for the entire family, a stellar lineup of musicians (including Danny Dawson and headliner Buddy Jewell), arts and crafts, parades, old cars, and (of course) plenty of food! We hope you'll come out and join us, and we look forward to seeing you all there! 

Lots of love,

B + L

Road Journal: Part 1

When we went into studio in August, we had no idea that it would turn into nine weeks of intense focus, unbridled creativity, hard work, and more fun that we thought possible! We've shared photos and updates as we've gone along, but now that we're home for a few days, we thought it would be fun to compile a series of Road Journals chronicling the events of the past few months as we prepare for our biggest year yet.  

We worked with the incredibly talented Dan Hannon of Eldest Only Productions and Recordings on five brand new songs and two acoustic covers we made our own, lived in his basement, and got more excited about sharing what we've been working on every day. We got to meet and work with some pretty awesome folks, too, and are SO BLESSED to have been given this opportunity. 

The studio was absolutely gorgeous, so we took the opportunity to have a few impromptu photo shoots in the early mornings. 

  

We were introduced to some INSANELY talented musicians who played on our tracks, bringing some mad skills and a lot of humor to the late nights. We were lucky enough to meet Patrick, Jeff, and TJ in studio and hang out with them, as well as the brilliant Sam Tesh, who never seems to leave a room without making it a little brighter.

 

We wouldn't dare write a blog about our time at Dan's without mentioning his dog, Buckley, who let us into his family for a few weeks. He was one big bundle of love and fur who truly thought he was a lapdog. He kind of was, in some way, we guess!

We had an off day here and there, so we took full advantage of them, making quick trips to Tallulah Gorge, the Georgia Aquarium for Beau's 18th birthday, and Eddie's Attic to see Macy Todd, Rick Brantley, and Paul McDonald absolutely rock the stage. 

Since we can't seem to stay off the road for very long, we returned from Atlanta only to pack up and turn around to go to Nashville! Keep your eyes peeled; we'll be posting the first Nashville Road Journal soon! Remember to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and sign up for the mailing list at www.BEAUandLUCI.tv so you'll be the first to know about new releases, exciting updates, and special giveaways. 

Lots of love, 

B + L

Changes in the Weather

For those of you who have been counting, when we wrapped in studio on Tuesday night (TECHNICALLY Wednesday morning at 3 AM!), we saw the culmination of a whopping month and three days of studio time, numerous pizzas and smoothies, countless pots of coffee, and a few battles of wit and HORSE (we did rather well in the wit department; HORSE, however, is an entirely different story). 

When we first stepped into the music business, we learned very quickly that pursuing a career in music is just that: a pursuit. There isn't a magic place where you can set out your lawn chairs, make camp, and then expect to find success. Every step along the way is one step closer to making a dream a reality, and in a relatively short time, we have started new chapters, dug deeper, grown leaps and bounds as artists, and broken new ground. The past month has been one of the most challenging times in our career as of yet, but as we walked out of the studio with our suitcases, we had something else: satisfaction. Pride, even, in what we had created, and excitement to share it with the world. We have never been worked harder, and we have never felt better about our work. 

Wednesday morning was the end of one project (one that we hope will be the first of many), but the start of a whole new chapter in our lives and our careers. As we move forward, we hope to share even more with you guys, to open up our lives and our hearts even more through our music, our shows, and our feeds. We want to thank each of you who have so loyally liked, shared, followed, attended, supported, encouraged, loved, and prayed for - and with - us over the past few years, and to welcome with open arms and hearts everyone who is new to the BEAU + LUCI family. We have been blessed beyond our wildest dreams, and our hearts are so full. 

xoxo,

B + L 

Announcements: July Dates

We are thrilled to announce two dates at the end of July! We will be playing at Sunset Cove at Lake Lanier Island Waterpark, at Lake Lanier Resort, on July 24th, 2015 from 7 - 11 PM. We hope to see all of our North Georgia friends there, and look forward to meeting even more! 

On July 25th, we have been honored with the chance to play at The Ronnie Hammond Memorial Jam Benefit for Gregg Brooks at the Back Porch Lounge. The benefit starts at 3:00 PM and includes numerous musicians and special guests, a silent auction of famous music memorabilia, and a barbecue meal. Be sure to come out and enjoy some incredible music, great food and fellowship while helping the Gregg Brooks' (Brooks Brothers) family with medical bills after his heroic battle with cancer.  

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Last Friday, we did something we've never done before: performed a livestream concert, live from the Historic Plant Cafe! It was one of our biggest productions, and we couldn't have done it alone. It went off smoothly, both at the Plant Cafe and through StageIt, thanks to the hard work of our production and technical crew (Jim Parker, Trey Pearson of Millennium Sound, David and Braeden Turner, Chris Karle of Vyve Broadband, and the tech support at StageIt). We had an incredible venue, one that we always love playing, and we're so grateful to Steve, Marla, and Stevie Howell and Ashley Watson for inviting us back and taking such good care of us. We want to thank our guest MC, Mr. Walt Eddings, for the time he spent preparing for the night and doing such a spectacular job, and Heather Cox for her support and patience. 

We can't do what we do without an incredible band (who played SO well Friday and put in hours of hard work, as well as endured the painful experience of a photo shoot). We've got a great group of guys and are so proud of them, and blessed to be able to work with them. Thanks to Logan Inman on lead guitar, Drew Crawford on bass, Austin Lane on drums, and Ryan Middleton on slide and rhythm guitar and mandolin. 

To everyone who came out and cheered us on, thank you! It was so nice to see old friends and make new ones. We love all of you and are so grateful to share this journey with so many beautiful souls. 

Finally, we want to thank our sponsors and promoters: The Plant Cafe, StageIt, Vyve Broadband, The Georgia Music Channel, Millennium Sound Productions, J. Smith Lanier & Co., Eddings Enterprises, Petroleum Services Group, Salon Cheveux, Splash!, Friendly Express, Feys II, VTACT Security Management, Solar Trendz, Lewis & Raulerson, Inc., and Lewis & Raulerson Carrier Group LLC. We have been surrounded by such love, support, and encouragement at every step of the way, and we're so grateful for it. We couldn't have done it without each and every one of you. 

Lots of love, and a massive thank you, from everyone here at Team BEAU + LUCI xoxo

BEAU + LUCI + StageIt

There's a first time for everything, and we are thrilled to announce that we will be live-streaming an intimate acoustic performance from the historic Plant Cafe on Friday, June 12, at 7:00. We'll be performing both currently unreleased music and tracks from our EP, LONG WAY HOME, as well as our radio single, FIRE, and cracking a few less than stellar jokes from our favorite downtown haunt. For those of you who can't be there in person, tickets can be purchased here.

We love performing in new places, and while the Plant Cafe is basically our home, the idea of streaming the show worldwide is so exciting! So clear your calendars, get a tub of ice cream, make yourself a cup of coffee or tea, and come join us for a special BEAU + LUCI performance, live from the historic Plant Cafe to the world!

BEAU + LUCI Live at the Historic Plant Cafe ! FRI JUN 12 @ 7PM !

BEAU + LUCI
Live at the Historic Plant Cafe
504 PLANT AVE, WAYCROSS GA
Friday June 12, 2015 @ 7PM EDT
Watch it live online at: StageIt.com/BEAUandLUCI

SEGAFEST

BEAU + LUCI will be performing at the Southeast Georgia Music Festival on Saturday, May 30th, at Brantley Co. Heron Stadium in Nahunta, GA at 6:40 PM. For more information, ticketing, and a complete lineup, check out SEGAFest2015.com. 

We're Back in Black (and White and Read All Over)

2015 has been incredible so far, packed full of excitement and big opportunities that we can hardly believe ourselves, so let's have a quick recap before we look forward. We kicked off the year with a sweet acoustic show and a packed house at the Plant Cafe, then spent a week in Music City, taking it all in, handling a few meetings, and eating more than a little good food! We left our hearts in Nashville, and we're more than ready to go back (check back later this week for a full travel journal!). 

We only had a few days between playing the tourist in Nashville and playing shows in Daytona and New Smyrna Beach, FL over Speedweek. The love and support we got from you guys during a week packed full of shows and appearances, and capped off by a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the pits at the NASCAR XFINITY Series Alert Today 300. 

Following the race, we played two weekends back to back at Moccasin Creek Offroad Park, sharing the stage with our new friends Young Sullivan at the Muddin & Music for Makinley Rain Nobody Fights Alone Benefit, and then the next weekend, first at the Blackshear stage dedication, and then back at MCORP with The Steven Flowers Band. 

We headed back to New Smyrna Beach for the New Smyrna Balloon and Sky Fest, where we played a four-song set before getting rained out. The weather didn't pass in time for us to go back on, but we did get to hang around and watch the lovely and talented Brad Sayre blow our minds, and then Jared Blake and his awesome band rock the stage. Finally, we played at the historic Annual Blessing of the Fleet in Brunswick, GA. It's always an honor and inspiration to play with people who are driven, dedicated, and passionate about what they do, and, as always, we had a fabulous time. 

While in Daytona, we released our EP, Long Way Home, with three songs: Fire, Uncaged, and Long Way Home. We've been anticipating such an exciting event since we started writing our own music, and we've been thrilled at the reception it's received, as well as the release of Fire to radio on April 20th! It's been so cool to see all of your feedback, and to hear how much you guys love a song that we've put our heart and soul into. Keep letting us know where you are when you hear it. It's such a humbling and encouraging thought to know that our music is being played all over the world and touching the hearts of people we may never meet face to face, but that's why music is so special: it's a universal magic. We're just glad to be a small part of it.  

Also...WOW. We're so close to hitting TEN THOUSAND LIKES, a huge milestone for us. We're so blown away by the love and support you've given to us, and we want you to know how grateful we are to every single one of you, whether you were here from the very beginning or hit that "LIKE" button yesterday. Either way, keep liking and sharing, and let's get to 10,000. As soon as we do, you'll be entered into a raffle, and one lucky winner will get a really cool prize. 

Lots of love, 

B + L

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

There are exactly six days until Christmas, but it seems like yesterday was just before Thanksgiving! How time has flown! Of course, our schedule has kept us busy, but we couldn't be more excited; finishing off 2014 with a packed schedule only means that we'll be racing into 2015, with a kickoff in Daytona (hint, hint)!

We've been in the studio twice in the past month, racing to finish up tracks for a VERY exciting project which will be officially announced on Tuesday, January 6th, so make sure to "Like" our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter and Instagram (BEAUandLUCI) to stay up to date! Remember to share us with your friends, coworkers, and even your dog, if you're dog is super tech-savvy and into social media and organic rock, indie pop, modern country sister-duos. 

We kicked off the Christmas season with a lovely party in our brand-new studio (thanks so much to Mr. Brian Fey of FEYS II Management for being so generous!) during the Blackshear Christmas Parade. We had a blast meeting fans, watching the parade, and eating cupcakes, which, if you were wondering, did taste as good as they looked! We're so grateful to Ann Lane of Cupcake Lane for making them...we really did enjoy them!

A few days after the Christmas party, we hit the road again, stopping off in Atlanta for meetings at Jan Smith Studios, where we'll be working with Heidi Higgins starting in January, before taking a quick pit stop in the North Georgia mountains, and then we headed to the studio to wrap up our newest (and exciting!) project, which we will expand upon shortly! As always, working with our dear friend and producer Mark Dowdy at Rivercrest Music Studios is hardly work at all, and we're absolutely bursting to share our new music + plans for 2015 with you! 

(For the record, we are NOT working on an album called Bohemian Rap-CD. But if we were, this would be the cover.)

Remember to check back next Tuesday, January 6th, for an exciting announcement! 

Wishing you the merriest of Christmases and the happiest of holidays, 

BEAU + LUCI

A Time of Thanksgiving

The holiday season has always been a special time for our family, despite the business that comes with it! We always find ourselves spending a bit more time together, laughing at jokes that might have gotten eye rolls a few months earlier, and, of course, putting in quite a few hours of decorating for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Christmastime is our largest undertaking, but there's something peaceful about bringing down the boxes full of autumn leaves, smiling scarecrows, and pumpkins that are just too pleasant to be included in the Halloween decorations. It only takes us a few hours to finish up, but we're always glad to have spent it together, with no sense of chaos and no deadlines to meet. 

At this time of the year, it's easy to get caught up in the rush. There are meals to prepare, family coming in, presents to buy and wrap (hopefully before Christmas Eve, though we've all been there!), and something always goes wrong, whether the turkey is still frozen when it's time to eat, or there's a squirrel in the Christmas tree, a la National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (fingers crossed none of us have to deal with such a thing, though it would add some excitement!), and without fail, we all have our "Cousin Eddie" adventures over the holidays. 

Even if nothing goes wrong at all, we oftentimes find ourselves at New Year's, wondering how November and December flew by so quickly. After all, it's supposed to be August, right? But whether you're so full of holiday spirit that you've been playing Christmas songs nonstop since November 1st at 12:01 AM, or if you're still insisting that "It's only November, turn that off!", we hope that you'll take a moment in the middle of the hustle and bustle and realize that, hey, life is good, family is crazy (but that's okay), and there's really so much to be thankful for.  

It is the most wonderful time of the year, after all. 

November, It's Nice to See You

Well, it's been a rather dreary Monday for us, but sometimes it takes a bit of rain to make us settle down for a few minutes and take a breath! The BEAU + LUCI team has been busy this weekend, working (and, of course, playing!) hard in Gainesville, Georgia and Miami, Florida, with more travel on the horizon! 

First off, we played at the Okefenokee Regional Fair on Thursday (November 13th), and we had an absolute blast! The crowd was awesome, and the view of the Ferris Wheel from the stage wasn't that bad, either! Once again, we are so grateful to our band for being so incredible and making things so much easier, funnier, and more interesting. 

              

     

After the show Thursday, we hit the road. We were in studio Friday evening and Saturday morning, where we began working on new music! We always have a blast at Rivercrest Music Studio, working with Mark and Graham Dowdy, and this was no exception. We can't wait to head back up and finish up! 

We only wish we could have been in two places at once, so we could have gone to the Homestead-Miami Speedway Nationwide Race and cheered on our favorite driver, Jeremy Clements (#51). We cheered him on from the studio, though, and in Athens later, and Brian did a fabulous job representing the BEAU + LUCI team in the pits, alongside our incredible publicist and sponsorship director, Kari! We can't wait to meet Jeremy in person, and to partner with him and his team in 2015!

We spent Saturday night between the hedges at Sanford Stadium, cheering on the Dawgs and doing a little bit of freezing! It was a great game, though, and we're always grateful for the time with our family!

We hope you guys have a wonderful week! Wishing you lots of love and holiday cheer (yes, we know it's only November, but it's practically Christmas, at least in Luci's mind!), 

BEAU + LUCI

Beau + Luci OneHeart Project "Bare Necessities Drive" Partners with the JFly Musical Festival

The BEAU + LUCI OneHeart Project will be launching a “Bare Necessities Drive” from September 15th – November 15th, starting with official collection sites in Waycross/Ware County (SunTrust Bank, YMCA, Plant Café, Salon Cheveux, McDonald’s, and Chamber of Commerce) and Blackshear/Pierce County (Garden Café, McDonald’s, and Chamber of Commerce). See attached posters for guidelines for donations and the list of needed items for charity beneficiaries.

BEAU + LUCI will be also be partnering with Waycross-native Jorel "JFly" Flynn and his "How Big Is Your Dream?! Foundation" at the 6th Annual JFly Musical Festival in Waycross, Georgia on September 27th, which will feature the BEAU + LUCI OneHeart Project as beneficiary for a special day of “Bare Necessities Collection Drive” and the debut of  their original OneHeart Anthem. This special event will highlight the collection drive for non-perishables and basic necessities as detailed on the BEAU + LUCI website and Facebook Page, as well as a special guest appearance by BEAU + LUCI as they debut their OneHeart Project anthem.

Please see the attached posters detailing the needed items, all of which will go directly to grassroots beneficiaries. BEAU + LUCI want to thank everyone for their support of and encouragement for the BEAU + LUCI OneHeart Project, and it is their hope that their friends, family, and followers will band together to raise supplies, funds, and awareness for local charities, food banks, missions, and philanthropic organization.

Tri4Mattie

Most of the time, when someone is asked about their definition of a superhero, they'd say something about strength, speed, Batcaves, or super-soldier serum. We'll admit, that's what comes to our minds first. We spend a lot of time watching movies or television shows and reading comic books about men and women who have been subjected to scientific testing or nuclear radiation, or blessed with way-above-average intelligence and a knack with engineering and building super-suits, and that's okay, because everyone needs to believe in superheroes. We do. But we also know that there are some people who don't have super-suits, haven't been part of a super-soldier program, and who don't turn into giant green rage monsters, yet they display the same, if not more, strength, courage, and selflessness in life. They and the causes they use their superpowers for don't always get the recognition they deserve, mostly because they don't ask for it. They just do it. 

One of those superpowers is a dear family friend named Jason Rogers, who will be making a 3,100 mile triathlon from Seattle, Washington to Jacksonville, Florida, to raise support and awareness for childhood cancer and Mattie's Mission, a charity set up in memory of the sweet Mattie Elizabeth Goble. We have been so inspired by the Goble family's journey and the strength of their faith, and we know that you will, too. You can donate here at the website, and you can support the Tri4Mattie with your prayers as well! Read on for more information about Tri4Mattie, Mattie's Mission, and Jason, and make sure to "like" Mattie Goble's Prayer Team and the Tri4Mattie pages on Facebook. 

About Tri4Mattie

In August of 2014, Jason Rogers, a Mattie’s Mission board member, is planning a triathlon from Seattle, WA to Jacksonville, FL known as Tri4Mattie. This 3100-mile trip will involve swimming, biking, and running across the United States and should take approximately 33 days to complete. This trip will be in memory of 6 year old Mattie Goble and in support of Mattie’s Mission. The trek will involve an RV, support vehicle and multiple support staff. Major cities along the journey will include:

·         Seattle, Washington

·         Billings, Montana

·         Omaha, Nebraska

·         St. Louis, Missouri

·         Nashville, Tennessee

·         Huntsville, Alabama

·         Atlanta, Georgia

·         Waycross, Georgia

·         Jacksonville, Florida

Jason Rogers is from Waycross, GA. In 2011 he completed a cross-country bicycle ride of 2700 miles from San Diego, CA to St. Simons Island, GA in support of the Wounded Warrior Project. The ride raised funds and awareness for our wounded military men and women.  In 2013 he completed a ride from Key West, FL to Canada that was a total distance of 2200 miles. This ride was in support of the Waycross, GA YMCA Camp Reveille, a camp for underprivileged children in the Waycross area.

The triathlon across America will raise funds for Mattie’s Mission while also creating awareness for childhood cancer and allow us to share the love of Christ outside of our home state of Georgia. The ride is scheduled to start on the 24th of August in Seattle, WA and is scheduled to finish in Jacksonville, FL in late September during Childhood Cancer Awareness month. 

Mattie’s Mission board members are currently seeking sponsors for Tri4Mattie. We appreciate your consideration in supporting this worthy endeavor in any way you see possible. If you have any questions, please contact mattiesmission@gmail.com or tri4mattie@gmail.com.

Mattie's Mission

Childhood cancer is the number one disease killer of America’s children. Mattie’s Mission is a 501c3 non-profit organization that has been formed in memory of Mattie Goble.

In February of 2013, Mattie Elizabeth Goble, 5 years old, was diagnosed with DIPG, an inoperable and incurable form of brain cancer. Mattie fought her battle with much grace and with the utmost childlike faith in our God.  On November 16, 2013 at 6 ½ years old she completed her earthly journey. The core purposes of Mattie’s Mission are to promote the love of Jesus Christ, to support families enduring journeys through childhood cancer, and to fund research and create awareness for childhood cancer.

Through generous donations and support, Mattie's Mission has been able to help multiple local families in their fight with childhood cancer. Mattie's Mission has hosted several community events and fundraisers to support its core purposes, and Tri4Mattie is an extension of that attempt to raise money and awareness to fight childhood cancer.

To learn more about Mattie's Mission, and to find out how you can join the fight again childhood cancer, please visit us at www.MattiesMission.org and like us on Facebook below.

The Club

What a weekend!! Well, what a month, to be honest! We would be remiss if we started this blog out without a massive thank you to our band. We've had a lot of long practices and late nights, and we can't thank our guys enough for all their hard work, patience, and support while preparing for our first shows as a band. We loved every minute of it...even the ones with the bad jokes and mild MASSIVE anxiety attacks.

We spent Friday night on St. Simons Island at the Club at Bennie's Red Barn, from 9 PM to 1 AM, and we had an absolute blast hanging out with our incredible band and family and spending the night doing what we love at one of our favorite places on the island! There are no words to truly describe how grateful we are for every opportunity to sing, and we have had such a great time getting to know the fans and followers who travel to see us as often as they can! We want to give a huge thank you to Wayne and Holly Thompson, Kyce, Chris, Lacey, Chip, and William for taking such good care of us and giving us the opportunity to play at the Club! We can't wait to come back. 

Our next scheduled show is September 6th at Moccasin Creek Off Road Park in Blackshear, Georgia. Keep checking back for more details as the date draws closer, and be sure to follow us on Facebook and join the mailing list on our official website to be the first to know about shows, releases, and other insider perks, as well as to hear advanced previews of five songs from our upcoming EP release! 

 (From right to left: Frank Sikes (guitar), Logan Inman (guitar), Beau + Luci, Jacob Highsmith (drums), Drew  Crawford (bass).)

(Beau + Luci with the legend himself, Chip Wilson, of Bennie's Red Barn!) 

Second Sunday

WHAT a weekend!! Ours started on Thursday, with an interview with ESPN Coastal Radio (790 AM and 103.7 FM Coastal Georgia, 1400 AM and 104.3 Savannah and Hilton Head, and 1350 AM Waycross),  in Brunswick, Georgia. We had such a blast with Mark and Jackie, and we're so grateful for the opportunity to talk about our music! The interview aired Saturday, August 9th, and Sunday, August 10th, at 12 AM, and we did do a bit of squealing when we heard ourselves on ESPN radio! 

On Friday, we played at the Downtown Waycross Market with our band, and we made it through the entire show before the storm came! We seem to have a magnetic appeal to thunder storms, but maybe it's just what happens when you play during the summer in the South! The breeze was nice, too, and we're so grateful to everyone who came out despite the weather! We'll be sure to learn an anti-rain dance before the next show. 

We had another show on Sunday, on St. Simons, for Second Sunday. We love being on the island, and Second Sunday is an incredible event that supports local charities, and we want to thank Wayne Thompson especially for giving us the chance to play! Along with great music and a gorgeous view of the ocean, we had a wonderful meal and got to enjoy two bands before we went on. We were unable to finish our set because of a storm (which, ironically, started during Bad Moon Rising!), but we want to thank everyone who stuck it out as long as possible to hear us! We're sorry we got cut short, but we had a great time, and we're so grateful for the opportunity to play for such a great cause, and for everyone who gave of their time and resources to make Second Sunday happen.  

This next week will be packed with practices as we prepare for our show at The Club at Bennie's Red Barn on St. Simons this Friday, August 15th, from 9 - 1 AM. We look forward to seeing you there, and to a great time at one of our favorite places! 

Lots of love,

Beau + Luci

(From left to right: Jacob (drums), Logan  (guitar), Luci (vocals), Beau (vocals), Frank (guitar), Drew (bass).)