Ana Grace

Hello everyone,

First, I would just like to wish you and yours a happy, relaxing, and safe Holiday season. It’s hard to believe it is already December 23rd.

Today is a day of reflection. 9 days have passed since the incredibly tragic events that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. As many of you know, among the victims of this tragedy was a beautiful, glowing 6 year old girl named Ana Grace Marquez-Greene. She, along with her family, lived in Winnipeg for over three years while her Dad, Jimmy Greene, was Assistant Professor of Jazz Saxophone in the University of Manitoba Jazz Studies Program. Jimmy is a mentor of mine who I look up to in every way, both on and off stage. In the days to come, please keep Jimmy, Nelba, Isaiah, and the rest of the Greene family, as well as the other families devastated by this tragedy, in your thoughts. 

An official Facebook group has been set-up to remember Ana. Click here to check it out. A fund has also been set-up to support the Greene family as they navigate through the toughest of times. To check it out and make a donation, click here.     

Lucas Sader Music is thrilled to announce The Lucas Sader Project’s next event, New Beginnings, which will take place on Thursday, January 17th, 2013, at Arkadash Bistro and Lounge (268 Portage Avenue) at 9:00pm.  The group will feature myself on drums, along with world-renowned trumpeter Derrick Gardner, alto/tenor saxophonist Paul Balcain, pianist Paul De Gurse, bassist Karl Kohut, and special guest Erin Propp on vocals.

We will perform works from our debut album, “Apollo: Tribute to the Miles Davis Quintet”, along with my own brand new original compositions and arrangements. Admission is $5 students, $10 general. Click here to learn more about the event.

Arkadash Bistro & Lounge is quickly becoming a Jazz hotspot in the heart of Winnipeg. Their menu features exquisite Mediterranean cuisine, all made using high-quality, local ingredients. To learn more about their exciting menu, check out their website by clicking here.

“Apollo: Tribute to the Miles Davis Quintet” is now available in stores and online. Here is where you can pick up your copy:

• iTunes
• Amazon
• CD Baby
• McNally Robinson Booksellers (1120 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
• Music Trader (97 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
• Into the Music (245 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)

Once again, from my family to yours, I wish you a wonderful holiday season, and I can’t wait to share music with you again soon. Stay strong, everyone.

Carpe diem,

- Lucas

22

Hello everyone,

I sincerely hope you and yours have enjoyed December thus far. I write this as the clock strikes 12 and December 5th begins. I couldn’t be happier to share my 22nd Birthday with all of you through this message.

The first video from The Lucas Sader Project’s Album Release Show is now up for you all to enjoy. The clip showcases the group performing “Apollo”, the lead single and title track from our debut album. Click here to check out the video.

Photos from the event are also up, and you can click here to see them.

Those of you who missed the event can now enjoy part of it, and those of you who were there that evening can relive it. Thank you to Jeff Gordon and New Eternity Productions for beautifully filming and editing the video, and Leighton Janis for his fantastic photography.

The Lucas Sader Project has officially cracked the charts. “Apollo: Tribute to the Miles Davis Quintet” debuted this week at #24 on 101.5 UMFM’s Top 35 Chart. Click here to check out the chart.

Everyone at UMFM has been incredibly supportive of the group and the album, but two people in particular have been vital in playing the record and getting the word out. A huge shout out and thank you to both Curtis Nowosad and Aaron Sabasch for featuring the album so much on their fantastic broadcasts. Make sure to tune in to Aaron’s radio show, “Straight Ahead”, on Tuesdays from 1-2pm, and Curtis’ broadcast, “Tomorrow is the Question”, on Tuesdays from 4-6pm, both on 101.5 UMFM.
      
The album is now available in stores and online. Here is where you can pick up your copy:

• iTunes (click here) 
• Amazon (click here)
• CD Baby (click here)
• McNally Robinson Booksellers (1120 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
• Music Trader (97 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
• Into the Music (245 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
  

If you haven't already, please take a minute to 'like' Lucas Sader Music on Facebook (click here) and join our email list (click here) to show your support and receive the latest updates and announcements first. 

Keep an eye out for more exciting announcements very soon, including the release of more video footage and information about future Lucas Sader Project events. As always, we will make sure you hear about it first.

Thank you all so much for your continuing support. Stay strong everyone.

Carpe diem, 

- Lucas

Gratuity

Hello everyone,

The launch of "Apollo" was a resounding success. I cannot thank you all enough for your continuing support and are so excited to finally be able to share the album with you.

The Lucas Sader Project's debut album, "Apollo: Tribute to the Miles Davis Quintet", is now on sale at fine establishments around Winnipeg and online. Here is where you can pick it up:

      - iTunes (click here)   

      - Amazon (click here)

      - CD Baby (click here)

      - McNally Robinson Booksellers (1120 Grant Avenue)

      - Music Trader (97 Osborne Street)

      - Into the Music (245 McDermot Avenue)

If you have already picked up the album, please take a moment to rate it and/or write a short review on iTunes. This will go a long way in helping the album get recognized and reach more people.

"Apollo" In the Press

      - Chris Smith recently gave the album 4/4 stars in the Winnipeg Free Press. Click here and scroll down to check out the review.

      - The Uniter featured an article on The Lucas Sader Project, written by Aaron Epp, in it's most recent issue. It includes an interview with me about the group, the album, the concept, the inspiration, and Miles. Click here to read the article.

      - The Lucas Sader Project appeared on CTV Morning Live last week. Host Kris Laudien talked with us about the album and Winnipeg's thriving Jazz scene. Click here to see the interview. 

Thank you so much to everyone who has helped make the album release such a huge success thus far. First and foremost, all of you for being there, buying the album, and showing your support. Derrick Gardner, Paul Balcain, Will Bonness, Karl Kohut, and Erin Propp for sharing the stage with me. Reggie San Miguel for hosting. Laurent Roy for MC-ing the event and recording/mixing the album. Kelly Leschasin and The West End Cultural Centre for hosting us in your beautiful venue. Paul De Gurse for playing on the album. John Funk at Underscorefunk Design for designing the album and all Lucas Sader Music's promotional material. Jordan Jackiew at Resosound Productions for mastering the album. Our fantastic sponsors: The Music Cellar, Winnipeg DrumTalk Festival, and The Prolific Group. Leighton Janis for his wonderful photography and support. Lucas Sader Music's volunteer team: Alie Clark, Shannon Kristjanson, Jocelyn Goertzen, Joanna Majoko, Mike Cann, Niall Bakkestad-Legare, and Aaron Sabasch. Jeff Gordon and New Eternity Productions for filming the show. FACTOR Canada and Manitoba Film & Music for helping fund the album. Manitoba Music for their help in promoting the album. Finally, my incredible family and friends for their unwavering support. 

If you haven't already, please take a minute to 'like' Lucas Sader Music on Facebook (click here). Keep an eye out in the next week or two for photos and videos from the release show to be posted. We will also be announcing a few details on our next event, which will be held in the new year.  

Once again, I would just like to personally thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your support. It has been almost overwhelming. You give me the strength to keep going. I wish you and yours only the best.

Carpe diem,

- Lucas 

10 Days until The Day

Hello everyone,

Wow, the big day is almost here. Only 10 days until The Lucas Sader Project's "Apollo: Tribute to the Miles Davis Quintet" Album Release. Thursday, November 22nd, at 8:00pm at the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg. Make sure to secure your tickets in advance to reserve your seat and save! Click here for more information.

The second single from the record, our interpretation of Ron Carter's classic tune "Eighty One", is now posted to listen to for free! Click here to check it out!

Stay tuned for more exciting announcements later this week. Thank you all so much for your support.

Carpe diem,

- Lucas

Breaking Through

Hello everyone,

The wait is over! The first single from The Lucas Sader Project's debut album, "Apollo: Tribute to the Miles Davis Quintet", has been posted to listen to for free! To check out the album's title track, an original composition of mine titled "Apollo", click here.

Believe it or not, the album release show is just around the corner. You can secure your tickets for the event online through TicketWeb Canada and in person at the West End Cultural Centre (586 Ellice Avenue), Music Trader (97 Osbrone Street), and directly from me. Tickets are $12 students, $15 advance, and $20 at the door. Click here to learn more about the album release show.

On Monday, October 29th, the album release show was briefly previewed in the Winnipeg Free Press by Chris Smith. To read the article, click here and scroll to the bottom.

Also make sure to check out the most recent issue of dig! Magazine, Winnipeg's bi-monthly Jazz publication, which hit the streets last week. It contains an excellent preview of the album release, penned by Charlene Diehl, as well as an advertisement for the event. dig! Magazine is available at establishments throughout Winnipeg, including Starbucks and McNally Robinson Booksellers.   

Check back next Monday, November 12th, as the second single from the album will be unveiled and posted to hear for free. I will also be making a few other exciting announcements.     

Your support means so much to me. I wish you and yours all the best this week.

Carpe diem,

- Lucas

New Beginnings

Hello everyone,

Thank you all so much for visiting Lucas Sader Music's new website, we really appreciate your support. I hope the fall has treated you and yours well so far.

I am ecstatic about what the next month holds for Lucas Sader Music, including the release of The Lucas Sader Project's debut album, "Apollo: Tribute to the Miles Davis Quintet". The recording features myself on drums, along with world-renowned trumpeter Derrick Gardner, alto/tenor saxophonist Paul Balcain, pianist Paul De Gurse, and bassist Karl Kohut. Click here to find out more about the album.  

We will be celebrating the release of the record with an Album Release Show on Thursday, November 22nd, at the West End Cultural Centre at 8pm. The Lucas Sader Project will feature two special guests for the evening; Will Bonness on piano and vocalist Erin Propp. Tickets are $12 students, $15 advance, and $20 at the door. Advance tickets are available online from TicketWeb (www.ticketweb.ca) and in person at the West End Cultural Centre (586 Ellice Avenue), Music Trader (97 Osbrone Street), and directly from me. To learn more about this exciting event, please click here. 

This fall I penned a writing piece, titled "The Storm and The Calm", as the liner notes for "Apollo: Tribute to the Miles Davis Quintet". I have posted it on the site to provide some perspective on the album concept and development. You can read "The Storm and The Calm" in its entirety by clicking here.

If you'd like to receive updates about upcoming events, please take a moment to join our email list by clicking here. We would love to stay in touch with you. 

Keep an eye out for my next blog post as I will be, among other things, revealing the first single from the record and posting it for you all to check out for free. Thank you once again for your continuing support. I cannot wait to share the album with all of you.

Carpe diem,

- Lucas