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Justine Lucas

ARTIST BIO

Justine Lucas is a locally renown singer-songwriter from San Francisco. With a voice described as "softly haunting" by SF Deli Magazine and music that sounds like "a folky Appalachian holiday" according to the SF Bay Guardian, Justine's profoundly poetic songs and delicately nuanced vocal tones carry character and story throughout every album and concert.

Justine is also a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, mandolin, piano, electric bass, and violin on many of her own tracks. She occasionally guest-stars with local bands such as Fanfare Zambaleta and Wyld Iris. Her music is predominantly folk, with influences of bluegrass, country, blues, gypsy jazz and swing. With a degree in World Music and Dance, her knowledge of folk sounds is vast, international, and multigenerational. Justine's eclectic style has also been inspired by her years of touring with circuses throughout the US and Canada. She is most well-known for her time as the lead singer of The Jaunting Martyrs, her collaborations with Jordan Finlay and Lee Corbie-Wells, and as Madame Z in her Jazz Cabaret and Big Band, lead with co-composer Jonah Udall.

Justine Lucas

Press Pieces

articles on Justine's music from local newspapers, magazines, & blogs

sf dELI mAGAZINE

“San Francisco based minimalist avant singer songwriter Justine Lucas has touched our hearts with her recordings of smooth rhythmic guitar melodies, and softly haunting atmospheric backdrops of birds singing, and natural sounds bellowing under her beautiful voice."

aSGARD pRESS

“Her sounds span genres and decades, often paying homage to American Old Time, Jazz, Blues, and the Circus, while offering a fresh contemporary perspective."

SF BAY GARDIAN

“It’s like an Eastern European circus took a folky Appalachian holiday. It’s both quiet, classical bedtime story and traveling, rambling, carnival party."

UNTAPPED NEW YORK

“A natural storyteller, weaving magical prose around epic ballads."

SF DELI MAGAZINE

"Her art showcases musical storytelling and an intimate approach to performance."

Justine Lucas CARAVAN

BAND BIO

Justine Lucas Caravan brings together the warmth of acoustic instruments and the grit of folkloric songwriting. This Bohemian bunch of talented musicians blend folk, blues, Americana, bluegrass and gypsy jazz into a perfect cocktail of sound and wisdom. An apothecary for the soul; Justine’s songs are heartfelt and poetic with lyrics that strike a deep chord. Justine Lucas Caravan stands out for its honest, engaging songwriting and a sound that feels both fresh and familiar. Each song is crafted by Justine and arranged by the Caravan with care, offering a genuine experience that captures the essence of the group’s diverse musical influences.

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