Author: Lucero Admin

Hey folks. Just got back from SXSW last week and went straight into Ardent Studios. As far as South by Southwest goes, we had a blast. Five shows in three days and we didn’t mess any of them up too bad. It’s always crazy down there but with the help of our tour manager Will we made it through just fine. We have to thank all the folks that came out to see us and the venues for having us. Got to see my little brothers and some old friends… yup, good time all around. Now. Recording. This is our first record for Univeral Republic and we’re at Ardent studios in midtown Memphis. This is actually only the second time we’ve done a full band record in Memphis (That Much Further West was the only other one). I think we made a good choice. We wanted to take our favorite pieces of Memphis music history and combine it with the drunken rock&roll we usually play and see what we came up with. This is gonna be a soulful one folks. We’ve got a lot of the basic tracking down and now we’re getting into the really fun stuff, like Rick Steff’s keyboard parts and horns and backup singers. Yup. Backup singers. Don’t worry. We’re working with a producer named Ted Hutt and he’s got a really good idea of how to get this record where it needs to go. We’re using a bunch of great Memphis musicians and we’re in a studio that has been at the center of a lot of great Memphis recordings… we’re in good hands. Can’t wait for ya’ll to hear this stuff. Everybody in the band is really excited. So hopefully we’ll get some pictures up soon from the recording session. Brian’s working on some guitar parts right now. Time for me to head back over there and sing a few. Take care out there ya’ll. -Ben

Lucero with special guests Felice Brothers, Langhorne Slim, Glossary and more!!

Friday, March 20th
Dirty Dog Bar
505 E. 6th Street
12 pm – 6 pm
FREE

12:30-12:50 Sam Lowry
1:00-1:30 The River City Tan Lines
1:45-2:15 Langhorne Slim
2:30-3:00 Fake Problems
3:15-3:45 Glossary
4:00-4:45 Felice Brothers
5:00-5:45 Lucero

Hope ya’ll are doing well out there.  It’s been a good week for us Lucero folks.  We have to thank all the kids that came out to Luke’s benefit show at the Rev Room in Little Rock.  It went great.  Thanks for helping us pull that off.  The two days before that show we were in the studio at Young Ave Sound working on more demos for the upcoming Lucero album.  It’s been a while since we released Rebels, Rogues & Sworn Brothers, but the demos are coming along real well and hopefully it’ll all be worth the wait in the end.  In the meantime there is always The Last Pale Light in the West to tide you over.  Speaking of which, Rick Steff and I actually went in and did an interview for the NPR show “Day to Day” and played some songs from that album live.  The show aired on Friday January 16th but if you missed it you can go to the NPR website and listen to it.  Another thing that is pretty cool is the trailer for $5 Cover that is up and running at www.fivedollarcover.com.  We were real lucky to be a part of that project.  Hopefully we can see more of it soon.  I guess that covers it for now.  Thanks as always for checking in.  I know Roy’s got some stuff up his sleeve he’s working on so check back soon, maybe we’ll have some more news for ya.

Henry Danger Venable was born Monday Sept.15th 2008
He was 7lbs. 9oz. and 19 1/2 inches long, and is absolutely perfect!

1. How to get to the Picnic at Riverside Park, Batesville AR:
Batesville is 136 miles from Memphis and 93 miles from Little Rock. It is an easy drive by car. The Picnic is held at Riverside Park, same as last year. You’ll approach Batesville on Highway 167. To reach the park, exit Right off 167 on Meyers Avenue. Make a Right at your next road, River Road, which becomes Chaney Drive. Follow Chaney Drive and you will be directed to Picnic parking. Parking is free.

2. Parking, Will Call and Entrance:
If you are coming by car, you will arrive at the West Gate entrance. There are two gates- the West Gate is our main entrance and is the Will Call location. Once you arrive and park, you will be closest to the West Gate and you’ll be directed to the West Gate entrance.

You will have present your hard tickets or website paper ticket print out to be scanned for entrance. You will then get a non-removable wristband if you are a VIP ticket holder, and a hand stamp if you are a regular ticket holder. With these, you will be allowed in/out access as needed.

3. Times and Band Order:
Doors open at 3pm and music begins at 4pm and Lucero’s set will be finished by 11pm. The order of bands is:

Dan Montgomery
The Good Fear
Cory Branan
Justin Townes Earle
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Lucero

4. Food and Drinks:
There will be several food stands at the Picnic to choose from. You are also welcome to bring your own food and drinks.

Also, Josie’s (the after-party location), is located only steps outside the East Gate, will be open at 12 noon and will be serving beer, wine and mixed drinks on their deck and beer garden.  You’ll have unlimited in/out access to go to and from Josie’s during the Picnic.

Josie’s will also have the Arkansas-Texas football game on widescreen TVs at 2:30pm.

5. What does the VIP ticket include?
The VIP ticket gets you into a comfortable, exclusive fenced off area for Artists and VIPs only. Located next to the stage, the VIP area has tables and chairs, and provides and food and drinks. Access will be very limited and ONLY accessible by VIP ticket holders and you will not be able to transfer your VIP ticket once you enter the Festival grounds.

The VIP ticket also includes a complimentary admission to the After party at Josie’s. Please note that while the Picnic is All Ages, the After party is 18+ only.

6. Do I need a VIP Ticket to attend the after party?
There will be some After party tickets available at the gate, first come, first served. We expect it to sell out.

7. Is Camping Allowed?
Yes, camping is allowed in Kennedy Park, which is directly across the river from Riverside Park, in the Oak Tree Grove areas, right on the river bank.

8. Will the Picnic sell out in advance?
Maybe. We recommend buying tickets in advance. Advance tickets are priced $5 lower than day-of tickets.

9. Is the event Rain or Shine?
Yep.

10. I ordered a Lucero Family Picnic T Shirt along with my ticket order. How and when do I get my T-shirt?
You pick up the ticket at the Lucero merchandise booth at the event. Your ticket print out confirms your name, shirt size for pick up. Please bring this with you to the booth.

11. Where to Stay?
Batesville Super 8 Motel
1287 North St. Louis Street Batesville, AR 72501(870) 793-5888
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Batesville
1130 White Drive, Batesville – (877) 863-4780

Comfort Suites: Batesville AR
1227 N. St. Louis Street, Batesville – (870) 698-1900

Ramada Batesville – North St. Louis
1325 North St. Louis, Batesville – (870) 698-1800