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The Mr. Lucky Syndicate

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About Me


Mr. Lucky was established in April of 1999 out of dedication to great music and unique arrangements. The result was a band that not only wails in Rock and R&B, but was also twice named The Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) "Swing Band of the Year" (2003 & 2005). It began with Rat Pack pilgrims on a quest for swing beyond the zoot suit. Then, without any warning, they found themselves possessed of a kind of sophisticated irreverence -- equally at home in a tux at the reception, or at the pool party in a bawdy bowling shirt. Swing, R&B, Latin, Ballroom, Rock ... who really knows what was in that Martini shaker? The Syndicate's horn-powered sound electrifies the room with pop tunes that really swing, classic tunes that warm the night like fine cognac, and fiery rock that'll toast bread at 50 paces....

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Member Since: 7/9/2005
Band Website: luckyswings.com " luckyswings.com
Band Members: Personnel includes 4 music educators, 3 performance degrees on their respective instruments (one who played with Frank Sinatra, KC and the Sunshine Band, Miami Sound Machine, and Barbara Streisand!), one former arranger for a major music publishing house, one former music store owner, plus a lawyer, a bank vice president and a guy who works at a comic book store, just to stir things up. Jerry Becker (vocals, sound, and misc. fun stuff)... Chad Lundgren (beltin' vocals)... Brett Murphey (screamin' trumpet)... Dale Elenich (sizzle trumpet)... Kyle Samuelson (wailin' trombone)... Leah Duckert (honkin' bari sax & lyrical flute)... Corey Klunk (smokin' alto sax)... Dan Zaffran (yodeling tenor sax)... Gary Wiesner (poundin' drums)... Sam Steffke (WAMI Keyboardist of the year)... Steve Lewandowski (WAMI Guitarist Of The Year)... Brian Baker (walkin' bass)
Influences: Campy TV shows like Get Smart, Bewitched, The Jetsons, The Brady Bunch, The Beverly Hillbillies, Gilligan's Island, Dick Van Dyke, The Muppet Show, etc. No, really, I'm serious! Add in a hearty portion of Van Morrison, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Ides of March, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, The Beatles, Louie Prima, James Brown, Don McLean, Average White Band, Wilson Picket, and all of our collective marching bands. Mmm! Tasty!
Sounds Like: Benny Goodman on crack (you know, the good stuff). Really though, we sound like nobody else you'll ever hear.
Record Label: The Orchard
Type of Label: None

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Congrats Sam Steffke and Steve Lewandowski!

Congrats to two Mr. Lucky musicians for being named 2006 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) award winners!  Sam Steffke:  Keyboardist of the Year Steve Lewandowski:  Guitarist of...
Posted by The Mr. Lucky Syndicate on Thu, 25 May 2006 05:15:00 PST