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Classified as a "higher standard of rock and roll," Lucas Joseph Collective's first CD release entitled "All Directions" explores various aspects of music in each song. It all began with singer/songwriter/guitarist Lucas Joseph (Ballasy) performing solo acoustic sets at local venues, and then later coming together with childhood friend/drummer Kyle DeLash. After sailing through a tedious audition round of America’s Got Talent in New York City last year (in an episode that was never televised), judge Sharon Osborne described Ballasy, also a 2008 two-time Apollo Theater winner, as an interesting combination of Bob Dylan and Stevie Wonder. It is exactly this merging of folk and soul that, combined with his gravelly crooning, makes Ballasy’s tunes so unique. When Ballasy met John Langley, a fellow musician, at a local venue, a project began to form, playing Lucas Joseph originals and a few cover songs. Ironically, Langley had only left Nashville with plans of taking a couple weeks off but jumped at the chance to work with Ballasy, believing he has “something special.†Soon after the trio formed, they made the transition to the "Lucas Joseph Collective," booking their first show (CD Release) as a band at PUCK. Introducing a new bass player to the mix as well as the release of their debut EP – “All Directions," Lucas Joseph Collective drew one of the largest crowds PUCK had seen yet. A long-time favorite throughout Doylestown, Ballasy always generates a great crowd, initially creating a following with DeLash at area venues. It is a combination of Ballasy’s strong emotional energy, memorable stage presence and catchy tunes that keep people asking for more. Often compared to Jamie Cullum, the Fray, Bob Dylan and John Mayer, Lucas Joseph Collective’s brand of alternative rock
appeals to all ages.
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"Summer Update" 2009
In the Studio recording "All Directions"
ALL MUSIC & LYRICS WRITTEN BY LUCAS JOSEPH BALLASY
