Lucero News

"You can't really follow the Soul Rebels," Lucero lead singer Ben Nichols told the crowd in the opening momentsA of the band's headlining setA on Thursday at the Beacham.

Songs about whiskey and busted relationships, sold with grit and smarts by songwriting front man Ben Nichols, often proving at once catchy and emotionally gripping.

It's been a good year for Memphis-based rockers Lucero. The band, fronted by Little Rock native Ben Nichols, has seen its latest album, Women & Work, debut in the Top 20 on the Billboard charts, has been playing to sold-out crowds on its tours, will perform at Metallica's Orion Festival in New Jersey in June and reboots its Lucero Family Picnic ... (more)

But for young Memphibians possessed with a penchant for sneering, countrified rock 'n' roll, homegrown six-piece Lucero is the current bee's knees.

Country rockers Lucero have elbowed their way back into the musical conversation with the release of their new studio album Women & Work.

Opus One's final concert of the season, performing with indie roots rockers Lucero, continued one thing it does consistently - break new ground.

Country rockers Lucero have elbowed their way back into the musical conversation with the release of their new studio album Women & Work.

VIENNA, Va., May 2, 2012 - It's no surprise Lucero hails from Memphis, Tennessee.