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'''Jack Lukeman''' (born '''Seán Loughman''' 11 February 1973), usually simply known as '''Jack L''', is an Irish songwriter, musician, record producer, vocal artist and broadcaster.
'''Jack Lukeman''' (born '''Seán Loughman''' 11 February 1973), usually simply known as '''Jack L''', is an Irish songwriter, musician, record producer, vocal artist and broadcaster.


==History==
==Early life==
Lukeman was born as '''Seán Loughman''' in [[St Vincent's Hospital, Athy]]; son of Seán Loughman, who was a mechanic, and his wife, Rose. Lukeman grew up in Bennetsbridge, near [[Athy]], County Kildare.<ref>{{cite web |last=McHugh |first=Conor |date=13 January 2019 |title=Emotional day for Lukeman family as Athy honours Jack L |url=https://www.leinsterleader.ie/news/home/357565/emotional-day-for-lukeman-family-as-athy-honours-jack-l.html |accessdate=21 August 2024 |publisher=Kildare Live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Rowley |first=Eddie |date=15 November 2020 |title=Dad rock {{!}} 'I was delighted to get my dad on record at 81 years of age - it’s just a lovely thing to have' says Irish singing star Jack L |url=https://m.sundayworld.com/showbiz/music/i-was-delighted-to-get-my-dad-on-record-at-81-years-of-age-its-just-a-lovely-thing-to-have-says-irish-singing-star-jack-l/39747410.html |accessdate=21 August 2024 |publisher=Sunday World}}</ref>
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A native of [[Athy]] [[Co. Kildare]] Ireland, Jack Lukeman attended a youth club in Athy known as Aontas Ogra at the age of 12 years old, where he was involved in artistic ventures as well as playing music there. He left school at 15. After spending a short period in the family business he began playing music full-time at 18 cutting his teeth on the Bohemian busking scene around Europe in the early 90s. Playing across Holland, Belgium and Germany sometimes playing with art rock band Serious Women with David Constantine and [[Martin Clancy]] whom he has continued to collaborate with over the years. His first vocal performance can be heard on Serious Women's album 38SCR, called after the art-house in which they all lived and where the album was made. Lukeman first came to prominence in the summer of 1995 when he and [[The Black Romantics]] took up a residency at The Da Club (Dublin Arts Club) in [[Dublin]] selling out night after night. The band's set included interpretations of the famous Belgian bard [[Jacques Brel]] along with several of Jack's own compositions. The band recorded the album ''Wax'' in 1995 before splitting in 1997.


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Lukeman attended a youth club in Athy known as Aontas Ogra at the age of 12 years old, where he was involved in artistic ventures as well as playing music there. He left school at 15. After spending a short period in the family business, he began playing music full-time at 18 cutting his teeth on the Bohemian busking scene around Europe in the early 90s. Playing across Holland, Belgium and Germany sometimes playing with art rock band Serious Women with David Constantine and [[Martin Clancy]] whom he has continued to collaborate with over the years. His first vocal performance can be heard on Serious Women's album 38SCR, called after the art-house in which they all lived and where the album was made.
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Lukeman established himself as a solo artist and songwriter with his memorable live shows and his breakthrough 1999 Multi-Platinum selling album ''Metropolis Blue'', gaining record deals and touring extensively in the US and Europe becoming a regular fixture on U.S college radio with the singles ''Rooftop Lullabye'', ''Georgie Boy'' and ''Ode to Ed Wood''


==Career==
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John Walshe of ''[[Hot Press (magazine)|Hot Press]]'' magazine states "Lukeman's voice is powerful and fluid. His range too is impressive, from the deep baritone resonance of 'When The Moon Is High' to the aching falsetto of the magnificent 'Rooftop Lullaby' ... this is a timeless collection of fine songs, beautifully delivered, from an artist as unique as Ireland has ever produced". He released three singles from this album: ''Georgie Boy'', ''Ode to Ed Wood'' and ''Rooftop Lullaby''.
Lukeman first came to prominence in the summer of 1995 when he and [[The Black Romantics]] took up a residency at The Da Club (Dublin Arts Club) in [[Dublin]] selling out night after night. The band's set included interpretations of [[Jacques Brel]] along with several of Jack's own compositions. The band recorded the album ''Wax'' in 1995 before splitting in 1997.


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Lukeman established himself as a solo artist and songwriter with his live work and his breakthrough 1999 multi-platinum selling album ''Metropolis Blue'', gaining record deals and touring extensively in the US and Europe, and becoming a regular fixture on U.S college radio with the singles "Rooftop Lullabye", "Georgie Boy" and "Ode to Ed Wood".{{cn|date=December 2023}}
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''Metropolis Blue'' was followed up with 2001's critically lauded and groundbreaking album ''Universe''. The album was recorded in L.A, Jamaica and Dublin with Multi-Grammy record producer [[Greg Wells]] of [[Adele]] and [[OneRepublic]] fame producing the single ''So Far Gone''. It becoming one of the biggest radio hits of the year with the album also producing the singles ''Don't Fall in Love'' and ''Little Man''.


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John Walshe of ''[[Hot Press (magazine)|Hot Press]]'' magazine stated, "Lukeman's voice is powerful and fluid. His range too is impressive, from the deep baritone resonance of 'When The Moon Is High' to the aching falsetto of the magnificent 'Rooftop Lullaby' ... this is a timeless collection of fine songs, beautifully delivered, from an artist as unique as Ireland has ever produced". He released three singles from this album: ''Georgie Boy'', ''Ode to Ed Wood'' and ''Rooftop Lullaby''.
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The album was supported in 2002 with a run of special theatre shows with theatre director [[Raymond Keane]] from Barabus. It was called ''The Little Universe'' and combined black box and light theatre with music and earned five star reviews in [[The Guardian]].

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''Metropolis Blue'' was followed up with 2001's album ''Universe''. The album was recorded in L.A, Jamaica and Dublin with [[Greg Wells]] producing the single "So Far Gone".

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The album was supported in 2002 with a run of theatre shows with theatre director [[Raymond Keane (Irish actor)|Raymond Keane]] from [[Barabbas Theatre Company]]. It was called ''The Little Universe'' and combined black box and light theatre with music and earned five star reviews in [[The Guardian]].{{cn|date=December 2023}}


2003 saw Lukeman play a 14-week residency of shows in Spirit in Dublin producing the DVD ''Chez Jack L''.
2003 saw Lukeman play a 14-week residency of shows in Spirit in Dublin producing the DVD ''Chez Jack L''.


2005 saw the release of studio album written and produced by Lukeman, ''Broken Songs'', which gave birth to the warmly received radio hit single ''Open Your Borders'', ''You Can't Get Bitter'', ''Chocolate Eyes'' and ''Authentic Fake''. Lukeman followed up the success of ''Broken Songs'' in 2006 with a live DVD ''MOMENTO'' performing to a packed [[Olympia Theatre (Dublin)|Olympia Theatre]] crowd.
2005 saw the release of studio album written and produced by Lukeman, ''Broken Songs'', which included the radio hit singles "Open Your Borders", "You Can't Get Bitter", "Chocolate Eyes" and "Authentic Fake".{{cn|date=December 2023}} Lukeman followed up the success of ''Broken Songs'' in 2006 with a live DVD ''MOMENTO'', recorded at the [[Olympia Theatre (Dublin)|Olympia Theatre]].


In 2008, Lukeman released ''Burn On'', an album of [[Randy Newman]] classics receiving a seal of approval by Newman himself, which boasted a performance with the [[Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra]] in NYC's South Street Seaport.
In 2008, Lukeman released ''Burn On'', an album of [[Randy Newman]] songs, which had a performance with the [[Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra]] in NYC's South Street Seaport.


In 2010 Jack Lukeman broke new ground by collaborating with best selling writer [[Anna McPartlin]] on her new book ''So What if I'm Broken'', in which each chapter was inspired by and named after one of Lukeman's songs. The narrative consisted of the relationship between Jack L fans.
In 2010, Lukeman collaborated with writer [[Anna McPartlin]] on her new book ''So What if I'm Broken'', in which each chapter was inspired by and named after one of Lukeman's songs. The narrative consisted of the relationship between Jack L fans.


Lukeman was awarded the Edinburgh Spotlight Best Music Award<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edinburghspotlight.com/2010/08/fringe-edinburgh-spotlight-best-music-award-2010/ |title=Edinburgh – FRINGE – Edinburgh Spotlight Best Music Award 2010 |publisher=Edinburgh Spotlight |date=29 August 2010 |accessdate=1 August 2013}}</ref> at the World biggest and oldest festival, the [[Edinburgh Fringe Festival]] 2010 for his show "A Month of Mondays".
Lukeman was awarded the Edinburgh Spotlight Best Music Award<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edinburghspotlight.com/2010/08/fringe-edinburgh-spotlight-best-music-award-2010/ |title=Edinburgh – FRINGE – Edinburgh Spotlight Best Music Award 2010 |publisher=Edinburgh Spotlight |date=29 August 2010 |accessdate=1 August 2013}}</ref> at the World biggest and oldest festival, the [[Edinburgh Fringe Festival]] 2010 for his show "A Month of Mondays".


In May 2011 Lukeman joined forces with fellow Irish singer [[Julie Feeney]] to present a series of radio shows on [[Lyric FM]] called "High Fidelity" tracing the history of recorded song from Edison to the IPOD.
In May 2011, Lukeman presented a series of radio shows with fellow Irish singer [[Julie Feeney]] on [[Lyric FM]] called "High Fidelity" tracing the history of recorded song from Edison to the IPOD.


In 2013 Lukeman Released the ''Great Wall of China'' EP, a song cycle and travelogue with songs such as ''The Ghosts of Malta'' and ''Nick Drake''. Kicking off The Great Wall of China Tour saw him support [[Jools Holland]]'s UK tour.
In 2013, Lukeman Released the ''Great Wall of China'' EP, a song cycle and travelogue. Kicking off The Great Wall of China Tour saw him support [[Jools Holland]]'s UK tour.


In 2016 Lukeman performed at [[Centenary (concert)|RTÉ's Centenary Concert]] to mark the 100 year anniversary of [[Ireland]]'s [[1916 Rising]].
In 2016, Lukeman performed at [[Centenary (concert)|RTÉ's Centenary Concert]] to mark the 100 year anniversary of [[Ireland]]'s [[1916 Rising]].


During his musical career Lukeman has worked with Golden Globe nominated composer [[Brian Byrne]], the [[Nelson Riddle]] Orchestra, the [[Brooklyn Philharmonic]] and producers [[Greg Wells]], [[Craig Armstrong (composer)|Craig Armstrong]] and [[Martin Clancy]].
During his musical career Lukeman has worked with composer [[Brian Byrne]], the [[Nelson Riddle]] Orchestra, the [[Brooklyn Philharmonic]] and producers [[Greg Wells]], [[Craig Armstrong (composer)|Craig Armstrong]] and [[Martin Clancy]].


Lukeman has also performed over the years supporting or alongside [[U2]], [[Ronnie Wood]], [[Robert Plant]] and [[Jimmy Page]], [[John Lee Hooker]], [[Elvis Costello]], [[Jools Holland]], and [[Marianne Faithfull]], and has appeared at venues such as [[Olympia Paris]], [[Royal Albert Hall]] in London, and [[Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts|The Lincoln Center in NYC]].
Lukeman has also performed over the years supporting or alongside [[U2]], [[Ronnie Wood]], [[Robert Plant]] and [[Jimmy Page]], [[John Lee Hooker]], [[Elvis Costello]], [[Jools Holland]], and [[Marianne Faithfull]], and has appeared at venues such as [[Olympia Paris]], [[Royal Albert Hall]] in London, and [[Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts|The Lincoln Center in NYC]].

==Personal life==
Lukeman and his partner, Rebecca Mack, have one son, Seán, born in 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last=O'Connor |first=Ruth |date=4 May 2024 |title=My Saturday with crooner Jack Lukeman: 'There is always something to do' |url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41387938.html |accessdate=24 August 2024 |publisher=Irish Examiner}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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*''Streamed: Best of the Lockdown Sessions Vol. 1'' (2020)
*''Streamed: Best of the Lockdown Sessions Vol. 1'' (2020)
*''Echo On'' (2022) – No. 22 Ireland<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/irish-albums-chart/20221007/ie7502|title=Official Irish Albums Chart Top 50|publisher=Official Charts Company|date=7 October 2022|access-date=8 October 2022}}</ref>
*''Echo On'' (2022) – No. 22 Ireland<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/irish-albums-chart/20221007/ie7502|title=Official Irish Albums Chart Top 50|publisher=Official Charts Company|date=7 October 2022|access-date=8 October 2022}}</ref>

===Guest appearances===
*''[[Echoes: Ancient & Modern]]'' by [[Trevor Horn]] (2023)


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 03:47, 15 October 2024

Jack Lukeman
Jack Lukeman
Jack Lukeman
Background information
OriginAthy, County Kildare, Ireland
GenresRock, alternative rock
Years active1997–present
Websitewww.jacklukeman.com

Jack Lukeman (born Seán Loughman 11 February 1973), usually simply known as Jack L, is an Irish songwriter, musician, record producer, vocal artist and broadcaster.

Early life

[edit]

Lukeman was born as Seán Loughman in St Vincent's Hospital, Athy; son of Seán Loughman, who was a mechanic, and his wife, Rose. Lukeman grew up in Bennetsbridge, near Athy, County Kildare.[1][2]

Lukeman attended a youth club in Athy known as Aontas Ogra at the age of 12 years old, where he was involved in artistic ventures as well as playing music there. He left school at 15. After spending a short period in the family business, he began playing music full-time at 18 cutting his teeth on the Bohemian busking scene around Europe in the early 90s. Playing across Holland, Belgium and Germany sometimes playing with art rock band Serious Women with David Constantine and Martin Clancy whom he has continued to collaborate with over the years. His first vocal performance can be heard on Serious Women's album 38SCR, called after the art-house in which they all lived and where the album was made.

Career

[edit]

Lukeman first came to prominence in the summer of 1995 when he and The Black Romantics took up a residency at The Da Club (Dublin Arts Club) in Dublin selling out night after night. The band's set included interpretations of Jacques Brel along with several of Jack's own compositions. The band recorded the album Wax in 1995 before splitting in 1997.

Lukeman established himself as a solo artist and songwriter with his live work and his breakthrough 1999 multi-platinum selling album Metropolis Blue, gaining record deals and touring extensively in the US and Europe, and becoming a regular fixture on U.S college radio with the singles "Rooftop Lullabye", "Georgie Boy" and "Ode to Ed Wood".[citation needed]

John Walshe of Hot Press magazine stated, "Lukeman's voice is powerful and fluid. His range too is impressive, from the deep baritone resonance of 'When The Moon Is High' to the aching falsetto of the magnificent 'Rooftop Lullaby' ... this is a timeless collection of fine songs, beautifully delivered, from an artist as unique as Ireland has ever produced". He released three singles from this album: Georgie Boy, Ode to Ed Wood and Rooftop Lullaby.

Metropolis Blue was followed up with 2001's album Universe. The album was recorded in L.A, Jamaica and Dublin with Greg Wells producing the single "So Far Gone".

The album was supported in 2002 with a run of theatre shows with theatre director Raymond Keane from Barabbas Theatre Company. It was called The Little Universe and combined black box and light theatre with music and earned five star reviews in The Guardian.[citation needed]

2003 saw Lukeman play a 14-week residency of shows in Spirit in Dublin producing the DVD Chez Jack L.

2005 saw the release of studio album written and produced by Lukeman, Broken Songs, which included the radio hit singles "Open Your Borders", "You Can't Get Bitter", "Chocolate Eyes" and "Authentic Fake".[citation needed] Lukeman followed up the success of Broken Songs in 2006 with a live DVD MOMENTO, recorded at the Olympia Theatre.

In 2008, Lukeman released Burn On, an album of Randy Newman songs, which had a performance with the Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra in NYC's South Street Seaport.

In 2010, Lukeman collaborated with writer Anna McPartlin on her new book So What if I'm Broken, in which each chapter was inspired by and named after one of Lukeman's songs. The narrative consisted of the relationship between Jack L fans.

Lukeman was awarded the Edinburgh Spotlight Best Music Award[3] at the World biggest and oldest festival, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2010 for his show "A Month of Mondays".

In May 2011, Lukeman presented a series of radio shows with fellow Irish singer Julie Feeney on Lyric FM called "High Fidelity" tracing the history of recorded song from Edison to the IPOD.

In 2013, Lukeman Released the Great Wall of China EP, a song cycle and travelogue. Kicking off The Great Wall of China Tour saw him support Jools Holland's UK tour.

In 2016, Lukeman performed at RTÉ's Centenary Concert to mark the 100 year anniversary of Ireland's 1916 Rising.

During his musical career Lukeman has worked with composer Brian Byrne, the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, the Brooklyn Philharmonic and producers Greg Wells, Craig Armstrong and Martin Clancy.

Lukeman has also performed over the years supporting or alongside U2, Ronnie Wood, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, John Lee Hooker, Elvis Costello, Jools Holland, and Marianne Faithfull, and has appeared at venues such as Olympia Paris, Royal Albert Hall in London, and The Lincoln Center in NYC.

Personal life

[edit]

Lukeman and his partner, Rebecca Mack, have one son, Seán, born in 2024.[4]

Discography

[edit]

Albums

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  • Wax (1995, with The Black Romantics)
  • Acoustico (1997, limited release)
  • Metropolis Blue (1999)
  • Universe (2001)
  • Songs from the Little Universe Show (2002)
  • The Amsterdam Album (2005)
  • Broken Songs (2006)
  • Burn On (2008)
  • The Story So Far – The Essential Collection (2009)
  • The 27 Club (2012)
  • The Great Wall of China EP (2013)
  • Northern Lights – Songs for the Winter Solstice (2014)
  • The King of Soho (2016)
  • Magic Days (2017)
  • Streamed: Best of the Lockdown Sessions Vol. 1 (2020)
  • Echo On (2022) – No. 22 Ireland[5]

Guest appearances

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References

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  1. ^ McHugh, Conor (13 January 2019). "Emotional day for Lukeman family as Athy honours Jack L". Kildare Live. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  2. ^ Rowley, Eddie (15 November 2020). "Dad rock | 'I was delighted to get my dad on record at 81 years of age - it's just a lovely thing to have' says Irish singing star Jack L". Sunday World. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Edinburgh – FRINGE – Edinburgh Spotlight Best Music Award 2010". Edinburgh Spotlight. 29 August 2010. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  4. ^ O'Connor, Ruth (4 May 2024). "My Saturday with crooner Jack Lukeman: 'There is always something to do'". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Official Irish Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. 7 October 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
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