It sounds like a good plan
Musician creating a buzz in the music industry
Ambition is a strong desire to achieve something through dedication and hard work.
Lucas Kettle, 23, has ambition like no other. He believes his determination is why he is destined to be a recording artist.
“I have a lot of ambition when it comes to making my dream come true,” said Kettle. “It might sound corny but it is something I want. I am going to work hard to get there.”
Kettle is a resident of Port Aux Basque and says his earliest memories of music were at the age of three. His original inspiration to start playing was through his uncle who was in a local band.
“Corey Anderson is my uncle,” said Kettle. “He ended up putting out a CD but being around him and music at a young age pushed me to start playing.”
It wasn’t until a car ride with his parents that Kettle realized he could make more of it.
“One time when we were driving a song came on the local radio station,” said Kettle. “It was my uncle … A family member on the radio just sparked something in me that I could do something like that ...”
Kettle ran with his dream. When he was 11 he first performed for a crowd; he ended up running off the stage of embarrassment. Kettle grew from that experience. It was in high school when he met a friend and they decided to form a band.
“I met my friend TJ Kearley and he wanted to start a band. Once we started writing I was like, wow, I like this. We were getting a lot of positive feedback.”
While the two grew through high school together their musical taste grew apart. Kettle had a new style and he was ready to pursue his path as a solo artist.
He describes his style as pop mixed with country while also incorporating the
Lucas Kettle is focusing on his forthcoming project, including a five-track EP, called Thief. blues. Through pursuing this new sound and posting videos online, Kettle found himself in contact with a label in Georgia.
“About two years ago, a small label named Echota Records contacted me,” said Kettle. “It was more of a marketing/promotion company than a label. We did work through email and they connected me with a producer. I did an interview down there for the radio station. They are also how I got my first two singles on streaming services.”
Kettle says someday a record deal is a goal but for now, he considers his route to be more independent. The experience he had with Ectoha, showed him he wanted to be more hands-on with his music. He wanted to produce his own record. With his two singles gaining traction, Kettle got connected with Chuck Keeping, drummer of Big Wreck, who helped create the record.
“A record doesn’t come to life until you’re in the studio to finalize what it will sound like,” said Kettle.
Kettle created a new fivetrack EP, called Thief. He says the project will come sometime this year.
Having hopes to someday record and write a full-length album is another goal. First, he wants to see how these new tracks go.
“I feel good about these songs. To a fresh ear, it will be enjoyable. There are a select few I feel will take off.”
Trusting the positive feedback from peers, Kettle has faith this record will do the trick in furthering his music career more.
While blazing his path, his true desire through creating music is to have people learn from his experience. Kettle says he draws inspiration from his life - good or bad.
“It’s about all my experiences honestly,” said Kettle. “I just want to make people feel good and put a smile on their face. Just enjoy the music.
I do, however, have some deeper cuts where I want people to listen to the meaning behind the song and hear what I am saying.”
With his head held high, Kettle has already opened many doors to pursue his creative journey. Along with writing his songs, he is taking the strategic business steps to take him where he needs to go.
His ambition and drive have already proven what he is capable of and continuing down this path, he is now focusing on the release of his upcoming EP and encourages people to enjoy the sounds created.
“When it comes out, I just want people to give it a chance,” said Kettle. “If they take the time to appreciate it the way I have, they will find something in there for them and that can go a long way.”