Many artists have taken to the stage and studio with nothing more than a guitar and a handful of heartfelt songs. Fewer have managed to do so without being pigeonholed, or worse, lost in the shuffle of a seemingly endless parade of so-called singer/songwriters. Tony Lucca has not only managed to stand out as an original artist in defiance of genre classification, he's done it diligently for over ten years, constantly honing his craft and cultivating an extremely enthusiastic following every step of the way.

A veteran of the star-churning Mickey Mouse Club, he moved to LA where he appeared in numerous independent movies and the short-lived series, Malibu Shores. But remaining true to his personal vision, Tony returned to music, shunning the 90s pop scene and searching for deeper more personal sound with an honesty not often found today.

In 1997, Lucca took to the internet with his independent debut, So Satisfied. Having sold 2000 copies within a year, he then followed that up with the 1999 release, "Strong Words, Softly Spoken". With only the internet and constant touring, Lucca went on to sell a total of 10,000 records in just a few short years. After garnering the 2001 LA Music Award for best male singer/songwriter, Tony Lucca had created quite a buzz with industry insiders and managed to take to the road opening for recording mega stars like *NSync and Marc Anthony, sharing the stage with a diverse array of artists such as Macy Gray, Johnny Lang, and the late, great Chris Whitley.

After several years of indy perseverance, Lucca released his first commercially distributed album in 2004. Shotgun, the consummate road trip record, takes the listener for a ride. In 2005, Lucca released Anatomy of a Blackbird, a live concert DBD with a close-up, behind the scenes look at life on the road during his 2004 California tour. The documentary and 12 song set give an honest glimpse into the world of an artist hard at work and enjoying every minute of it.

Canyon Songs was recorded partially (drums and bass on several tracks) at Josh Kelley’s house in Beachwood Canyon; most of the record -- including overdubs, vocals, guitars, and the rest of the bass -- was recorded at Mike Vizcarra’s studio in Laurel Canyon. The song "Sarah Jane" was recorded and mixed in New York by Lucca’s friend Tim Hatfield.

As a performer who likes to call himself "the love child of James Taylor and Sade," Lucca has gotten a lot of different comparisons to his sound over time – everything from Sting to Harry Connick Jr. to Stevie Wonder have made the list. His influences, on the other hand, range from Jackson Browne and Bruce Springsteen to Joni Mitchell and draw from Crosby, Stills and Nash, as well as Led Zeppelin and the Beatles.