Redefining the Texas sound; fusing Pop, Funk, Latin and Soul The Vince Lujan Project (pronounced - 'LU-hahn'), an original band from North Texas, is putting a new spin on the ever- evolving, all-encompassing Texas sound by infusing blends of Acoustic, Pop, Funk, Latin, and Soul. It's feel-good music with catchy hooks and accessible lyrics. The diverse members each lend a unique style that effortlessly blends into a powerful groove, topped off with dynamic and smooth rock/R & B vocals. Come to a live show and you'll hear nods to (and occasional covers from) the Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Carlos Santana, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, and Bill Withers. Listener Comments: "The music is hot! i really like the vibe of this band. Listening to their songs made me want to go out to the city and take in the sites and sounds. I was inspired to go out and live!" -wildeneyes, Woodhaven, NY "This is an excellent funky pop music and well-arranged. Top notch musicianship and some smoking funk makes this a very listenable group. Vocals are passionate, audacious, and spot on. The singer and song have shades of Dave Matthews. The funky acoustic guitar and saxophone also help make this association. Soulful classic keyboard sounds (B3, Rhodes piano) mix well with in- the-pocket drums and bass." -mrbassman56, San Fransisco, CA "This band has the "it" factor where you can't stop listening and your jaw drops at least once every song when one musician or another takes a solo you can't believe it sounds so sweet! The music literally made me get up and dance on the table. I love you guys!!" -Natalie, Colleyville, TX A native of Spring, Texas, Vince was playing guitar as early as the fourth grade. He took lessons at a local studio for two years, learning music theory and classical guitar. “After the studio closed, I had to teach myself--I would sit in my room with the radio and just try to play and sing along.” He listened closely to the styles of Chuck Berry , Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Beatles. With classical guitar and rock n’ roll fundamentals under his belt, Vince soon branched out to more instruments and styles. He played trombone for the Klein Oak marching band and also got involved in their jazz program. At church, Vince played guitar and sang folk-style spiritual songs for mass. While he was still in high school, Vince got his first taste of forming and leading bands, including: Dead End Street Music, Natural Wood Finish, and Top Brass. With these efforts, he began to compose and arrange original music, also gaining valuable experience in performing live shows. After high school, Vince continued to explore jazz music at North Harris Community College, and later went on to the University of North Texas, where he met his lovely wife. At UNT, Vince played in or led several original groups including: 2 Kar Garage (rock and pop), The Po Boys (classic rock and blues), The Hardly Dangerous Band (rock and blues), and The Spike Band (funk and soul). Careful listeners could pick out Vince’s style influences-- Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Carlos Santana, and Dave Matthews. It was the spring of 2006 when the Vince Lujan Project formed and starting gigging around the Dallas-Forth Worth area. “The goal from the beginning was to bring musicians of different backgrounds to support my own little interpretations of songwriting and make something that we could all get behind.” He tends to be humble about his songwriting, but Vince’s bold, positive energy shines through his music and lyrics.