There are very few bands I’ve talked about on this site as much as I’ve talked about Lucero. They’re also the one band, above all others, who I’ve campaigned for countless times to play a show here in Madison (we’re working on it). That being said, there’s some really interesting news about a four date “mini tour” featuring Ben Nichols and Cory Branan coming up next month.

Memphis running mates and former label mates Ben Nichols of Lucero and Cory Branan join forces for a 4 show mini tour (Brew City III) to begin Mon., August 6th. While Nichols has spent the bulk of the year touring and fronting his band Lucero in support of their fifth release, Rebels, Rogues and Sworn Brothers (Liberty and Lament), Branan continues to tour and gain acclaim for his 2006 indie release 12 Songs (Madjack). For fans of Nichols and Branan, this tour marks an opportunity for them to catch the two venerable performers / song writers on stage together, as opposed to hearing their contributions to eachs recorded work. While Lucero has seen their following grow exponentially over the last several years, many of their fans continue to catch onto Branan, many of whom know Cory from Luceros tune Tears Dont Matter Much, where Nichols remarks, Cory Branan’s got an evil streak, and a way with words that’ll bring you to your knees. Oh he can play the wildest shows and he can sing so sweet. I still sing along.

Myspace: Lucero
Myspace: Cory Branan

MoB: Ben Nichols: Dog Day Night
MoB: Lucero/Catfish Haven – Otto’s – DeKalb, IL
MoB: A Look Back @ Lucero/Red 40
MoB: Lucero – Alley Katz – Richmond
MoB: Lucero – Mad Planet Review
MoB: 5 Questions with Ben Nichols of Lucero
MoB: Gave you everything I stole