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Nick Lutsko: Spotlight on Chattanooga's Eclectic Musician and Puppet Performer

Artist: Nick Lutsko
Type: Musician

Birthplace: Orlando, FL

Current Residence: Chattanooga, TN

Known For: Innovative puppet costumes

Genres: Funk, Pop, Folk, Psychedelia, Indie Rock, Blues

Favorite Thing About Chattanooga: “Chattanooga has so many things going for it. Great size, great location, beautiful country surrounding it, good people, etc. The music scene has taken so many strides in the past year, it's really remarkable. It's a great time to be a musician in Chattanooga.”

Stream His Music: nicklutsko.bandcamp.com

Recommended Track: “All Shook Up”

Upcoming Shows (2016):

  • Funny Ears Festival, Scruffy City Hall, Knoxville, TN, April 1-2
  • Smith's Olde Bar, Atlanta, GA, April 9
  • Nightfall Music Series, Chattanooga, TN, June 3

Music Videos:
• “All Shook Up”
• “Predator”
• “By & By”

Background:
Born in Orlando, Florida, Nick Lutsko moved to Chattanooga at age seven due to his father’s job. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2012 with a Bachelor's Degree in Commercial Songwriting. There, he wrote, produced, and performed music, including a writers' round at Nashville's iconic Bluebird Cafe. Lutsko has opened for national acts like Drive-By Truckers, Tea Leaf Green, and the Whigs.

In early 2014, Lutsko toured his acclaimed debut album Heart of Mold. Rooted in Americana, it features storytelling songs with surreal imagery, political themes, catchy pop melodies, and grassroots production. He performed solo across 25+ cities in 13 eastern U.S. states.

Spring 2015 brought his sophomore album Etc., shifting to an eclectic blend of funk, folk, psychedelia, indie rock, pop, and blues. Self-written, produced, and performed, it required a full band for live shows—complete with homemade puppet costumes—delivering whimsical, humorous alternative rock.

Road to Nightfall Winner 2016
Lutsko won the 2016 Road to Nightfall competition among 30+ local bands, earning a headline spot at Nightfall Music Series on June 3 at Miller Pavilion before thousands.

Nick Lutsko & His Puppet People

Nick Lutsko: Spotlight on Chattanooga s Eclectic Musician and Puppet Performer

 

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