The Foyer - Huntsville

Let us entertain you at the Foyer - Huntsville

My pal, Matt Morrow and I do a lot of shows together. Someone on YouTube recently posted a comment asking if we were related. The answer to that question is "No." Matt is like my big brother. We met about three years ago at the MOVA Songwriters Competition. Both of us have been winners of that competition, but that year neither  us charmed the judges:( Matt lives in Guntersville and started making the trek to Huntsville frequently for open mics. The beginning of a great friendship between Matt's family and mine! He asked me to do harmonies on his album, "Burlap and Gold" ... had an awesome time recording with Matt and we soon started doing shows and songwriters rounds together. Matt is a multi-talented musician, vocalist, photographer and sketch artist.  . Watch our video below. We covered the Taylor Swift/Civil Wars song "Safe and Sound" and Matt played all the instruments!

Friday night at the Foyer,  a new venue for us, we'll do our individual originals, a little back up singing for each other, some duets, and covers that I know you'll enjoy.  We are really excited to be playing at the Foyer and looking forward to seeing you!

And of course Coffee! My mom says their lattes are awesome, and she surprised me with  a piece of their peanut butter crumble cheese cake that was out of this world!!!

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We are expecting to have a great time and invite you to come and join in the fun! We start singing at 9:00PM, so come on and get a spot and your coffee, soft drink, dessert or snack! They will even let you create your own "Experimental" drink!!! See you there!

How Time Flies!

And we can't "Rewind"! I can't believe it's been a month since I posted. Christmas came and went and here we are in the middle of January 2013 and I haven't wished all my blogger buddies "Happy New Year"! 

So, a belated "Merry Christmas" and a "Happy New Year"! 

I'm still busy with school. The way time flies, graduation will be here before I know it! Excited ... but first I have some work to do. I've written a couple of new songs, but not ready to share a video just yet. Later, I hope. There's  been some good feedback. So, that makes me happy.

We had a great songwriter's round at Emma's Tea Room Dec 8th. I was in a round with Emma Klein and Matt Morrow. Emma's Tea Room just opened up to songwriters on Friday nights. Another place to perform with fellow songwriters. So much fun. Then, on December 27th we were did a round together at Hotel Indigo-Downtown Nashville. Emma set this up and invited Matt and me to join her. Thank you, Emma!

Oh yeah! If you see this photo anywhere on the internet, please click on it, give it a listen, and get a free download of "Fix You". I would appreciate it so much. WOW! Was I surprised to see it on Fox News homepage just a few minutes ago! How cool is that?

In case I don't get a chance to post in the next few weeks, let me invite everyone in the area to drop in at The Foyer on January 25th and join Matt Morrow and me for a showcase there. This is a new venue for me and I'm excited to perform there with Matt. We'll do originals and covers ... solos and duets. We love covering The Civil Wars. Come let us entertain you!

I'm beginning to feel like the White Rabbit in "Alice Through The Looking Glass" always on the run! Until the next time ... I love you guys!

Forgiveness and Faith

Christmas is almost here! I love Christmas and I especially love why we celebrate this event. I thought I would share  with you just a small portion of what God's gift of the birth, life, death and resurrection of Our Lord Jesus means to me. One of my favorite scriptures is a parable told by Jesus to his disciples in the Book of Matthew. And, since seven is my favorite number, I especially love this  explanation: 

The term 70x7 is synonymous with God's eternal forgiveness. Matthew 18:21-22 in the new King James version of the Bible reads: Then Peter came to Him and said, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven  times?" Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven."

This is a short song I wrote ... not really a song, but more like a poem or prose with music. I hope you enjoy it and that it will  bless you as well. (psst ... whispering ...  turn off the music in the sidebar and play my video:)

So Much To Share!

Hello to all my blogger buddies. Time can really get away from us. I've been busy with school and bunches of other things.

First, let me share with you this awesome song by For King & Country. It really speaks to me and I hope it will speak to you as well. Note: Joel and Luke of For King & Country are younger brothers of Rebecca St. James, award-winning recording artist, writer, actress. Rebecca started "opening" for singers at age 12. The family moved from Australia to Nashville when Rebecca was in her teens... record deal! :)

Friday night, December 7th, 6:00 - 8:00 join me to kick off the new Huntsville Songwriter's Round at Emma's on Pratt Avenue. Mrs. Klein, owner of Emma's Tea Room saw the need for more venues for us songwriters and did not waste any time setting things up. So, come join us for an evening of songs with a good variety of pop, country, Christian, Americana!

MaryJustice Lucas (me), Larry Cole, Marge Loveday,

Megan McMillan, Ron Brown, Karen Newsum,

Laura Lynn Hardy, Matt Morrow and Emma Klein.

So, after the fun of Friday night, I'm off to UAH for a fun morning of ACT testing! But for now, off to church! 

Songwriters: MaryJustice and Emma

Hello to all my Blogger Buddies,

I hope you enjoyed Veteran's Day and said "Thanks" to all those you know who served and are serving in our military forces. In fact, please do that every time you see someone in uniform. Do not forget our law enforcement who are here to "Serve and Protect"!

I want to invite everyone within "range" to join me and my friend, Emma Klein for a great show we have put together for you. Here are the details:

Friday NOV 16th - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Flint River Coffee Company

1443 Winchester Road NE

Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 859-0109

MaryJustice Lucas

Emma Klein

Those of you who have been reading my blog for the past several years know I started singing songs I wrote in public when I was 13, and really jumped into it full force at age 14. I would like to introduce, Emma Klein, another 14 year-old songwriter who is has jumped into the business with eyes wide-open! This is our second show together and expect to see more! I am so pleased to introduce Emma to my Blogger Sphere! We are totally different in genres and vocals so expect some great variety! We look forward to this show and seeing you there!

So if you are in the area, drop in for some great coffee and entertainment.

Here is a video of  "Surrendering" from The Rutledge a couple of weeks ago. I have a new YouTube Channel that is for live performances only. I have playlists of originals and some covers as well as playlists of duets with some of my fellow songwriters. We have so much fun singing together. I hope you will enjoy this song. But, please don't forget to watch MaryJustice Lucas Official Channel. New Pro-videos soon! (Turn off the player in the sidebar.) 

  

Please leave comments here or at MaryJusticeLive on YouTube. Thanks! You know I love you guys! 

Veteran's Day 2012! Just Saying "Thank You" Does Not Seem To Be Enough!

In times of peace it operates as part of the Department of Homeland Security, serving as the nation's front-line agency for enforcing the nation's laws at sea, protecting the marine environment and the nation's vast coastline and ports, and saving life.  In times of war, or at the direction of the President, the Coast Guard serves as part of the Navy Department. 

On March 5, the U.S. Navy Seabees celebrate their 70th birthday. Well into their seventh decade, the Seabees of today continue the hard work of their predecessors from World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Somalia and Bosnia.

The merchant marine is a civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Navy, but not a uniformed service, except in times of war when, in accordance with the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, mariners are considered military personnel. In a time of "national emergency", the President can permanently seize any merchant marine vessel. 

B.A.T.L.E. AIDS - Teens Awareness

"I had the best time at the B.A.T.L.E. AIDS (Bands, Awareness, Teens & Live Entertainment) event at Lowe Mill Entertainment Center! An important message for all teens to hear.

SO MUCH TALENT: Boats Against Current,  Saints Don't Grieve, Kids Full of Cars, Izzy Miller & Smokin' Joe Gambrell , and The Ledges!

And so many sweet and amazing people! I just want to say thank you to everyone and for all your kind words.

 Megan Plotka, Cassidy Roby, James Park, me and Hazel Sarmiento

Thank you, Teen Council, for inviting me and creating such a wonderful event! Thank you Cassidy Roby and Hazel Sarmiento for making the night even more fun! Love ya'll!  

It was so good to see Dalton Tibbles, Maddie Davie, and Mason Baumann! Thank you, James Park, for your support and kind words! You are so sweet!

Megan Plotka, thank you! When you said that my music made you feel something, you made my night!

I've always said even if I never make it big with my music career, win an AMA or a Grammy (haha), or walk the red carpet, if I can write music that makes people feel something, then I am completely satisfied and happy. That's exactly what I want to do as a performing songwriter :) So thank you so much for telling me that! God has blessed me so much and continues to bless me.

May all the glory be HIS
Sincerely,
MaryJustice