Ethan John Luck is an American musician, producer, multi-instrumentalist and photographer who has played in several bands, most prominently, the

ska Ska (; ) is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s and was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae. It combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues. Ska is characterized by a walki ...

band The O.C. Supertones,

Demon Hunter Demon Hunter is an American Christian metal band from Seattle, Washington, started in 2000 by brothers Don Clark and Ryan Clark. Although the brothers created the band together, only Ryan remains, since Don left the band to take care of his ...

Kings of Leon Kings of Leon is an American rock band formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1999. The band is composed of brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill, and their cousin Matthew Followill. The band's early music was a blend of Southern rock and ga ...

, Morgan Wade, and

pop punk Pop punk (or punk pop) is a rock music genre that combines elements of punk rock with power pop or pop. It is defined for its emphasis on classic pop songcraft, as well as adolescent and anti- suburbia themes, and is distinguished from other p ...

band Relient K. He has played on albums for

Kutless Kutless is an American Christian rock band from Portland, Oregon formed in 1999. Since their formation, they have released multiple studio albums and one live album, ''Live from Portland''. They have sold over 3 million records worldwide. H ...

, Roper,

Nikki Clan Nikki Clan is a Mexican Pop rock band from Nogales, Sonora and Mexicali, Baja California. It is formed by Yadira Gianola (lead vocals), Alberto Espinosa (bass guitar), José Antonio Dabdoub (guitar), Ángel Yáñez (guitar), and José Carlos F ...

and

Last Tuesday Last Tuesday was an American Christian punk band formed in 1999 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. They played their final show on March 10, 2007. After the announcement from Steve Gee that he would be leaving the band, Last Tuesday no ...

Background

Luck and fellow Supertones alumnus Daniel Spencer ran Rebel Waltz Recording Co., a recording studio based in Franklin, Tennessee. Artists that recorded there included

Flatfoot 56 Flatfoot 56 is an American Celtic punk band from Chicago, Illinois, that formed in 2000. The group's use of Scottish Highland bagpipes has led to their classification as a Celtic punk band. History The band formed in summer 2000 as a three-piece ...

August Burns Red August Burns Red is an American metalcore band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, formed in 2003. The band's current lineup consists of lead guitarist John Benjamin "JB" Brubaker, rhythm guitarist Brent Rambler, drummer Matt Greiner, lead vocalist ...

The Send The Send was an American alternative rock project of Falling Up ex-guitarist, Joseph A. Kisselburgh of Albany, Oregon, was signed to Tooth & Nail Records. His debut album, ''Cosmos'', was released on July 31, 2007. Before this was even release ...

The Lonely Hearts The Lonely Hearts are an Americana and rock band formed in 2003 in Nashville, Tennessee by brothers Will and Josiah Holland. They have released one full-length album, ''Paper Tapes''. History The Lonely Hearts started as a four-piece while liv ...

and many others. Luck and Spencer also had a short-lived, Nashville-based punk band called My Red Hot Nightmare. Luck continues his love of recording and engineered and produced Supertones singer Matt Morginsky's first solo record. On February 12, 2008, Luck announced on his personal website that would be the new drummer for pop punk band Relient K. The band also made the announcement on their website. Luck also posted a letter to Demon Hunter fans about his future in the band. In August 2009, Luck and Don Clark decided to depart as guitarists from

. Luck and Clark's schedule's with Relient K and

Invisible Creature Invisible Creature is an illustration and graphic design studio based in Seattle, Washington. It is run by brothers Don and Ryan Clark and was formed in 2006. Don and Ryan are also the co-founders of Asterik Studio (2000-2005). Clients include: N ...

, respectively, made it hard to keep up with Demon Hunter and their other projects. In 2012, Luck began working on a new solo punk/ska/reggae project under the name Ethan Luck and the High Pressure System. The first single is "Hey Mr. Pharisee". On April 21, 2013, Luck posted that he would no longer be with Relient K. He subsequently returned to the band for a 2022 tour as a bassist due to drummer Dave Douglas also returning to the group. Luck runs two

podcast A podcast is a program made available in digital format for download over the Internet. For example, an episodic series of digital audio or video files that a user can download to a personal device to listen to at a time of their choosin ...

s, the general music-themed The Pirate Satellite, and the Metallica-themed Metal Up Your Podcast, shared with fellow Nashville musician Clint Wells. Luck and his wife are vegan.

Bands

Current

* The Lees of Memory (touring musician) - electric and acoustic guitar: 2015–present * Ethan Luck (solo): 2012–present * Relient K - bass, backing vocals: 2022-present, drums: 2008–2013 * Morgan Wade - guitar: 2021-present

Studio work

Shane Tutmarc Shane Tutmarc (born September 25, 1981) is an American producer, songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist. Career Tutmarc is the great-grandson of Paul Tutmarc, who has been credited as the inventor of the electric bass. His grandfather, Bud ...

- "What Is This Love? (Single)" - Baritone Guitar - (2015) *

- "Til Daddy Gets Paid (Single)" - Engineer, Lap Steel, Bass, Guitar, Drums - (2015) * Corrin Campbell - "Where I Stand (Single)" - Guitar - (2012) *

Stephanie Smith Stephanie Smith is an American contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter. She is signed to Gotee Records. Her first studio album, '' Not Afraid'', was released on May 27, 2008, digitally and in stores on December 23, 2008. She received nat ...

- ''

Not Afraid "Not Afraid" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his seventh studio album '' Recovery'' (2010). It was released as the album's lead single on April 27, 2010, by Interscope Records. "Not Afraid" was first revealed as a single b ...

'' - Drums, Guitar, Bass & Music Written on Selected Tracks - Gotee Records (2008) * Relient K - '' Let it Snow, Baby... Let it Reindeer'' - Lap Steel/"Country" Guitar - Gotee Records (2007) *

- '' Storm the Gates of Hell'' - Engineered Guitar/Bass - Solid State Records (2007) *

MXPX MxPx () is an American pop punk band from Bremerton, Washington, founded in 1992 as Magnified Plaid. As of 2016, current members include Mike Herrera on lead vocals and bass guitar, Yuri Ruley on drums and percussion, Tom Wisniewski on lead gu ...

- '' Secret Weapon'' - Engineered John Davis' guest vocals/ Organ on "Sad Sad Song", Engineered Horns On "Punk Rock Celebrity" -

Tooth & Nail Records Tooth & Nail Records is a Christian rock record label founded by Brandon Ebel in California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington where it is situated today. It is home to many well-known musical acts, including Undero ...

(2007) *

Ruth Ruth (or its variants) may refer to: Places France * Château de Ruthie, castle in the commune of Aussurucq in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of France Switzerland * Ruth, a hamlet in Cologny United States * Ruth, Alabama * Ruth, Ar ...

- ''

Secondhand Dreaming ''Secondhand Dreaming'' is the debut album by Christian rock band Ruth. It was released on June 26, 2007, on Tooth & Nail Records and produced by Aaron Sprinkle. "Cross the Line" was the first single and "You Are" was the second single. A pre-o ...

'' - Engineered John Davis guest vocals/

Pedal Steel The pedal steel guitar is a console-type of steel guitar with pedals and knee levers that change the pitch of certain strings to enable playing more varied and complex music than any previous steel guitar design. Like all steel guitars, it can ...

on "From Here To New York"

(2007) *

Phil Joel Philip Joel Urry (born 5 January 1973), known by his stage name Phil Joel, is a New Zealand musician and former bassist for the Christian rock group Newsboys. Background Philip Joel Urry was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He was lead singer a ...

- ''Deliberate Kids'' - Lap Steel on "Wise Man Rock" (2007) * Chasing Victory - ''

Fiends (album) Chasing Victory is an American post-hardcore band from Camilla, Georgia. Band history The band was formed in 2001 by vocalist Adam Harrell, guitarist Jason Lowery, drummer Jeremy Lowery, bassist Taylor Sullivan, and guitarist Michael Lamb wh ...

'' - Pre-Production Engineer -

Mono Vs Stereo Mono vs Stereo is an independent record label based in Franklin, Tennessee. It was founded in 2003 as an imprint of Gotee Records. While Gotee signs mostly rap, hip-hop, and pop-rock artists, Mono vs Stereo leaned more towards indie music. Hi ...

(2007) *

- '' Jungle of the Midwest Sea'' - Producer/Engineer/Mixer -

Flicker Records Flicker Records is a Christian music record label based in Franklin, Tennessee. It was founded by members of Christian rock group Audio Adrenaline. The label mainly focuses on rock/pop rock artists, though it also created a subsidiary, Big Hou ...

(2007) * Relient K - '' Five Score and Seven Years Ago'' - Moon Drums on "Deathbed" - Capitol Records (2007) *

- ''

Cosmos The cosmos (, ) is another name for the Universe. Using the word ''cosmos'' implies viewing the universe as a complex and orderly system or entity. The cosmos, and understandings of the reasons for its existence and significance, are studied in ...

'' - Pre Production Engineer on "Begin" (2006) *

- '' Hearts of the Innocent'' - Music written for "Shut Me Out" and "The Legacy" w/

Aaron Sprinkle Aaron Sprinkle (born March 20, 1974) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer from Seattle, Washington. Career His career in music began in high school with a group called BellBangVilla. BellBangVilla became Poor Old Lu and the ...

and Kutless -

BEC Recordings BEC (Brandon Ebel Company) Recordings is a Christian rock record label that is an imprint of Tooth & Nail Records. The label was formed in 1997 in partnership with the EMI Christian Music Group. The label promotes bands with more adult Christi ...

(2006) * Fair - '' The Best Worst-Case Scenario'' - Produced/Engineered John Davis' guest vocals/

Tooth and Nail Records Tooth & Nail Records is a Christian rock record label founded by Brandon Ebel in California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington where it is situated today. It is home to many well-known musical acts, including Underoat ...

(2006) *

- '' Become What You Believe'' - Producer/Engineered/Additional Guitar - Mono Vs Stereo (2006) * John Davis - '' Arigato!'' - Pre Production Engineer (2006) *

- ''Nikki Clan'' - Guitar/Bass - Sony Mexico (2006) *

- '' Strong Tower'' - Guitar - BEC Recordings (2005) *

- ''

Resolve Resolve may refer to: * ''Resolve'' (Lagwagon album) * ''Resolve'' (Last Tuesday album) * "Resolve" (song), by the Foo Fighters *'' The Resolve'', a 1915 American silent short drama film * "Resolve" (''One Tree Hill'' episode) *''Resolve'', a Brit ...

'' - Guitar Solo on "It's Not Too Late" - Mono Vs Stereo (2005) *'' What I Like About You'' - ''TV Show Cues'' - Guitar -

Warner Bros. Records Warner Records Inc. (formerly Warner Bros. Records Inc.) is an American record label. A subsidiary of the Warner Music Group, it is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It was founded on March 19, 1958, as the recorded music division of the ...

(2005) * Roper - '' Brace Yourself for the Mediocre'' - Guitar/ Music Written on Selected Tracks -

Five Minute Walk 5 Minute Walk was an independent record label founded by Frank Tate in April 1995. Operations were based in Concord, California in the back offices of The Screem, a music club operated by Tate. They only carried Christian bands and considered t ...

(2004)

Discography

Ethan Luck * "Hey, Mr. Pharisee" (Single) – (2012) – vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keys * ''Wounds, Fears EP'' (2013) – vocals, guitar, bass, drums, baritone, lap steel * ''Cold Music EP'' (2013) – vocals, guitar, bass, drums, lap steel * ''Hard Seas EP'' (2014) – vocals, guitar, bass, drums, baritone, lap steel * ''Ethan Luck, The Intruders EP'' (2015) – vocals, guitar, bass guitar, drums * ''Let It Burn'' (2018) – vocals, guitar, bass guitar, drums, percussion, melodica * ''The Golden West'' (2021) Relient K * ''

The Bird and the Bee Sides ''The Bird and the Bee Sides'' is a double EP by the American band Relient K. In the United States it was released on July 1, 2008. The double EP was released on a single disc, containing both ''The Nashville Tennis EP'' and ''The Bird and the ...

'' – Gotee Records (2008) – drums, vocals * '' Forget and Not Slow Down'' –

Gotee Records Gotee Records is a record label founded by Christian hip hop performer Toby McKeehan (known professionally as ''TobyMac''), Todd Collins, and Joey Elwood. The label began as a production company. At the time of the label's founding, McKeehan wa ...

(2009) – drums, vocals * ''

Is for Karaoke ''Is for Karaoke'' (also known as ''Relient K Is for Karaoke'') is a 2011 cover album by American rock band Relient K. The first seven songs were released on July 28 as ''Is for Karaoke EP'', and on October 4 the remaining songs were released a ...

'' – Mono Vs Stereo Records (2011) – drums * ''

Collapsible Lung ''Collapsible Lung'' is the seventh studio album by American rock band Relient K. To date, it is their only album not to be produced or co-produced by Mark Lee Townsend. Background and production In May 2012, the group posted that they were wor ...

'' – Mono Vs Stereo Records (2013) – drums Demon Hunter * ''

The Triptych ''The Triptych'' is the third full-length album by metalcore band Demon Hunter, released October 25, 2005. Produced by Aaron Sprinkle ( Emery, Fair) and mixed by Machine (Lamb of God), ''The Triptych'' had three different album covers—imp ...

'' –

Solid State Records Solid State Records is a Christian metalcore record label, an imprint of Tooth & Nail Records. Unlike Tooth & Nail, Solid State signs hardcore punk and heavy metal bands. Like Tooth & Nail, Solid State is primarily a Christian label. However, ...

(2005) – lead guitar * '' Storm the Gates of Hell'' –

(2007) – lead guitar My Red Hot Nightmare * ''A Tribute to Superdrag'' – Double D Records (2006) – vocals, guitar * ''My Other Band, Vol. 1'' –

(2006) – vocals, guitar, bass guitar The O.C. Supertones * ''

Unite Unite may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Music Albums * ''Unite'' (A Friend in London album), 2013 album by Danish band A Friend in London * ''Unite'' (Kool & the Gang album), 1993 * ''Unite'' (The O.C. Supertones album), 2005 Songs ...

'' – BEC Recordings (2005) – guitar * '' Revenge of the O.C. Supertones'' – BEC Recordings (2004) – guitar, bass * ''

Veggie Rocks! The following is a list of albums released with songs from or based on the animated series ''VeggieTales''. 1990s ''VeggieTunes'' (1995) ''VeggieTunes'' is the debut album by Big Idea, originally released in 1995. Track listing #VeggieTales The ...

Compilation'' –

Forefront Records ForeFront Records is a contemporary Christian music and Christian rock record label founded in 1987 by Dan R. Brock, Eddie DeGarmo, Dana Key, and Ron W. Griffin. It was purchased by EMI in 1996 from Dan R. Brock and Eddie DeGarmo, and is a divi ...

(2004) – guitar, vocals on "I Can Be Your Friend" * '' Hi-Fi Revival'' – Tooth And Nail Records (2002) – guitar * ''

Happy Christmas Vol. 3 ''Happy Christmas Vol. 3'' is a 2000 Christmas music compilation album, the third in a series released by BEC Records featuring artists from a variety of styles who were signed to BEC and its parent label, Tooth & Nail Records Tooth & Na ...

''– "Heaven's Got a Baby" – BEC Recordings (2001) – guitar * '' Live! Volume One''– Tooth And Nail Records (2001) – guitar * '' Loud and Clear'' – BEC Recordings (2000) – guitar Guerilla Rodeo * ''Ride, Rope and Destroy'' – Ministry of Defense (2004) – guitar Grand Incredible * ''G.I. Gantic'' – BEC Recordings (2002) – guitar, drums The Dingees * '' Happy Christmas'' – BEC Recordings (1998) – drums on "

We Three Kings "We Three Kings", original title "Three Kings of Orient", also known as "We Three Kings of Orient Are" or "The Quest of the Magi", is a Christmas carol that was written by John Henry Hopkins Jr. in 1857. At the time of composing the carol, Hopki ...

" * '' Armageddon Massive''– BEC Recordings (1998) – drums

References

External links

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