Luke Ligtenberg, is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has recently embarked on a fusion-fuelled solo endeavour. Utilising an eclectic mix of guitars, loop pedals, didgeridoos, sample pad, vocals and harmonica. His ground-breaking show leaves audiences struck by the proficiency with which he wields each instrument together. Luke harmoniously chains together a diverse blend of blues, folk and soft surf-rock.
Luke has made appearances at prestigious events such as Byron Bay Blues Festival, Caloundra Music Festvival, Bridgetown Blues, and Nannup Folk Festival, off the back of several successful national tours and solo support acts. Artists he supported include Ash Grunwald and Jim Moginie from Midnight Oil. Luke is currently working hard on his solo act, and is in the process of recording his first album. Luke keeps himself busy with a variety of musical outlets including playing in bands, teaching music at a high school, tutoring individuals, hosting guitar and didgeridoo workshops, performing at yoga classes and making the time to gig, write and record with his self-titled one man band project.
Sample Song List
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
To Her Door – Paul Kelly
Hotel California – The Eagles
Cocaine – Eric Clapton
Layla – Eric Clapton
So Beautiful – Pete Murray
Big Jet Plane – Angus and Julia Stone
Heart Full of Wine – Angus and Julia Stone
3AM – Matchbox 20
All Summer Long – Kid Rock
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
My Scene – Seth Sentry
Californication – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Angie – The Rolling Stones
Use Somebody – Kings of Leon
Dance The Way I Feel- Ou Est Le Swimming Pool
Down By The Water – The Drums
While My Guitar Gently Weeps – The Beatles
Something – The Beatles
Classical Gas – Tommy Emmanuel
Scary Monsters And Nice Spirits – Skrillex
Seaside – The Kooks
Johnny B Goode – Chuck Berry
Knocking On Heavens Door – Guns N Roses
Baby I Got You – Powderfinger
Tainted Love – The Living End
Farewell Rocketship – Children Collide
Hey Ya – Outcast
Ain’t No Reason – Brett Dennen
Am I Ever Going To See Your Face Again – The Angels
Follow Me – Uncle Kracker
Boys Light Up – Australian Crawl
Don’t Change – INXS
Up In The Clouds – Skegss
Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
Kryptonite – 3 Doors Down
That’s Amore – Dean Martin
Yellow – Coldplay
Diamonds On The Inside – Ben Harper
Someone New – Hozier
Swamp Stomp Boogie – The Swamp Stompers
Good People – Jack Johnston
Jungle – Tash Sultana