Extended Bio

Lucas Miner is a South Bend–based vocalist and bandleader performing across Northern Indiana, Southwestern Michigan, Chicago, and anywhere. A classically trained baritenor—baritone warmth with tenor lift—he blends crooner favorites (Michael Bublé, Frank Sinatra) and classics (The Beatles, Elton John, Van Morrison, Paul Simon) with modern acoustic picks and the occasional operatic spotlight. Lucas has worked with world-class coaches in South Bend and Chicago and spent a summer in an opera intensive in Oderzo, Italy.

You’ll find him at weddings, private parties, company gatherings, country clubs, wineries, breweries, distilleries, markets, and neighborhood events—shaping the room with an elegant, low-stress presence. He performs solo, as a duo (with accompanist), or with his four-piece band.

Performance Formats

• Solo (voice + guitar)
  Flexible and polished for any setting—ceremonies, cocktail hours, dinners, wineries, markets, outdoor events, receptions, and living rooms.

• Duo (Lucas + pianist)
  A refined, intimate upgrade—ideal for upscale dinners, living-room concerts, and vocally forward/operatic moments. Adds depth and elegance while keeping conversation-friendly volume.

• Band (4-piece)
  Lucas + Stephanie Tapp (keys), Johnny Slone (bass), Daniel Wilde (percussion). A fuller, classy sound that fits any setting—receptions, company events, parties, and larger venues.

You can catch the band on most First Fridays at Ironhand Wine Bar (South Bend), 7–10 pm.

Signature Option: Living-Room Concert (Duo)

A clear name, a special vibe: Lucas + pianist, curated for private homes, small venues, backyards, and intimate dinners. Often a set or two of background entertainment, followed by a concert-style set with vocally prominent pieces—standards, classic love songs, and select operatic highlights—balanced with modern favorites. Think close-up, elegant, and unforgettable.

Artists & Repertoire (sample)

From classic crooners to modern icons, Lucas’s setlists weave together timeless and unexpected favorites — connecting generations through voice and style.

Artists include: Michael Bublé, The Beatles, Elton John, Harry Styles, Van Morrison, Ed Sheeran, Johnny Cash, John Mayer, Frank Sinatra, Hozier, Paul Simon, Queen, Noah Kahan, Jason Mraz, Chris Stapleton, Pavarotti, Ben Folds, Adele, Dave Matthews Band, Cat Stevens, Coldplay, Jack Johnson, The Eagles, Bill Withers, and more — plus Italian and operatic moments drawn from Lucas’s classical training.
Recent set highlights: Ain’t No Sunshine, Ants Marching, Bennie and the Jets, Broken Halos, Perfect (Symphony), Change the World, Dear Prudence, Don’t Look Back in Anger, Don’t Stop Me Now, Everybody Wants to Rule the World, Hey Jude, Hook, Landed, O Sole Mio, Ordinary, Stop This Train, Summer Breeze, Take It Easy, The Joker, Use Me, Wild World, You Can Call Me Al, Zak and Sara, Tennessee Whiskey.

Where Lucas Plays

Northern Indiana, Southwestern Michigan, Chicago—and willing to travel.
Examples include Notre Dame–area events, Chicago & suburbs, Indianapolis, Three Oaks & New Buffalo (yacht club/private lake gatherings), country clubs, wineries, breweries, distilleries, markets, and private homes.
Recent travel: from South Bend to Charlotte for an evening party at a local pub.

What Hosts Can Expect

• Conversation-friendly volume that lifts the room without overpowering it

• Thoughtful setlists tuned to your vibe—engaging, uplifting, never intrusive

• Professional sound provided + mic available for toasts/speeches

• Special song requests with advance notice

• Clear coordination and easy timelines

Band Roster

• Lucas Miner – vocals, guitar

• Stephanie Tapp – keys

• Johnny Slone – bass

• Daniel Wilde – percussion

Booking

Planning a wedding, private party, company gathering, country-club event, or a Living-Room Concert?
Share your date, location, timeframe, and preferred format (solo / duo / 4-piece). Lucas will shape the music to your space—background elegance, concert-style intimacy, or a lively, classy mix.
Willing to travel.

Offstage, Lucas is husband to Jill, dad to Harrison and Hendrick, and serves full-time as a youth pastor at Clay Church in South Bend.