Luke Doucet

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Luke Doucet is best known as the charismatic vocalist of the band Veal, but he is also a gifted songwriter, guitarist, producer and much sought after studio musician. He has played on Chantal Kreviazuk, Danny Michel, Lily Frost, and Oh Susanna records. He also features on Sarah McLachlan's records and has toured as her guitarist for over two years. He left her band when he decided to take his music in a harder direction.

Veal was formed in Vancouver in 1995 by two former Winnipeggers, Luke Doucet and Chang (drummer). They have gone through a steady stream of bass players, the latest, Nik Kozub, being their seventh! Veal’s first CD, Hot Loser, was released in 1996, followed by 1999’s Tilt o’ Whirl, both to much critical acclaim. 2002 saw the release of Lipstick and finally The Embattled Hearts in 2003.

In 2001, Luke released his first solo effort Aloha Manitoba. The album was followed up in 2004, with a collection of live and unreleased tracks, titled Outlaws.

Luke's latest album is entitled Broken (and other rogue states). The album was released in 2005 to much critical praise.

In addition to writing and recording his own material, Luke has also been busy helping other artists bring their music to life. He has acted as a producer on a number of projects including albums by NQ Arbuckle, Captain Tractor and his wife Melissa McLelland.

Relationship to Blue Rodeo

Blue Rodeo bassist Bazil Donovan played acoustic and electric bass on Luke’s 2001 solo release Aloha Manitoba and also toured with him in support of the CD.
At 2002’s Taste of the Danforth festival, Jim Cuddy Band, The Swallows (BR drummer Glenn Milchem's band), Stratochief (BR keyboardist James Gray's band) and Luke Doucet were all on the bill for the 3-day event.
Both Luke and Bazil contributed to Oh Susanna’s Sleepy Little Sailor (2001) and her self-titled (2003) record.
Luke has played in Oh Susanna’s band along with Bazil.
Glenn and Bazil backed Luke at Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern in March 2003.
Luke played guitar with The Swallows on their 2003 appearance on the Mike Bullard show.
Luke opened for most of Blue Rodeo’s UK and US tours in 2003. Glenn and Bazil also backed Luke.
Luke also admirably filled in for Greg Keelor when he had to return home due to a family emergency during the 2003 US tour.
Glenn and Bazil backed Luke for the live recording of "Outlaws" at The Rivoli in Toronto.
Bazil and Glenn perform on Luke's latest album.

Quotes

"Veal leader Luke Doucet is a songwriter's songwriter, the guy other musicians point to when asked who inspires them to work harder at lyrics or melody rather than leaving well enough alone." - Chris Hughes, Now Magazine

"That guy must be the lost love bastard of KD Lang and Tom Waits." - Canadian Press

Last Updated

September 2006

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