Lucas Menzies
Musician Songwriter
Who Is Lucas Menzies
I’m Lucas Menzies, a passionate singer-songwriter, guitarist, and drummer from Newcastle, Australia. Since 2018, I’ve been creating a sound that blends rock, folk, and blues, drawing inspiration from musical legends like Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, John Cougar Mellencamp, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, and Paul Kelly.
I pour my heart into every song and performance, with a style that combines powerful vocals, electric guitar, and dynamic drumming. Whether I’m playing solo or with a full band, I bring an energetic and authentic stage presence that resonates with audiences. My performances are all about real connection—telling stories, sharing emotions, and creating a vibe that leaves a lasting impact.
From acoustic sessions to festival sets, I bring a genuine, passionate energy that keeps the crowd engaged and entertained from start to finish.
My Sound
Songs With Soul
The music I write is about more than just melodies—it’s about connection, emotion, and storytelling. From heart-pounding rock to reflective folk, my songs speak to what it means to be human.
Featured Song: “Going to Lithgow”
This original track is a reflection of the excitement that comes with chasing dreams and embracing the unknown. With raw, authentic lyrics and a catchy melody, it’s a song that gets under your skin and sticks with you long after the last chord fades.
Where You’ll Find Me
From intimate venues to major festivals, I’ve had the pleasure of performing at some of the best stages in Australia. I bring the same level of energy and connection to every performance, ensuring that each show feels personal, dynamic, and unforgettable.
Festivals & Major Events:
• Tamworth Country Music Festival
• West Best Bloc Fest
• Newcastle Fringe Festival
​• Dobell Festival
Notable Venues:
• The Rogue Scholar
• Lizotte’s (Flamingo’s)
• The Station Newcastle
• The Corner, Charlestown
• The Lass O'Gowrie Hotel
• Oceane Hotel
• Adamstown Bowling Club
• Pumphouse Sydney
• Shoal Bay Country Club
• Seven Seas Hotel
• Islington Barricks Hotel
• Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle
• B Farm By Murray's
• Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
• Bannisters, Port Stephens
• The Clarendon Hotel
• The Stag & Hunter​ Hotel
• Newcastle Surf Life Saving Club
The Service I Provide
Unforgettable Live Shows and Acoustic Wedding Performer
I deliver high-energy performances that are built on real connection with my audience. Whether I’m on stage solo with an acoustic guitar or rocking out with a full band, I bring passion and authenticity to every performance. My sets include:
• Original Songs: Each song is a personal story, crafted to resonate and connect with listeners.
• Covers: A fresh spin on timeless classics, delivered with energy and soul.
• Versatility: From quiet acoustic moments to full-band rock anthems, I’ve got something for every vibe and audience.
I write songs that tell real stories—raw, emotional, and full of life. My originals blend heartfelt lyrics with driving melodies, while my covers bring a fresh energy to timeless classics.
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Master of Multiple Instruments
I’m not just a singer and guitarist—I’m also a drummer, giving me the ability to create full, layered performances that are always fresh. I can bring:
• Guitar & Vocals: Smooth, soulful acoustics or upbeat rock riffs.
• Drums: Solid rhythms that drive the sound and get the crowd moving.
• Songwriting: Crafted with heart, each original song offers something unique and memorable.
Song List
Ain't No Sunshine — Bill Withers
Amazing — Alex Lloyd
American Pie — Don McLean
Are You Gonna Be My Girl? — Jet
Are You Lonesome Tonight? — Elvis Presley
Atlantic City — Bruce Springsteen
Baby Let's Play House — Elvis Presley
Bad, Bad Leroy Brown — Jim Croce
Banana Pancakes — Jack Johnson
Been Down So Long — The Doors
Belief — John Mayer
Berlin Chair — You Am I
Better Be Home Soon — Crowded House
Better Man — Pearl Jam
Better Together — Jack Johnson
Black & Blue — Chain
Blackbird — The Beatles
Blue Suede Shoes — Elvis Presley
Bobby Jean — Bruce Springsteen
Born To Run — Bruce Springsteen
Breakapart — Polish Club
Brick — Ben Folds Five
Burning Love — Elvis Presley
Buy Me A Pony — Spiderbait
Can't Help Falling In Love — Elvis Presley
Creep — Radiohead
Dancing In The Dark — Bruce Springsteen
Dancing In The Moonlight — Toploader
Daughters — John Mayer
Day Drunk — Morgan Evans
Diamonds On The Inside — Ben Harper
Don't Know Why — Norah Jones
Dreams — Fleetwood Mac
Dumb Things — Paul Kelly
Eight Days A Week — The Beatles
Englishman In New York — Sting
Everlong — Foo Fighters
Every Breath You Take — The Police
Everyday — Buddy Holly
Faith — George Michael
Father And Son — Cat Stevens
Fire — The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Fly Away — Lenny Kravitz
Folsom Prison Blues — Johnny Cash
Free Fallin' — Tom Petty
Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) — Green Day
Hallelujah — Jeff Buckley
Hard To Handle — The Black Crowes
Heavy Heart — You Am I
Hotel California — Eagles
Hound Dog — Elvis Presley
How Long Will I Love You — Ellie Goulding
Hurts So Good — John Cougar Mellencamp
(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction — The Rolling Stones
I Got A Woman — Ray Charles
If I Can Dream — Elvis Presley
If Tomorrow Never Comes — Garth Brooks
Interstate Love Song — Stone Temple Pilots
Island In The Sun — Weezer
I'm On Fire — Bruce Springsteen
I’m Too Sexy — Right Said Fred
Just The Two Of Us — Bill Withers & Grover Washington, Jr.
Just What I Needed — The Cars
Kiss — Prince
Last Christmas — Wham
Last Kiss — Pearl Jam
Layla (Acoustic) — Eric Clapton
Life Is A Highway — Tom Cochrane
Little Wing — The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Lonely Boy — The Black Keys
L-O-V-E — Nat King Cole
Love Me Tender — Elvis Presley
Love Rears Its Ugly Head — Living Colour
Lust For Life — Iggy Pop
Make You Feel My Love — Garth Brooks
Message In A Bottle — The Police
Mr Brightside — The Killers
No Woman, No Cry — Bob Marley
On The Road Again — Willie Nelson
Over The Rainbow — Israel "IZ" KamakawiwoÊ»ole
Paper In Fire — John Cougar Mellencamp
Paranoid — Black Sabbath
Plastic Jesus — Tia Blake
Psycho Killer — Talking Heads
Purple Haze — The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Ring Of Fire — Johnny Cash
Roxanne/Maneater — The Police + Hall & Oates
Russians — Sting
Santa Claus Is Back In Town — Elvis Presley
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town — Bruce Springsteen
Seven Nation Army — The White Stripes
Shape Of You — Ed Sheeran
She Talks To Angels — The Black Crowes
Shivers — Ed Sheeran
(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay — Otis Redding
Small Town — John Cougar Mellencamp
Smooth — Santana
Smooth Operator — Sade
So Beautiful — Pete Murray
Something — The Beatles
Space Oddity — David Bowie
Steal My Kisses — Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Sugar Man — Rodriguez
Sultans Of Swing — Dire Straits
Sunshine Of Your Love — Cream
Sweet Child 'O' Mine — Guns N' Roses
Take Me Home, Country Roads — John Denver
Taylor — Jack Johnson
That's Alright — Elvis Presley
The Honeymoon Is Over — The Cruel Sea
The Weight — The Band
This Love — Maroon 5
Throw Your Arms Around Me — Hunters & Collectors
To Her Door — Paul Kelly
Trouble — Elvis Presley
Under The Milky Way — The Church
Uptown Girl — Billy Joel
Valerie — Amy Winehouse
Vultures — John Mayer
Walk Away — Ben Harper
Walk The Line — Johnny Cash
Walking Into Doors — Archie Roach
Wicked Game — Chris Isaak
Wonderful Tonight — Eric Clapton
Wonderwall — Oasis
Yesterday — The Beatles