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lukedavidcarlsen

I sing love songs, act, and write screenplays.

Beetle House LA. This spot is pretty booked up for

Beetle House LA. This spot is pretty booked up for the next month, but it is dope! If you want to hit up Hollywood, I recommend checking out @randidemarco and the crew.

Fellow musicians and live streamers: Alert! If you

Fellow musicians and live streamers: Alert! If you want to have a live stream with good sound, do not use any new Samsung android. 😤 Any external mics will not be recognized.

Stream from a computer, if you can. This.... this is the way.

Hey friends, This past year has been quite a bum

Hey friends,

This past year has been quite a bummer for my musician friends and me. All the venues closed down! So, I decided to make a quarantine EP.

Some notes on the process:
Patrick Tully, the arranger for The Chainsmokers, produced and mixed and Nolan Shaheed, the former music director for Marvin Gaye and trumpet player for Stevie Wonder, engineered the EP at his home studio. For players, I had Luca Pino on guitar, Jonathan Frias on bass, Gareth Price on drums and percussion, Carey Frank on piano and organ and Sean O'Kelley helped me with the arrangements as well as played tenor sax on "Moonlight Serenade."

I wrote the titular song, "My Love," last year in the first week of shut down. My grandmother had just passed and I went up to Montana to see her before she went. My uncle Rus is big into music and being around him and the family inspired me to write out a melody that had been jumbling around in my mind for a few weeks. Along with the song, you'll hear some recognizable jazz standards that are some of my favorites.

It's out on all streaming services and iTunes. You can click the linktree in my bio and click the Streaming and Downloads tab to take you to any streaming service of your choice or purchase it on iTunes or Amazon. When you listen, let me know what you think.

It's been a year since I last played with Zachary

It's been a year since I last played with Zachary Caplinger. Missed playing with this dude. We were shedding some tunes and will be doing a live stream together soon. I'll let you know a few days before we go live.
#livestream #wizardofoz #jazzguitar #greatamericansongbook #crooner #singer #ifionlyhadabrain #covers #classic #jazzstandards #voice #vocals #music

This year, I have had the pleasure of working with

This year, I have had the pleasure of working with my friend Alex Fichera on a screenplay. Happy to announce on our first try together we made it into the Quarterfinals for the prestigious Blue Cat Festival. Will let you know what comes out of this.

I have always thought of myself as a singer and ne

I have always thought of myself as a singer and never really that interested in songwriting. But, I think I am making a bit of a change on that front. Here's a work in progress. Current song title is "Breakup Flowers"
#newmusic #singer #sing #piano #singersongwriter #love #breakup #flowers #iwrotethis #jazz

Oh, Marie. It's good to be back playing live with

Oh, Marie. It's good to be back playing live with @bclemensmusic, @jasonfabus, & @wlylebass. Thank you @neverwanted2bpainted for the videos. I will be back playing with @bclemensmusic on piano, @adamkubota_bass from Postmodern Jukebox, and @jbitsbeats on drums at The Drake in Lagune Beach on Friday, March 19th from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Hit me up if you plan on stopping by.
#livemusic #jazz #singer #losangeles #orangecounty #swing #swingdance #werebackatitagain #ootd

It's one of my faves and you can check it out on a

It's one of my faves and you can check it out on any streaming service of your choice. Thanks for making this with me @careyfrankmusic, @__fizzo__, @_lucapino_, and @garethonboard. Special thanks to @patrick.avalon for producing and engineering.

#jazz #music #greatamericansongbook #irvingberlin #newyork #art #style #song #singer #instagram #follow #crooner #swing #gypsyjazz #drums #piano #bass #guitar #musicianlife #suits #losangeles #classics

Very sad to hear about the Great Christopher Plumm

Very sad to hear about the Great Christopher Plummer's passing. (Now who will replace Kevin Spacey in all his recast films. 😳😳😳) Edelweiss was the first song I ever sang at a school recital when I was just in kindergarten. It holds a special place in my heart as does Mr. Plummer.

#christopherplummer #soundofmusic #manandguitar #singing #edelweiss #music #musical #greatamericansongbook #rodgersandhammerstein #singer #thehillsarealive

Just thinking today 🤔. Last year I had the priv

Just thinking today 🤔. Last year I had the privilege to visit The Capitol and volunteer for a cause deeply important to me: putting a price on carbon emissions, so we can finally bring down greenhouse gases and solve the climate crisis. It amazes me how easy it was walk in, similar to how you might walk into a local courthouse and amusement park and remove your belongings from your pockets. It would be a shame if the actions of last week's terrorist attacks took away our ability to visit our most precious monuments.

I was on my way to Dick's Sporting Goods in Glenda

I was on my way to Dick's Sporting Goods in Glendale over the weekend when I met a homeless woman named Jinn. She asked me for a favor and offered me some money to go to the restaurant nearby and order a Perrier. It was the first time anyone homeless had offered to pay me for anything and I was blown away. She had pretty swollen feet and I could tell it would hurt to walk, so I happily obliged. Unfortunately, (after waiting forever to get the host's attention) I learned the restaurant didn't have one. Neither did Dick's. Luckily, there was a coffee shop nearby, so I was able to walk around the corner and finally order the darn drink for her. She insisted on paying me when I returned, but I told her it was no big deal and I could not accept any money. I wished her a Merry Christmas.

If you are ever in Glendale near the downtown area and meet an older woman with glasses who has a bit of trouble walking, buy her a Perrier.

#smallactsofkindness #merrychristmas #perrier #homeless #homelesslivesmatter #cityofglendale #losangeles #helpothers #helpthehomeless #mybrotherskeeper #dignity

Hey friends, I have a new release today and woul

Hey friends,

I have a new release today and would love to hear your thoughts. If you like it, please share it with your friends. Special thanks to my producer Patrick Tully and these fine musicians:

Luca Pino on guitar
Fizzo on bass
Gareth Price on drums
& Carey Frank on organ and piano

#jazz #newmusic #music #love #art #musician #singer #instagood #instagram #follow #artist #like #happy #song #life #fashion #style

Thanks to Leah Brungardt for the interview at All

Thanks to Leah Brungardt for the interview at All Access Music. The link can be found on Facebook or my Instagram Bio

P. S. be on the lookout for some new music tomorrow!

Thanks for the post on my first single @officialbr

Thanks for the post on my first single @officialbroadwayworld

Hey Everyone, Since quarantine started I decided

Hey Everyone,

Since quarantine started I decided to make a few recordings with producer and arranger @patrick.avalon! The first of seven will be coming out on October 16th to all your favorite streaming platforms. Click the link in my bio to pre-save on Spotify:
Photo Credit by Sej Saraiya
#music #song #singer #blues #whatllido #crooner #jazz #love #lovesongs #swag #blue #blueeyes #inspiration #cool #art #photography #like #follow #artist #guitar #drums #bass

Thanks @reelsbyjlyle for getting this out. If you

Thanks @reelsbyjlyle for getting this out. If you missed the episode you can check out the scene here!

Huge thanks to #HBO #currentmusic and #timvanpatte

Huge thanks to #HBO #currentmusic and #timvanpatten for inviting me to sing and appear on the first episode of HBO's new Perry Mason. I was joined by my good friends Michael Seaman, Tim Mathiesen, Myles Davis, Steven Ragsdale, Nate Wilson, Ian Holmquist and Shaun Valentine. It's got stunning visuals, compelling acting, gritty story telling and a terrific score! I'll be watching and enjoying this whole series.

For the last six years America has seen the death

For the last six years America has seen the death of young black men and women by merciless and corrupt cops. The smartphone has been an amazing tool for the filming and distribution of these heinous acts. I'm not surprised by the protests, the rioting, the curfews or even the looting. Not much has changed it seems to many observers. George Floyd's death was the straw that boiled over this nation's rage. Surely, officer Chauvin could have relented when George communicated that he couldn't breathe. Surely, the other officers could have demanded Chauvin stand down. Surely, that amount of force was not necessary.
I know some people will say all lives matter, but for too long we have acted like black lives don't matter. Not enough to cease each cruel and needless demise.

I would ask anyone reading this to understand the rage. We don't have to condone it or tolerate it. Indeed, many people's businesses are being destroyed every night. Plenty of these businesses are owned by black men and women. This will cause resentment against our neighbors and leave scars that will take years to fade.

But once this passes, as all shadows pass, as light begins to pierce through the gray that blocks our more reasonable minds, think deeply about who is worthy of your vote. Who do we want as leaders from our local levels to the most precious office in all the world? Who do we want to representing our flag?
If you have the means and time, mentor a young kid who was not born nearly as lucky as you. There are great organizations in Los Angeles like @heartoflosangeles where people can mentor kids from 5 to 17. Even if it is just 90 minutes of your time each week, it helps. Show a child warmth who has rarely known it. Try making a donation to the @aclu_nationwide. I think these steps can move us forward. It's 2020 now. Let's make America a more perfect union.
#blacklivesmatter #justiceforgeorgefloyd #justiceforbreonnataylor #justiceforahmaud

Playing with our new ring light! 💡This thing is

Playing with our new ring light! 💡This thing is awesome! 😁 Getting ready for a project that I hope brings some joy and comfort to whomever it can. Stay safe and healthy! #quarantineshenanigans #singing

It's such a beautiful day in the neighborhood, you

It's such a beautiful day in the neighborhood, you could almost forget about the troubles going on right now. #nature #hollywood #naturewalk #sunnyday #outdoors #lovelyday

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