Luau Cinder
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We are Luau Cinder
Based out of Seattle, the last decade has seen Luau Cinder build a reputation of unique live shows that peak with improvisational energy. No two shows are ever the same with a vast musical repertoire of original tunes and a few choice covers to throw into the mix.
Current lineup as follows:
Vocals, Guitar / Lance Irven
Bass / Steve Schwarz
Drums / Jeff Helmick
Congas / Paul Scheifen
Vocals, 2nd Guitar / James Puckett
Percussion / Randy Pomeroy
Past band members that helped us get this far; the Talley Bros, Jdawg, Catfish, Fil, Weirzbickie, Brando and Max.
Annual trip to Mt Baker Ski Area for Banked Slalom or Splitfest White Salmon Lodge Deck
LUAU CINDER has played with many great bands at many great venues over the last 15 years including;
Les Claypool, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Itals, Karl Denson, Carlos Washington, Clinton Fearon, Particle, Eggy, Go By Ocean, Dwayne Burnside, Shook Twins, Signal Path and many others...
Wilma Theater & Top Hat Missoula, MT. Buffalo Chip Main Stage Sturgis, SD. Boom Boom Room San Francsico, CA. Nectar Lounge, Mural Amphitheater, Columbia City Theater, Folklife, World Rhythm Festival, Conor Byrne Pub, High Dive & Royal Room Seattle, WA. McMenamin’s White Eagle, Dante’s Inferno, Portland OR. Hippie Museum Ashland OR, John’s Alley Moscow, ID, First National, KISM, NPR Pocatello ID, Quixote's True Blue % Cervantes Masterpiece Denver, CO. Sundance Film Fest Park City, UT. Crazy Horse/Terrapin Station Boise ID. Siren's Port Townsend WA. Metta Room Port Angeles WA. Barter Faire Tonasket, WA. Finn River Cidery Chimacum WA, Jungible Music Series Sequim WA Ect...
Luau Cinder Tour
News & Updates
Spring/Summer 2024 Shows! Be hitting Montana again this summer and some of our favorite venues in Washington, Oregon and Idaho as well! Keep checking our calendar, more shows will be added throughout the year. After some hiatus’ and changes in the past LUAU CINDER is coming back stronger than ever with new songs and choice new covers. There won’t be as many shows this year so catch us while you can. Probably only 20 instead of 40 so we’ll make them count! As well as the full band there will be a handful of acoustic(ish) duo shows you won’t want to miss. Luau Cinder is currently in the studio recording the next full length album! Going to be well worth the wait!
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Meet the band
The current lineup of talented musicians are as follows:
Bainbridge Island Farmers Market 2016
Lance Irven - Guitar, Vocals
Started writing songs for what became Luau Cinder over 15 years ago. Forming from a stew of the psychedelic Missoula underground music and arts scene with a group of like minded friends. Continually booking more shows and writing new music all these years later, with the help of many great friends and musicians along the way. Big thanks from the Birdman to the Talley Bros, Jdawg, Catfish, Will, Grasshopper, Jammy Juan, Fil, Max, and Weirzbicki for helping in various ways through the years to keep this ball rolling!
J’ardin Du Soleil Lavender Farm 2018
Jeff Helmick - Drums, vocals
A mystic of rhythm and groove. Jeff helps drive the train and steer it in the direction that always best serves the band. An improvisational prowess with the finesse to slide into the finest dub grooves. Also an accomplished singer, songwriter and guitar player with his own band The Big Average. The stage is always in good hands with the salesman behind the kit!
Studio Fall 2016
Steve Schwarz - bass
Lives by the water, crafts some of the finest cuisine you’ve ever had and holds down the funkiest bottom end this side of the Mississippi. Steve has been around the Luau Cinder camp for a long time now. Creating a solid groove for our group minded improvisation, he always knows where we should be setting course. This chef is guaranteed to make it saucy on the dance floor with his
Solar Eclipse - Lytle Beach 2017
Randy “Mountainclimber” -Percussion
A master percussionist who has traveled the world learning and teaching new rhythms techniques and instruments. Randy will bring a host of drums and a bag of full of tricks. With extra shakers for the kids or willing audience participents, you might find yourself jamming with the band! Be it leading you to the top of Mt. Everest or the peak of an extraordinary jam he always knows where to be in the mix.
Jungible Music Series 2018
Paul Scheifen - congas
An incredible producer and live sound engineer, as well as playing congas and extra percussion live with Luau Cinder. Paul is a man of many talents, we are lucky to have him on board. Able to integrate sythsesizers, Rhodes, triggers and looping, the future sonic palate of the band is only getting richer and more diverse. Expect Paul to brew up some fresh funky new tunes and live releases from the studio as well as that high grade organic lavendar oil he’s famous for!
Jungible Music Series 2018
Roadie Tony - get’s it done
Rain or shine, whether it’s loading in, loading out or soundchecking the guitar so we can make adjustments to levels in the venue. Tony is the man for the job. Most of the time he’s accompanied by his better half Mollie, who always brings extra hulu hoops to get the crowd movin’ and shakin’!
James Puckett - loves dogs, short walks on the beach and larger than average meals is our newest addition to the band. James plays some amazing guitar and is a great singer to add to our funky mix!
Rig Rundown
Ever wounder what makes that sound? Here’s a rundown of the gear that creates Luau Cinder music
Rig at the peak of summer tour 2018 Jungible Music Series
Lance’s Guitar Rig:
Steve’s Bass Rig:
sunset gig over Puget Sound
Jeff - drums
Music in the Park concert series BI 2018
Randy-percussion
Jungible Music Series 2018
Paul - Congas+
Contact us
Bite of Seattle 2016
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We can be reached for press inquiries, booking for venues, festivals, private parties, and weddings @ 406.531.0245 or luaucindermusic@yahoo.com