Today we’d like to introduce you to Lane Bricker
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I had been around music my whole life, and always had a passion for traditional country music. My dad toured playing piano for country singer Gene Watson and other artists, my grandfather took tickets at an opry in Texarkana, and my grandmother played organ at church. Basketball was my main focus at this time, and wasn’t interested in music. My junior year of college at East Texas Baptist University, a friend of mine that I had classes with and his music major roommates were jamming in their dorm room, and I happened to have been over at this particular time. I had always known a few chords on guitar, being taught the basics by my dad at a young age, I grabbed the guitar and played a song. My buddy asked “You can sing?”, I said “I guess a little”. He and his roommates invited me to play a couple of songs with them at a function called “Java Jam” that was coming up in a few weeks at one of the residence halls. I declined because I had major stage fright at the time. The day of the event came, and he asked me again, and I gave in. I nervously sang “You Look So Good in Love” by George Strait, and had the best time I had ever had, and knew music was something I wanted to pursue from then on!
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has definitely not been a smooth road, but I have been fortunate. I was fortunate however to have a dad that was in the music business, had been furnished with the basic sound equipment it took to play a gig off the bat. He pretty much let me figure the whole thing out on my own with minimal guidance. He would give me advice when it came to things he has experienced in the past and records my music as he is a producer, but other than that he has wanted me to be as independent as possible. I am very competitive by nature, so I have never been satisfied about where I’m at in my music career. I’m sure other artists deal with the same thing. Comparing yourself to other artists who may be around the same spot you are in your career is easy to do. Wondering why they’re getting in places that you aren’t and have opportunities that you may not be getting at the time can be discouraging. I have hit several ruts creatively, and lacked motivation when it comes to booking due to the work artists put in to contact venues and the lack of responses you get back. My bandmates and I all have day jobs at the moment, and my brother, who drums for me, currently goes to college at the University of Arkansas, so scheduling around their schedule and finding fill in players, can be very difficult at times. But that is part of the game. I have learned that the best thing you can do is put your head down, and keep doing what you’re doing, working hard, and making the best out of every situation and opportunity.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I play country music. I try and stick to my roots when it comes to my music. I prefer more traditional country music, as well as mixing in Texas country/red dirt music as well, which is part of the Texan in me. I feel like my music is very vocally centered. We have a tight knit 3 part harmony that comes from my brother (drums), Dad (bass) (fiddle and steel player Jake Gathright when he can’t make it), and I. I am most proud of being able to do music with my family members as well as staying true to traditional country music the best I can.
What were you like growing up?
Growing up, basketball was my passion. I was a relatively shy kid, and was raised to be kind and friendly to everyone. I grew up in church, so I always strived to treat people like Christ.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://lanebricker.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lane.bricker/
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/100069802445741/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lanebrickermusic/
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1TMqEWJUyEgGwfJY02pKj5?si=oeJsPp-wRH-i9MNfqWq7xw&nd=1&dlsi=85c64bf24450456a
Image Credits
Sierra Jones
Savannah Knippa
Joe Swink
Michael Wells
