Luke Deroy
Vocal and Lead guitar
Luke DeRoy is a rising local artist whose intimate blend of folk and soul creates music that is at once vulnerable and powerful, intricate yet simple. He has performed with his band Red Loves Blue at celebrated New England venues including the Iron Horse, The Drake, and The Stone Church. His songs invite listeners into a space that feels authentic, original, and magical.
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Lucas Solórzano
Guitar, vox
Lucas Solórzano is a force live and an executive producer in the studio. He brings texture and color in detail to the framework. After successfully touring the US with Bella's Bartok for several years , the piano-playing guitarist has recently thrown himself into the recording and production for Red Loves Blue. From Django Reinhardt to ACDC, Solórzano stands on the shoulders of giants as he innovates. He also plays with The Classicals, as well as with a prominent Jeff Buckley cover band.
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Ian Haas
Drums
Ian Haas is a craftsman of groove and an executioner of rhythm, but also serves an integral role in the management of the band. Conversational and grounded, Haas punches through the mix while giving just what is needed at any given time. Anchored, quick-witted, supportive and powerful, Haas plays with groups all over New England, and currently lives with his wife and young child.
Josh Hirst
Bass
Josh Hirst is the spiritual leader of the band. His style is rooted in feel with an impressive technicality. Displaying touch and tone that speak with the years of experience playing funk, soul, jazz, rock, r&b and hip-hop. He splits time between the Pioneer Valley and New Orleans, touring in the time and distance between the two. Highly responsive, Hirst listens first and is known to create alternate endings and reharmonizations on the spot while remaining locked in.