Luke McMaster
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Luke Anthony Mcmaster |
| Born |
March 22, 1976 Brandon, Manitoba, Canada |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Blue Eyed Soul, Pop, Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, song writer, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Universal |
| Website | lukemcmaster |
Luke McMaster (born March 22, 1976) is a Canadian singer and songwriter.
McMaster experienced early success as half of the music duo McMaster and James originating from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The duo was named after McMaster and his performing partner, Rob James. Despite their initial success, the band dissolved in 2002. Since then, McMaster has worked as a songwriter and producer living in Toronto.
McMaster was born in Brandon,Manitoba, Canada to a businesswoman mother, named Bev (née Canning) and university professor father, named George. Luke is the second oldest of four sons, with brothers named Jeff, John and Rob. McMaster's first year of primary school took place in Sunnydale, California as his family accompanied his father, George, while he attended a one-year sabbatical at Stanford University. Subsequently, the family returned to Brandon where Luke's father headed up the School of Maths and Computer Science at Brandon University.
During his final years of high school, McMaster pursued his passion for music and taught himself to play the guitar. He also learned and developed his skills as a songwriter and lyricist. He knew that his family had high expectations for academic achievements for all of their boys so McMaster kept his musical ambitions and interests entirely secret from his family and friends.
In 1994, McMaster enrolled at Brandon University with a planned major in English Literature. Driven by a growing ambition to become a professional musician and performer, he left university after only two weeks. Luke then moved to Winnipeg, registered at the Winnipeg Contemporary Music College and began attending a two-year course.
Through his studies at the Contemporary Music College, McMaster received a formal foundation in music and established a community of friends, musicians and industry professionals who continue to influence him and provide career support to this very day.
During his tenure at Music College Luke formed the band Double Vision, with drummer/vocalist Sean Miller. Double vision performed in Winnipeg at café's and in public schools. Influenced by the Everly Brothers and Simon & Garfunkle, the band quickly became known for their tight two part harmonies and catchy songs. In 1994 they decided to book time in a recording studio where they teamed up with local producer Dan Donahue and recorded their first self-titled EP. Following that they toured for several months to promote the recording. In mid 1995 Sean left the band to pursue a career as a church Pastor and Luke continued on in music.
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