Lucero @ Beachland Ballroom (10/27/22)
With three dates remaining in their fall 2022 tour, Lucero is winding down only to gear up for the February release of their upcoming studio album, the appropriate and ironically titled, ‘Should’ve Learned By Now’. In-between Detroit and Kalamazoo, the band made a stop in Cleveland at the Beachland Ballroom where they debuted several songs off the new record, including the first single “One Last F.U.”, as well as fan favorites such as “Coffin Nails,” “Nights Like These,” “Sweet Little Thing,” and “Back in Ohio.” Ben Nichols, who now calls Ohio home, is a personable and no effs given kind of frontman. The dynamic he shared with the crowd was refreshing, as he threw back shots bought by fans in the front row, and deviated from the setlist taking song requests, making this show even more of a one-of-a-kind experience.
Photo and words by: Mollie Crowe