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  <a href="/sweet-sweet-love-notes/blog/7462454/come-on-lay-it-on-us">Come On Lay It On Us...</a>&nbsp;
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  <div class="message"><img src="//images.zoogletools.com/s:bzglfiles/u/593878/2e86b33b7d9400f39faab2d6f6fc207f41badd8a/original/img-0618.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="4032" width="3024" /><p><strong>JANUARY 15, 2024</strong></p><p>Hello there! I hope you're all good. Staying joyful, staying healthy, and most importantly staying sexy af 😋! Thank you to everyone who has shown an ounce of support this past week with the “Finally Me” single annoucement. If you haven't already pre-saved, click <a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=zC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IDUrR9damtAbY-2FTZ-2BGhKZgjyXp9f6tMZCorC2VOCWuy3ivtyayMBc7Jf52-2F6cDg2IgW-2BPo1t-2BVcMzk0afiYMIigeZM0O7SA9kCA3zNmL4O5Q-3Dgpiu_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbexSNc0bIrt5b6yy8iwil8KK3yqe6hEix0lPCpXVPdpKNi1TZA-2BkBIqikIqyTt-2BzyEifsH7kCFbQBcKbNy1M3-2Fye-2BXjCRx5v-2BMQIPB1GxaQobrhYDYQoESrA3JmTkWN-2FzPGdu0H-2F-2BWZF3CZzT8HagrawvoJGtCcfIyVfYr3yb5inmWxw1SukA2O1MpYVO6ZZuTK7OQFxTKs29JlxKe49NdG-2FX1etCkk3-2FB3zS6dCJ0cpA-3D-3D" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3DzC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IDUrR9damtAbY-2FTZ-2BGhKZgjyXp9f6tMZCorC2VOCWuy3ivtyayMBc7Jf52-2F6cDg2IgW-2BPo1t-2BVcMzk0afiYMIigeZM0O7SA9kCA3zNmL4O5Q-3Dgpiu_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbexSNc0bIrt5b6yy8iwil8KK3yqe6hEix0lPCpXVPdpKNi1TZA-2BkBIqikIqyTt-2BzyEifsH7kCFbQBcKbNy1M3-2Fye-2BXjCRx5v-2BMQIPB1GxaQobrhYDYQoESrA3JmTkWN-2FzPGdu0H-2F-2BWZF3CZzT8HagrawvoJGtCcfIyVfYr3yb5inmWxw1SukA2O1MpYVO6ZZuTK7OQFxTKs29JlxKe49NdG-2FX1etCkk3-2FB3zS6dCJ0cpA-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726429599726000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2HqHq-6qVYkkngI6U54Bw2"><u>here</u></a> to do so now! Don't forget the song and music video will be released on February 2nd.</p><p>The loverboys and I had our first rehearsal of the year, for our first show of the year. Come see us with our SoFar Sounds family on Janaury 19th in Lower Haight SF. Click <a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=zC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IDUrR9damtAbY-2FTZ-2BGhKZgjyXp9f6tMZCorC2VOCWuy2zIkrhlYcRrL-2FlmsZKSe8WOc9P5W5J4TBe9j0UPNmxaQM-2FqxkoPRl1lf4DpKI-2Bu0jnarfNQ6k2Tgnn-2B5xjRxM1HlCRrOVuFoGTPQiEiKnOmwcMyd0Bw1nroL-2FgVnXy22lZad1ZwBykeWz2RPQ63mC-2BAnGpJTBK-2FnWNyva27YUhhnYhwCtOv-2FLE95vldG7TA7osy5F3ZUeUD-2BRq1agLpKQ2yW3S_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbexSNc0bIrt5b6yy8iwil8KK3yqe6hEix0lPCpXVPdpKNi1TZA-2BkBIqikIqyTt-2BzyEifsH7kCFbQBcKbNy1M3-2Fy3llQqUvfoehkNqZ5qrSI0hxMYq891bJXc4IDoN1yd6-2Bjul1rhF-2FbLTULAFN-2Fuf8hP-2FdBgdXcIRDylXQxNu9bUh8XtIEPR6srx8SgnSpLwUH-2BmmdQM8y6zNsOKPEZ9bbnNrc0bpnvL6Xukx7KjY-2B02w-3D-3D" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3DzC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IDUrR9damtAbY-2FTZ-2BGhKZgjyXp9f6tMZCorC2VOCWuy2zIkrhlYcRrL-2FlmsZKSe8WOc9P5W5J4TBe9j0UPNmxaQM-2FqxkoPRl1lf4DpKI-2Bu0jnarfNQ6k2Tgnn-2B5xjRxM1HlCRrOVuFoGTPQiEiKnOmwcMyd0Bw1nroL-2FgVnXy22lZad1ZwBykeWz2RPQ63mC-2BAnGpJTBK-2FnWNyva27YUhhnYhwCtOv-2FLE95vldG7TA7osy5F3ZUeUD-2BRq1agLpKQ2yW3S_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbexSNc0bIrt5b6yy8iwil8KK3yqe6hEix0lPCpXVPdpKNi1TZA-2BkBIqikIqyTt-2BzyEifsH7kCFbQBcKbNy1M3-2Fy3llQqUvfoehkNqZ5qrSI0hxMYq891bJXc4IDoN1yd6-2Bjul1rhF-2FbLTULAFN-2Fuf8hP-2FdBgdXcIRDylXQxNu9bUh8XtIEPR6srx8SgnSpLwUH-2BmmdQM8y6zNsOKPEZ9bbnNrc0bpnvL6Xukx7KjY-2B02w-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726429599726000&amp;usg=AOvVaw17d-D5xngpde2Nr5s-QJwo"><u>here</u></a> for tickets. It's so cool to finally be able to start rehearsing new songs from “Loverboy Lucian”. We all loved the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=zC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IDUrR9damtAbY-2FTZ-2BGhKZgjyXp9f6tMZCorC2VOCWuy3tyFmguTeIKvR-2FyaFTBLq89HX0hz1fCO0Ks8BsD7fno-2FKnCgwNOOtpyJlwnhBvzFPSNcvk-2BEenDOrtPyqW-2F6c-2B4pXavx-2FgAxk5a0px7ksanGPK5-2Bf2yxyxHxgSqBW8UwD0nxgYOer83ZcNneE0Mi500cB5_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbexSNc0bIrt5b6yy8iwil8KK3yqe6hEix0lPCpXVPdpKNi1TZA-2BkBIqikIqyTt-2BzyEifsH7kCFbQBcKbNy1M3-2FyS-2BB3K-2BL6MJiov7xVmLFQNrIx0ZftlKrbCRDxNFjtRpUVNEtighThsfhDnnGAw0ZFe1n0bMF-2FQvjSeU-2BQ6n62kjHY1uzbZvDUS49-2B6nGgMlj8r2J58kRGD0PaZKwMqk-2F1ZQpWtfLWt9hWtAsaaHdO8g-3D-3D" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3DzC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IDUrR9damtAbY-2FTZ-2BGhKZgjyXp9f6tMZCorC2VOCWuy3tyFmguTeIKvR-2FyaFTBLq89HX0hz1fCO0Ks8BsD7fno-2FKnCgwNOOtpyJlwnhBvzFPSNcvk-2BEenDOrtPyqW-2F6c-2B4pXavx-2FgAxk5a0px7ksanGPK5-2Bf2yxyxHxgSqBW8UwD0nxgYOer83ZcNneE0Mi500cB5_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbexSNc0bIrt5b6yy8iwil8KK3yqe6hEix0lPCpXVPdpKNi1TZA-2BkBIqikIqyTt-2BzyEifsH7kCFbQBcKbNy1M3-2FyS-2BB3K-2BL6MJiov7xVmLFQNrIx0ZftlKrbCRDxNFjtRpUVNEtighThsfhDnnGAw0ZFe1n0bMF-2FQvjSeU-2BQ6n62kjHY1uzbZvDUS49-2B6nGgMlj8r2J58kRGD0PaZKwMqk-2F1ZQpWtfLWt9hWtAsaaHdO8g-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726429599726000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2iMKUweZoxtquJw9Roy_Zl"><u>“Roy” </u></a>album era, but we kinda got tired of playing that set list for nearly 2 years, lol. Don't worry, some of your favorites songs (and ours) will make the cut and will still be performed live. It wouldn't be a “Roy” show without me and the audience crying deep in our feels to <a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=zC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IDUrR9damtAbY-2FTZ-2BGhKZgjyXp9f6tMZCorC2VOCWuy3tyFmguTeIKvR-2FyaFTBLq8QSUvcVBc7SsxQ2fM75tb8pSmU-2Bygknromkaiq5AFAGUek2ULmX434S3T4Nf7TP0jLANTxpNzw7-2FEGdveTPBTMRaohNccaGouum1YoenRoW2RnY-2FBOP4rk9DwGKhm7kCcR18-_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbexSNc0bIrt5b6yy8iwil8KK3yqe6hEix0lPCpXVPdpKNi1TZA-2BkBIqikIqyTt-2BzyEifsH7kCFbQBcKbNy1M3-2FyyZQAucvsC4-2FXOQb2WFHpjUB6mk8T12XNCTt52rb4IHc6qhQq9eiHWXzmA1wQy5U6-2Fsepf8bkahb1r2OgOzKwG6WdkZX9QKla9PA8RYzl6i5T24Y4P0elH1RauWP4DJd-2BgORAB6MfeIl2wzYt2IePJg-3D-3D" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3DzC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IDUrR9damtAbY-2FTZ-2BGhKZgjyXp9f6tMZCorC2VOCWuy3tyFmguTeIKvR-2FyaFTBLq8QSUvcVBc7SsxQ2fM75tb8pSmU-2Bygknromkaiq5AFAGUek2ULmX434S3T4Nf7TP0jLANTxpNzw7-2FEGdveTPBTMRaohNccaGouum1YoenRoW2RnY-2FBOP4rk9DwGKhm7kCcR18-_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbexSNc0bIrt5b6yy8iwil8KK3yqe6hEix0lPCpXVPdpKNi1TZA-2BkBIqikIqyTt-2BzyEifsH7kCFbQBcKbNy1M3-2FyyZQAucvsC4-2FXOQb2WFHpjUB6mk8T12XNCTt52rb4IHc6qhQq9eiHWXzmA1wQy5U6-2Fsepf8bkahb1r2OgOzKwG6WdkZX9QKla9PA8RYzl6i5T24Y4P0elH1RauWP4DJd-2BgORAB6MfeIl2wzYt2IePJg-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726429599726000&amp;usg=AOvVaw24IbiDI1BYrczG8sfORz-a"><u>“Memories”</u></a><u>.</u></p><img src="//images.zoogletools.com/s:bzglfiles/u/593878/588a52533f7d06d0ce53873bcbeefd29da205e17/original/img-0630.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="1433" width="1024" /><p>We've never performed new music early. However, we're breaking the rule for this era. The loverboys and I really needed something new and fresh. The fact that there is a whole new album designed to be performed live, we sure can give a few early previews on stage.</p><img src="//images.zoogletools.com/s:bzglfiles/u/593878/98f9ed5435c355dcf9e993d44c6325bb617769c2/original/img-0589.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="4032" width="3024" /><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Since “The Closed Doors Tour", my band, “the loverboys”, has always been a revolving door of members. I'm very blessed and fortunate to have started that journey with some amazing musicians. S/O to my forever brothers, Con Gleeson (</span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=zC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IDUrR9damtAbY-2FTZ-2BGhKZgjyXp9f6tMZCorC2VOCWuy3tyFmguTeIKvR-2FyaFTBLq8YTz70Rddf8-2B10j7drI60SGMGg5Oka-2BNSPosTs8GBVahSWBr7e4B-2BED-2B0O0PbdRjGlM0xRSISm4Ckt73Uy4lXbabLPervM-2BuzOrxYTaGqDmT6AxT8R7i7dZ4vKthWj3hWj7AN_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbexSNc0bIrt5b6yy8iwil8KK3yqe6hEix0lPCpXVPdpKNi1TZA-2BkBIqikIqyTt-2BzyEifsH7kCFbQBcKbNy1M3-2Fy8Rvt-2B8ezMZJrY8gf8Y4EWo0tbS9MRuZm8NX-2FRop-2BjAM2O6OOsPN3IVF-2Fb-2Fyfldo3XKtDqtKs0EWZnF0CCcMqmxtU8aIs4q4tNG7hJva7Z-2B-2BXmZAl7lApJ9gV2l-2BkrpKhENDxYpoEBDYRWy8-2FKfdClg-3D-3D" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3DzC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IDUrR9damtAbY-2FTZ-2BGhKZgjyXp9f6tMZCorC2VOCWuy3tyFmguTeIKvR-2FyaFTBLq8YTz70Rddf8-2B10j7drI60SGMGg5Oka-2BNSPosTs8GBVahSWBr7e4B-2BED-2B0O0PbdRjGlM0xRSISm4Ckt73Uy4lXbabLPervM-2BuzOrxYTaGqDmT6AxT8R7i7dZ4vKthWj3hWj7AN_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbexSNc0bIrt5b6yy8iwil8KK3yqe6hEix0lPCpXVPdpKNi1TZA-2BkBIqikIqyTt-2BzyEifsH7kCFbQBcKbNy1M3-2Fy8Rvt-2B8ezMZJrY8gf8Y4EWo0tbS9MRuZm8NX-2FRop-2BjAM2O6OOsPN3IVF-2Fb-2Fyfldo3XKtDqtKs0EWZnF0CCcMqmxtU8aIs4q4tNG7hJva7Z-2B-2BXmZAl7lApJ9gV2l-2BkrpKhENDxYpoEBDYRWy8-2FKfdClg-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726429599726000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2sXZ_hNHwWZUz0Kx3ZsVzS"><u>The Last Gray Wolf</u></a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">), Jackson Wright, and Mikey Weinstein. As the show must go on - Still front and center with me, since day 1, is our fearless musical director and lead drummer, Mike Abrams. And slapping the bass is our lead bass baddie, Michael Cloutier. We're usually joined by the sensational Nathan x Moody on lead gutiar, but he won't be able to play at our first show of the year. Don't worry, Moody will be guitar licking and causing trouble with us soon 😈</span></p><img src="//images.zoogletools.com/s:bzglfiles/u/593878/98b3639e492e40fe0a2d288850efdb6c7ae5ed95/original/img-0609.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="4032" width="3024" /><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">With the “Loverboy Lucian” era fully unfolding before our eyes, we realized we needed a key player. We're still on the hunt for someone to play with us on a more full time capacity, but for now we're stoked to bring in honoray guest loverboys to join us on stage. This week we have the honor and privilege of working with one of my closest friends, </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=zC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IDUrR9damtAbY-2FTZ-2BGhKZgjyXp9f6tMZCorC2VOCWuy3tyFmguTeIKvR-2FyaFTBLq8YTz70Rddf8-2B10j7drI60SAEJeZuigXLg3bt7fLBHzx29B400BmNHupGdK9ld5zfsjTs4jjlFfFWIijdc35VTOhhrFGF-2FfUi50so-2FkLV7qT14GR1umzuE9uXwdV9Ia64wmCLN_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbexSNc0bIrt5b6yy8iwil8KK3yqe6hEix0lPCpXVPdpKNi1TZA-2BkBIqikIqyTt-2BzyEifsH7kCFbQBcKbNy1M3-2FyFGwYPA-2Fbxv9-2BJN-2BJGfRuGoEiXM8lp9x9C-2BQIeTBcorUIhZ8MEX-2B-2F0ZZwCBxqs-2FyE8Yu5E7VsdOl-2FD5nft-2Ft-2FAx9HCRj0IAsBIoZ8bROJLQcG2qBsGk4uxbXmu-2ByMTRi1d8Q3Vg1V-2B630nidlpOZgpQ-3D-3D" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3DzC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IDUrR9damtAbY-2FTZ-2BGhKZgjyXp9f6tMZCorC2VOCWuy3tyFmguTeIKvR-2FyaFTBLq8YTz70Rddf8-2B10j7drI60SAEJeZuigXLg3bt7fLBHzx29B400BmNHupGdK9ld5zfsjTs4jjlFfFWIijdc35VTOhhrFGF-2FfUi50so-2FkLV7qT14GR1umzuE9uXwdV9Ia64wmCLN_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbexSNc0bIrt5b6yy8iwil8KK3yqe6hEix0lPCpXVPdpKNi1TZA-2BkBIqikIqyTt-2BzyEifsH7kCFbQBcKbNy1M3-2FyFGwYPA-2Fbxv9-2BJN-2BJGfRuGoEiXM8lp9x9C-2BQIeTBcorUIhZ8MEX-2B-2F0ZZwCBxqs-2FyE8Yu5E7VsdOl-2FD5nft-2Ft-2FAx9HCRj0IAsBIoZ8bROJLQcG2qBsGk4uxbXmu-2ByMTRi1d8Q3Vg1V-2B630nidlpOZgpQ-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726429599726000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Kpb8FilE5UIBvFKxdoUgN"><u>Lucas Matthew Goss</u></a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">. Luc is a phenomenal musucian in his own right, and the loverboys and I are so grateful he wanted to hop on and join us as we kick off our first of many shows this year. </span></p><img src="//images.zoogletools.com/s:bzglfiles/u/593878/c5b03d7d5e94cd97330bc50c4ed43a2b3eff9696/original/img-0611.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="4032" width="3024" /><p>'m so excited for Friday's show. 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Truly reborn, and redeemed with a new sound, new music, new look, heck, I even got new hair, hahaha 🤣</p><img src="//images.zoogletools.com/s:bzglfiles/u/593878/8c024d6c228d5d93f31db0b713f9c9847b9af31c/original/img-0622.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="4032" width="3024" /><p> </p><p>If you're in San Francisco, we hope you can join us for a very special (and very pink) night. As we debut brand new songs for SoFar Sounds, and the audience, for the first time ever.</p><p>For those who can't make it - Oh baby, don't fret, I'll be here writing you sweet sweet love notes every Monday 😏</p><p>Wish us luck! </p><p>Forevermore, I'm forever yours.</p><p>-Roy “Loverboy Lucian” 💘<br><br> </p></div>
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In other words, I’m VERY excited for you to hear this song! Ben ate and left no crumbs with this production. Paco mixed and mastered this baby til it was CRISP. Our grammy winning musicians dropped the studio mic… and my jaw (hopefully yours too, lol). </p><img src="//images.zoogletools.com/s:bzglfiles/u/593878/3382cce81706300216d7762e4623454fa54af5d0/original/sofar-update-1-2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="1428" width="1428" /><p>I’m also stoked that you guys are the first to know that the Loverboys and I will be playing our first show of the year with our Sofar Sounds family on January 19th in Lower Haight. If you’re in San Francisco, you don’t want to miss out! The attending audience will be the FIRST to hear BRAND NEW MUSIC from “Loverboy Lucian” before anyone else. Tickets are on sale now! 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I’m looking forward to traveling, playing tons more shows, and bringing joy to you, live. With Mike, Michael, and our honorary Loverboys.</p><p>Thank you to anyone who has subscribed to my mailing list. You’ve warmed Loverboy Lucian’s pink heart. I wasn’t expecting this many people, but more of you keep signing up and I’m genuinely so grateful for your support. How about we see that support show up and show out for shows this year, lol. Please and thank you. 🥺</p><p>Mark your calendars!!</p><p><strong>Finally Me (the single and music video) out February 2, 2024.</strong><span><strong> </strong></span></p><p><strong>Roy &amp; The Loverboys: Sofar Sounds. Live in Lower Haight SF. January 19, 2024.</strong></p><p> </p><p>Forevermore, I’m forever yours.</p><p>-Roy “Loverboy Lucian”. 💘</p></div>
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  <div class="message"><img src="//images.zoogletools.com/s:bzglfiles/u/593878/6a3ba47fa9ed00a3887ac5e7438775e1a0346c4d/original/dsc03424.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="6000" width="4000" /><p><strong>JANUARY 1, 2024.</strong></p><p>Hello there. Happy New Year. Or should I say, happy year of the loverboy. Welcome to my official mailing list! I've always wanted one of these. With the launch of this brand new era, my team and I figured now would be the right time for me to write sweet sweet love notes for my beautiful audience watching on the internet. </p><p>Firstly, thank you to anyone who has supported the “<span>Roy</span>” era. From my debut album, visual films, and first tour, all of those elements are something I will always be proud of. Since being released in April 2022,<a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=zC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IF7gd2ZzKKZTK5i2-2B9kY-2BcxftuC7b7G8oycZmxsd4uoq7E5YpIgn6Dz5prnEttynYoGWXqSvv0L4naIJuDPxbFX8xT0ypQqy0F4d8RRbhZATDnFifyrG0IRYEuDw4jCVKzbKu4e-2Fjb5wlvY09QYyoY3xkv4kQmIkRA7DviFMR97WOPELFZjCnZVh2HM2FjIuFCE3E_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbfQkFI95mYBTO4UdPyGXtBc1cKmKrms-2FNBC4L1V-2FHuRki5TO2sIkPJa8cfM3dRlCc-2BWxXRKsghq-2BIU-2BdVdqs2j0QfVwziVKaQOmwIWfVtMw-2BpI-2BJGmVtgSyJk4zQSmLRvq4uSHoi6VhqlqzDN53s5HpQa4xU8BUB7qweeV8OUpN-2FQ2FkEQ58QFquws0xvgtDCbrK4-2Bpb2QFu2kx2TXGI24JX-2FTVs3RZ2EzE3YvzgLqfyQ-3D-3D" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3DzC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IF7gd2ZzKKZTK5i2-2B9kY-2BcxftuC7b7G8oycZmxsd4uoq7E5YpIgn6Dz5prnEttynYoGWXqSvv0L4naIJuDPxbFX8xT0ypQqy0F4d8RRbhZATDnFifyrG0IRYEuDw4jCVKzbKu4e-2Fjb5wlvY09QYyoY3xkv4kQmIkRA7DviFMR97WOPELFZjCnZVh2HM2FjIuFCE3E_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbfQkFI95mYBTO4UdPyGXtBc1cKmKrms-2FNBC4L1V-2FHuRki5TO2sIkPJa8cfM3dRlCc-2BWxXRKsghq-2BIU-2BdVdqs2j0QfVwziVKaQOmwIWfVtMw-2BpI-2BJGmVtgSyJk4zQSmLRvq4uSHoi6VhqlqzDN53s5HpQa4xU8BUB7qweeV8OUpN-2FQ2FkEQ58QFquws0xvgtDCbrK4-2Bpb2QFu2kx2TXGI24JX-2FTVs3RZ2EzE3YvzgLqfyQ-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726428601580000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1cn-SHIaA2SgPTY1HUnhqZ"><u>“</u><span><u>Roy</u></span><u>” </u></a>the album has received nearly 250k streams, and it's music visuals from my original films <a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=zC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IF7gd2ZzKKZTK5i2-2B9kY-2BcxftuC7b7G8oycZmxsd4uor5PVZFT8M2qoJ57GJMnuuwv3RJiaRseIX9zaQP28mpW9QDv5D-2Fd-2FbakG3h8lH4XFeWJAvVpVDY3jlOdMYRN590FwwA_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbfQkFI95mYBTO4UdPyGXtBc1cKmKrms-2FNBC4L1V-2FHuRki5TO2sIkPJa8cfM3dRlCc-2BWxXRKsghq-2BIU-2BdVdqs2j0V8eq1ifMflDTNI4sfNL3oomxvac1PMCAZLP2bQcAH5Vk35IKlYnAP-2BaK-2BKA73MOrNLXGDoNoWeh7ohW0IzFzo-2BT6C3Azw160myjpj5uQZOTyOlYbaS4cqgdF59amRkmQJgaH693igaUe0tFuynuDtw-3D-3D" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3DzC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IF7gd2ZzKKZTK5i2-2B9kY-2BcxftuC7b7G8oycZmxsd4uor5PVZFT8M2qoJ57GJMnuuwv3RJiaRseIX9zaQP28mpW9QDv5D-2Fd-2FbakG3h8lH4XFeWJAvVpVDY3jlOdMYRN590FwwA_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbfQkFI95mYBTO4UdPyGXtBc1cKmKrms-2FNBC4L1V-2FHuRki5TO2sIkPJa8cfM3dRlCc-2BWxXRKsghq-2BIU-2BdVdqs2j0V8eq1ifMflDTNI4sfNL3oomxvac1PMCAZLP2bQcAH5Vk35IKlYnAP-2BaK-2BKA73MOrNLXGDoNoWeh7ohW0IzFzo-2BT6C3Azw160myjpj5uQZOTyOlYbaS4cqgdF59amRkmQJgaH693igaUe0tFuynuDtw-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726428601580000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3VrvMLn4DDipt9hkfqrykh"><u>“</u><span><u>Roy</u></span><u>: The Film”</u></a>, and <a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=zC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IF7gd2ZzKKZTK5i2-2B9kY-2BcxftuC7b7G8oycZmxsd4uor5PVZFT8M2qoJ57GJMnuuwv3RJiaRseIX9zaQP28mpW83WMECMDUXDIpaEtqwuEZIhXdB7MtpsXqLFsp-2B5GvvpYy-2FMUQhRMg1bEh-2BNdSorIg-3D-3DgJMU_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbfQkFI95mYBTO4UdPyGXtBc1cKmKrms-2FNBC4L1V-2FHuRki5TO2sIkPJa8cfM3dRlCc-2BWxXRKsghq-2BIU-2BdVdqs2j0wx8OZdl2ZmQ34UPQ5YwwCKFFvmcNl2s4J00uwF08IdWK6Wq-2FKf0bEoTNj7WonPeCkKWkCJfisjZvIv1WtJ2hQvmvjpkEuGXJq03XvYpPBcy8Jc246zjitpF1ERu51j4AG9PkThn2OR2OEA7RvI-2FaKQ-3D-3D" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3DzC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IF7gd2ZzKKZTK5i2-2B9kY-2BcxftuC7b7G8oycZmxsd4uor5PVZFT8M2qoJ57GJMnuuwv3RJiaRseIX9zaQP28mpW83WMECMDUXDIpaEtqwuEZIhXdB7MtpsXqLFsp-2B5GvvpYy-2FMUQhRMg1bEh-2BNdSorIg-3D-3DgJMU_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbfQkFI95mYBTO4UdPyGXtBc1cKmKrms-2FNBC4L1V-2FHuRki5TO2sIkPJa8cfM3dRlCc-2BWxXRKsghq-2BIU-2BdVdqs2j0wx8OZdl2ZmQ34UPQ5YwwCKFFvmcNl2s4J00uwF08IdWK6Wq-2FKf0bEoTNj7WonPeCkKWkCJfisjZvIv1WtJ2hQvmvjpkEuGXJq03XvYpPBcy8Jc246zjitpF1ERu51j4AG9PkThn2OR2OEA7RvI-2FaKQ-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726428601580000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1t8sjUTp875dYvHpIuhMmF"><u>“Where It Began”</u></a>, reaching high peaks of 50k- 90k streams on Youtube. When wrapping up the completed era for ”<span>Roy</span>", I think everyone assumed I was going to make a country album follow up, considering both of my biggest songs, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=zC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IF7gd2ZzKKZTK5i2-2B9kY-2BcxftuC7b7G8oycZmxsd4uoq7E5YpIgn6Dz5prnEttynYq4ixQFhPhJ-2BOj8QYBQieymHKit3NP0jqmfWOyJgzNjn9mqkrDxShDfCRp4eO82By9okuPvETlcZ1i7T2gYQXEldSMlpS-2BAME-2BghP5ULMMoz0D8tcKEofG-2FgBJCxxzQhelIwD_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbfQkFI95mYBTO4UdPyGXtBc1cKmKrms-2FNBC4L1V-2FHuRki5TO2sIkPJa8cfM3dRlCc-2BWxXRKsghq-2BIU-2BdVdqs2j0P2f7eV-2FO8tpnNP7iUXlNjwrFcWNx0iJv6IfPXtSx62hFyyG6sqfrx3Q-2FZBFB2MAKZa2wS3xGxOiC2lT3K4ZNIzZ1iDaGe3TdPCbTk2nK3Ocxm3ffxAYAuQuM-2BOWB8-2Bwmte87IvaMhMSrBUQyKjZN-2Fg-3D-3D" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3DzC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IF7gd2ZzKKZTK5i2-2B9kY-2BcxftuC7b7G8oycZmxsd4uoq7E5YpIgn6Dz5prnEttynYq4ixQFhPhJ-2BOj8QYBQieymHKit3NP0jqmfWOyJgzNjn9mqkrDxShDfCRp4eO82By9okuPvETlcZ1i7T2gYQXEldSMlpS-2BAME-2BghP5ULMMoz0D8tcKEofG-2FgBJCxxzQhelIwD_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbfQkFI95mYBTO4UdPyGXtBc1cKmKrms-2FNBC4L1V-2FHuRki5TO2sIkPJa8cfM3dRlCc-2BWxXRKsghq-2BIU-2BdVdqs2j0P2f7eV-2FO8tpnNP7iUXlNjwrFcWNx0iJv6IfPXtSx62hFyyG6sqfrx3Q-2FZBFB2MAKZa2wS3xGxOiC2lT3K4ZNIzZ1iDaGe3TdPCbTk2nK3Ocxm3ffxAYAuQuM-2BOWB8-2Bwmte87IvaMhMSrBUQyKjZN-2Fg-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726428601580000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3_KqY3dRPhghUPMECqknSu"><u>“Memories”</u></a>, and <a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=zC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IF7gd2ZzKKZTK5i2-2B9kY-2BcxftuC7b7G8oycZmxsd4uoq7E5YpIgn6Dz5prnEttynYq4ixQFhPhJ-2BOj8QYBQieyrGsOIujKXb7eKDm1e0i4VaDhMr8S24Yw3sZ7ZBK-2BT4aJDh97QSpghTLCYNmc2c6HrmyMQZNp6lxq5lcXJFbFKyRu5JFETYZmsMhsDJk0Rh9ai4G_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbfQkFI95mYBTO4UdPyGXtBc1cKmKrms-2FNBC4L1V-2FHuRki5TO2sIkPJa8cfM3dRlCc-2BWxXRKsghq-2BIU-2BdVdqs2j0g8-2BWcDUZ49Nt8azY0QltPCn4tp-2FZpWGVcQknVATurCyNpGtMhED9PQUqt2l9xkCP8r1ByM0hicUWRqDZoo4DSb29YB9z5QBAXIdIK0NsTZopWL-2BWeV8wUfDj7WlhulW-2B7iS6vdag4u84ps8KwuTRrw-3D-3D" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3DzC8Xh7js5V00Cz94HO5at7vloqZ-2FcPLVSNThaCzVpzMrdxvLuKejjLgiA5m6H09IF7gd2ZzKKZTK5i2-2B9kY-2BcxftuC7b7G8oycZmxsd4uoq7E5YpIgn6Dz5prnEttynYq4ixQFhPhJ-2BOj8QYBQieyrGsOIujKXb7eKDm1e0i4VaDhMr8S24Yw3sZ7ZBK-2BT4aJDh97QSpghTLCYNmc2c6HrmyMQZNp6lxq5lcXJFbFKyRu5JFETYZmsMhsDJk0Rh9ai4G_6Qne5HEB3Ijdh6JVR8aqY7MPvz2gtigOD6nuLDOL8u-2BNracy4RZy1xUPLNV1pyZjnUWUDp3rk9Oh-2B8HC-2FVs9VSAoUvGcGrUcMSDDa9aC-2FbfQkFI95mYBTO4UdPyGXtBc1cKmKrms-2FNBC4L1V-2FHuRki5TO2sIkPJa8cfM3dRlCc-2BWxXRKsghq-2BIU-2BdVdqs2j0g8-2BWcDUZ49Nt8azY0QltPCn4tp-2FZpWGVcQknVATurCyNpGtMhED9PQUqt2l9xkCP8r1ByM0hicUWRqDZoo4DSb29YB9z5QBAXIdIK0NsTZopWL-2BWeV8wUfDj7WlhulW-2B7iS6vdag4u84ps8KwuTRrw-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726428601580000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2x4-vMeGXUwLpJMTjO5AEf"><u>“You &amp; Me”</u></a>, are rooted in that genre. While I would have 100% done that, that felt too safe for me. By now should know I LOVE switching genres. Towards the end of recording “<span>Roy</span>”, and filming both films, I toyed around with the idea of writing and creating an original R&amp;B album. If you've been with me since my teenage years as “Dom <span>Baza</span>”, you already know, R&amp;B was my home genre. After being blessed with the opportunity to explore alternative, country, singer / songwriter, and soul genres within “<span>Roy</span>”, it felt like the best choice for me was to reboot and reinvent what has become of me from this era.</p><p>In October 2022, Ant and I took our crew to Boston and filmed our film, “Where It Began”. That experience launched a wave of inspiration through my soul. By the end of production I wrote my first song for the new album. There was no going back after that, I was officially writing an R&amp;B follow up to “<span>Roy</span>”. On December 6th, 2022, I headed home to Malibu and began production on album 2. Reuniting with Ben, we set out to create an album that would change everyone's perspective on the artist you have grown to know. In between the Closed Doors Tour, releasing Where It Began and joining the Sofar Sounds team, we birthed a new album, “Loverboy <span>Lucian</span>”.</p><img src="//images.zoogletools.com/s:bzglfiles/u/593878/2199f9026cc955b5782f25757d7f09babb1b7c72/original/img-8109-2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="4032" width="3024" /><p>Welcome to the Loverboy <span>Lucian</span> era. We spent an entire year with this joyous pain in the ass, haha. All jokes aside, my time on this album has been one of the most formative learning experiences I have ever gone through. I mentally, emotionally, and physically transformed through the creation of these new songs. Coming home to R&amp;B has filled my heart and kick started my creative genes into orbit. There's so much I want to say about “Loverboy <span>Lucian</span>”, but I must save all those tiny tidbits for a later date. We just wrapped last month, exactly one year later on December 6th, 2023. Through the next few months, i'll be sharing behind the scenes tidbits, and more with you through these letters. The album is coming real soon.The first single is releasing sooner than you think. You'll get a notice within the next few days of what that song is. I'm very excited for you to hear it, and start to get an idea of what this “Loverboy” world is. </p><p>“<span>Roy</span>” was such a complex album and era. It had it's happy moments, and moments of sadness and uncertainty. We needed to go through that journey to get here. I made one rule when we started production on this new album. No sad songs, no negative vibes, just happiness, joy, and love. Everyone has this assumption that a loverboy is basically a fuck boy. There are so many more elements to a loverboy beyond sex. Although this album definitely touches a more intimate side of my personal life (duh, I'm always DFT 😈, for me a loverboy is not only sexy. A loverboy is romantic, a loverboy is joyful, a loverboy is hopeful, and a loverboy spreads love to those who need it most. So I hope you join me, and lead with joy, and love, as we go through this new era, together.</p><p>I'm looking forward to basking in your glow and experiencing<span> </span>pink and yellow skies, as we take a joyride through this beautiful brand new start. </p><p>Forevermore, I'm forever yours.</p><p>-<span>Roy</span> “Loverboy <span>Lucian</span>”. 💘</p></div>
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