Grand Jury Judge Profile: Lucas Silveira
May 21, 2011
Recording Artist
It has been said that every generation needs a new revolution. Lucas Silveira’s revolution began with a fearless attitude that embraced radical change. Lucas founded The Cliks in 2004 when his musical identity shifted from being a solitary singer/songwriter to an all out rock n’ roll front man. This shift reflected a vision he had carried his entire life and had now found a vehicle for.
After six years, two major record label releases (Snakehouse 2006/Dirty King 2009), international successes, multiple line up changes, major tours(True Colors 2007/2008, The Cult 2007/2008), TV appearances, awards (MTV Logo New Now Next, Artist On The Brink, Chart Attack Pole 2009- Sexiest Man In Canada), breaking societal boundaries, and praise from his musical peers,(Cyndi Lauper, Margaret Cho, and The Cult’s Ian Astbury) it became clear that the only constant in The Cliks was Lucas. His courageous attitude, rock star energy and progressive approach to self-determination have created an ever changing musical identity that encourages all outsiders to feel a sense of connection, belonging and mutual respect between audience and performer.
Unphased by life’s transitions and struggles, Lucas has forged ahead by continuing to fulfill his vision of The Cliks. Now traveling with a variety of guest performers, Lucas spearheads The Cliks’ with the kind of attitude, grit and raw energy that has been compared to the likes of Green Day’s Billie Joe, Joan Jett and Chrissie Hinde of The Pretenders.
When you come to see The Cliks, you don’t just come to see a rock band. You come to see a social and musical movement in progress.
