Bucky Lewis Entertainment

About

Original Biography: Written By Laurie Ferris for the Mountain Ear, N.Conway, NH
Bucky Lewis is well-known throughout New England for his zany, off the wall, versatile and over the top musical comedy shows. But behind all of the laughter, Bucky Lewis is a
man on a serious mission to raise money and awareness for charitable organizations as well as making people laugh.
Bucky was born Arthur Lewis III in LA – this is what he affectionately calls Laconia, NH.
Lewis has taken the road less traveled throughout his career and has earned money
as a writer, actor, television host, lead singer and guitar player in a rock band,
motivational speaker and now currently as a one man musical comedy show.
When Bucky was a young child, his father taught him and his two younger
brothers, Tim and John, how to play stringed instruments, including the ukulele,
mandolin and guitar. The three brothers then formed the Cousins band with the
members of two other families from his father's side and started to appear — and
win — on talent shows such as the Talent Spotlight on Channel 8 in Poland Springs,
Maine, Community Auditions in Boston and the Ted Mack Amateur Hour.
Known for their impeccable harmonies and squeaky clean images, the Cousins
band was signed by a talent agency out of Boston. Soon they were working with
people like Frankie Fontaine of the Jackie Gleason Show, a popular singer
and comedian. Modeled after groups such as the Osmonds and the Cowsills,
the band started to travel throughout New England, playing at classic hotel
resorts such as the Balsams, Sunset Hill.
When Bucky was a young child, his father taught him and his two younger
brothers, Tim and John, how to play stringed instruments, including the ukulele,
mandolin and guitar. The three brothers then formed the Cousins band with the
members of two other families from his father's side and started to appear — and
win — on talent shows such as the Talent Spotlight on Channel 8 in Poland Springs,
Maine, Community Auditions in Boston and the Ted Mack Amateur Hour.
Known for their impeccable harmonies and squeaky clean images, the Cousins
band was signed by a talent agency out of Boston. Soon they were working with
people like Frankie Fontaine of the Jackie Gleason Show, a popular singer
and comedian. Modeled after groups such as the Osmonds and the Cowsills,
the band started to travel throughout New England, playing at classic hotel
resorts such as the Balsams, Sunset Hill Bucky Lewis is well-known throughout New
England for his zany, off the wall, versatile and over the top musical comedy shows. But
behind all of the laughter, Bucky Lewis is a man on a serious mission to raise money and awareness for charitable organizations throughout New England. Maine, Community Auditions in Boston and the Ted Mack Amateur Hour.
Known for their impeccable harmonies and squeaky clean images, the Cousins
band was signed by a talent agency out of Boston. Soon they were working with
people like Frankie Fontaine of the Jackie Gleason Show, a popular singer
and comedian. Modeled after groups such as the Osmonds and the Cowsills,
the band started to travel throughout New England, playing at classic hotel
resorts such as the Balsams and other notable hotels and resorts.
"I learned a lot about the dynamics of entertainment through working as a young boy with all of these vaudeville people. We were young, clean-cut kids playing songs for the older generation, old Americana songs. We were popular at Masonic Temples, conferences and at one point we even played for President Ronald Reagan at the Manchester Armory," recalled Lewis. When Bucky was 14 years old, he and his family's lives would change again forever. Bucky remembers awaking one night to find his mother Grace had been stricken with a monumental initial episode of Multiple Sclerosis. It was a very serious medical situation in which his mother had to be hospitalized.
Grace's multiple sclerosis got progressively worse over the years, eventually causing his father to quit his job to take care of her. "My father was really dedicated to my
mother and took care of her for years," said Lewis. "Both of my parents used self-deprecating humor and laughter to cope with life's challenges. I was particularly struck by how my mother deflected her pain and discomfort using her humor and wit to put others at ease and to make them laugh and feel good around her." After high school, The Cousins split up and Bucky went on to attend Berklee
College of Music in Boston. He then formed and had regional success with The
Lewis Brothers Show band with Tim and John, and played with that band well into
the mid-'80s. Much of Bucky's backwoods humor was developed during those years
as the band played in small rural towns and venues throughout northern Maine.
Bucky's first love had always been music, and for years he toured New England as a
solo performer. Lewis began utilizing comedy naturally in the '80s while
working on the Cape during Happy Hours at the Mill Hill Club and Pufferbellies. He discovered that audience members responded with laughter every time he would launch into accents and characters from rural New Hampshire. Soon he discovered a special niche that combined music and comedy. "I quickly realized that the dynamics created by combining music and comedy were both unique and powerful. I'm still learning each day to harness the power of laughter," said Lewis.
"Each show and each crowd is different. It's always fun. The future is bright" - Bucky Lewis.

Personnel

Tyra Lewis: Operations, Bucky Lewis Entertainment

Influences

Firstly all types of musical genres have influenced Bucky Lewis from the 70's to date . Bucky Lewis began performing at 11 years of age in a musical group. He evolved with his brothers Rock and Roll group into the disco era and ultimately began performing on the Cape as an individual performer during happy hours where comedic wit took center stage throughout his performance.

Comedic styles that have influenced Bucky Lewis' comedic performance include: Benny Hill, Red Skeleton, Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, George Carlin and Steve Martin. In summary of the Bucky Lewis Show; Bucky melds all of these styles into his outrageously funny performance.

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 60 - 90 minutes

Unsuspecting audience members typically respond with hysterical laughter in all phases of the show. The Bucky Lewis Show incorporates live music with acoustical guitar and all facets of comedy including zany characters, outrageously funny stories, songs, audience banter and audience interactive routines. The Bucky Lewis Show is typically 1.5 hours. Bucky Lewis has the experience, and talent to write and customize any comedic sketch, client mission or musical performance. He is well known throughout New England and beyond for his surprising comedic ability. Clients and fans often comment that they're amazed at Bucky's ability to transform and take on a new physical presence in the many characters he portrays on stage!

Additional Notes:
The Bucky Lewis Show is easy to work with! Technical Requirements:Stage area required: 8ft squared direct access to electrical outlets, 6ft table - covered. Stage area for outside performance will require safety and weather related equipment. Communication of Guest/Venue or Locations specifics is required.

Guest/Venue Capacity, Sound, and Lighting Specifics:
Guests/Venues or locations:with audience capacity of 25 - 250. Sound,is not required and is included in performance pricing. Background music before show and dinner music is included -non selective.
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Larger Parties & Larger Venues:
Guest/Venues with audience/capacity of 300-400 - Require additional equipment AV, Sound, Lighting, Video Equipment (live feed & projection to serve larger audience),
Guests/Venues with audience capacity of 500 -1000 Require- Sound Engineer,and/or Sound and Lighting Crew. Video Equipment, Projection Screens, Additional Sound Systems, Crew.

Set/Song/Sequence List:
Average Comedy Show/Performance: 2 sets = 1st set is 1 hour, break 15 minutes, 2nd set = 45 minutes

All Content Ratings Available
Customizable/Content also available.** Advance notice required

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