By KAROLINA JURESIUTE
Student Reporter
A multifaced talent from Minco, OK, seven-time EMMY winner, is coming to perform in Alva, OK on Tuesday, October 22.
“We always try to bring at least one artist from Oklahoma to participate in the concert series that we have and he’s very famous, and he is an entertainer,” said NWOSU assistant professor of music, Dr. Eduardo Moreira.
Lucas Ross is a 43-year-old actor, comedian and banjo player. He currently appears as a comic relief on Oklahoma City’s NBC affiliate KFOR-TV. He also currently appears alongside Kermit the Frog and has worked with Disney’s The Muppets providing the banjo track for Hermit on multiple projects.
Ross has appeared in multiple movies such as “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader,” “Divergent,” “Iron Man vs Batman” and others. He has also appeared on some TV shows like “Victorious,” “Black Ice” and others.
His journey into the world of entertainment began at a young age.
His love for performing was evident early on, and he quickly realized that he had a knack for making people laugh. Ross’s natural talent then combined with his passion for music.
Ross won the “Best Comedy Actor” at the National Independent Television Festival for multi-character performances in “Lazy Circles,” an Oklahoma-based comedy co-produces with his brother Marcus.
Despite his musical and comedic talents, Ross is also deeply involved in the local arts scene. He participates in community events and supports various artistic endeavors, contributing to the vibrant cultural fabric of Oklahoma.
Whether he is on stage, on screen or in the community, Ross continues to entertain and inspire with his multifaced talent and genuine passion for the arts.
His specialty is bluegrass and folk music. The banjo performances are not just musically impressive but also infused with his comedic style, making them a hit with audiences.
Ross has the ability to blend traditional tunes with his own humorous twist.
“They [people] will have a lot of fun I believe if they like comedy shows with music and if they like the banjo music,” Moreira said. “He is very eccentric. He seems to be like a lot of fun. If they [people] want to have a good time and hear some comedy they should come to the show!”
