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michael
THE OLDEST
Michael prides himself as playing the second weirdest instrument in the band: the banjo (second to Tom’s accordion). You’ll also find him on stage performing piano and violin (or fiddle, depending on the context). Along with his brothers, Michael began his career as a classical musician. He has soloed several times with orchestras as a solo pianist, playing such pieces as Ravel’s Concerto en Sol and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. As a composer, he has been composing and writing songs since age 12. In the process of earning his Master of Music in Music Production from Berklee College of Music, Michael records and mixes the Lubben Brothers’ albums and music releases.
In addition to all the crazy stuff he does with his brothers, he currently works as a pianist at Palm Beach Atlantic University and Music Director at Palms West Presbyterian Church. He loves hanging out with his wife, Karol, their children Gabriel and Eliza, and welcomes any wild adventure that involves being outside.
tom
THE MIDDLE
Proudly titled the nerdiest triplet, Tom studied English in college and now--besides correcting his brothers' use of grammar during performances--writes much of the book for their musicals and contributes some lyrics. After high school, Tom and his brothers spent three formative years in the Great North Woods in Northern Minnesota, where they developed a relationship with the wilderness that has become a vast inspiration to their artistic output. It was during this time that Tom met Bob Wenzel, a gifted luthier who became a close friend and who later provided "The Magini," Tom's treasured violin that has shaped his role as a fiddle player and performer with The Lubben Brothers.
Since beginning their career in Minnesota as composers and performers, Tom and his brothers endeavor to inspire their audiences and followers with the same freedom and wonder they have experienced in music.
joshua
THE BABY
“Joshua's musical artistry is eclipsed only by his winsome character and incomparable good looks.” - J.S. Bach
The youngest of the Lubben triplets, Joshua is usually seen wedged between his brothers with a guitar in his hands. When not performing, writing, or recording with his bros, he spends most of his artistic output in the world of musical theatre, writing and music-directing for theatres including South Florida's Palm Beach Dramaworks, The Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Palm Beach Atlantic University Theatre, and The King's Academy Theatre. Favorite shows include “The Spitfire Grill” (music director/musician), “Amelie” (music director/musician), “Little Women” (music director/musician), and Kyle Schnack's modern adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” (composer/music director/musician). Recently, Joshua was awarded the Artist Innovation Fellowship by the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County in honor of his achievements and continued contributions as a Florida-based musician.
When not doing music things, Joshua loses at board games, reads Ray Bradbury, and drinks too much coffee.