All About Luke

Luke bears a bit of a resemblance to Tom DeLonge of blink-182. But don't let that distract you. The Winnipeg native has a diverse collection of music, knows how to get behind the wheel of a combine, and loves wearing costumes, creating elaborate fantasy worlds and performing skits. Check out Luke's audition tape 'n' his Q&A!

Luke's Audition

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• Why should you be a Much VJ?:
• You need a funny guy. I can be that guy. I'm already in the process of making my own late night style talk show. Plus I've never been on a plane before. So you can get some good footage of my first flight. I have red hair and look like Conan.
• Formal education completed:
• I'm in my last year of my computer science degree.
• Languages spoken:
• English
• Last job(s) held:
• Sold natural gas door-to-door for one day. Farmer. Cafe server.
• Describe your personality and style:
• Outgoing. Hilarious. Unique. My Style is "thrift shop rock", I guess. More accurately I dress for the occasion. Plus I like to wear costumes.
• What are your strengths?:
• You can't put a price on comedy, even if that price is my dignity. I get along with others. I'm very motivated.
• What was the best concert you've ever attended and why?:
• Junior Boys. On the CD the beats were so subtle, but in concert the beats would just pound through you.
• What are your two favourite CDs, and what's the most recent you've listened to?:
• Rhett Miller- "The Instigator", Patrick Wolf - "Lycanthropy", most recent is the new Royksopp album.
• Name three books that have influenced you:
• The Bible, Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, If Chins Could Kill - Bruce Campbell's autobiography.
• What magazines do you read?:
• Thrasher, Skateboarder, Believer.
• What are your goals?:
• One day I want to take over for Conan O'Brien. I want to be a good comedy writer. I write my own skits and short films, so I want to keep writing.
• What three artists would you most like to interview?:
• Eisley, Tenacious D., Death Cab for Cutie
• If you had the opportunity what one question would you ask...
• 50 CENT: Instead of hip hop, why don't they call it "hip akip?" It rhymes way better
  AVRIL LAVIGNE: Can my friend Mitch have your number?
  THE KILLERS: Since the "synth" came back, what's the next hype instrument? The lyre?
  COLDPLAY: What was it like to have Eisley open up for you? Can you hook me up with Sherri?
• What social issues interest you?:
• I don't have an income, but I do plan on supporting World Vision. Also, I want to increase the general happiness of the populace. I dress up in a costume at least twice a month. If everyone wore costumes more often the world would be a happier place.
• Who, in your opinion, are the most influential artists in music history?:
• The guy who invented the drum. Then the guy who invented guitar or lyre. Whichever came first. Then...I guess Paul Anka.
• What does MuchMusic mean to you?:
• A platform to hone my craft. I'm old enough to know that it isn't going to be a free ride. I want to work.
• What are your favourite shows on Much?:
• The Wedge, MOD, Much VJ Search starring me?