In the heart of East Nashville, East Avenue Studio was founded by a decade long friendship and musical partnership.
David Lukens and Chris Croce have made a career in the music industry, proving their worth across all styles both live and in the studio. Now, they shift focus to what got them started in music to begin with - creating music and cultivating artists/songwriters. Whether you need tracks/pre-production, overdubs and vocals; or music for your latest media content, East Ave has you covered.
The Team
David Lukens
Piano, Keyboards, Organ, Vocals, Producer
Originally from Kansas City, David’s quickly established himself as one of Nashville’s most versatile keyboardists to hit the scene. A recipient of the Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Scholarship and graduate University of Miami Frost School of Music, he’s traveled all over the world and has had the opportunity to share the stage with: Brent Mason, Bruce Hornsby, Lamont Dozier, Shoshana Bean, Bucky Convington, Casey Abrams, John Splithoff, Jenny Gill, Muddy Magnolias and many more.
Residing in Music City since 2013, David is the current Music Director for Michelle Brooke, Marquee Mayfield, and Unity of Nashville. He also is an experienced songwriter/producer that is the driving creative force behind East Avenue Studio becoming a reality.
Chris Croce
Electric/Upright/Synth Bass, Guitars, Producer
Chris is a proud D'Addario artist with a well rounded career, using his talents across genres from salsa to funk fusion to rock. As a University of Miami alumni, he had the opportunity to learn from industry greats such as Shelly Berg, Steve Rucker, Brian Lynch, and Bruce Hornsby. As a student in the Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music program, Chris was mentored personally by Hornsby and continued to play with him even after graduation.
Chris has worked with a variety of Nashville based artists, including Kyle Cook of Matchbox 20, Paul McDonald, and is the current Music Director rising pop artist Willie Shaw, who recently signed with CAA. His passion for live playing has translated into the studio, recently working on projects with Bruce Hornsby (2019 album Absolute Zero), Kyle Cook, and many others.
“…Chris played great and had this beautiful, joyous spirit as a player and a person. It was great to play with him at the New World Symphony concert and I knew he would be a perfect fit…”
- Bruce Hornsby