How Long Gone 850 - Lucy Dacus
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Sep 29, 2025 Lucy Dacus, a talented singer-songwriter and member of Boygenius from Richmond, VA, dives into her Southern Baptist upbringing and its influence on her music. She shares funny anecdotes about church youth group dramas and her evolving views on faith. Lucy also reveals the joys of living in LA, discussing favorite foods and local spots. She reflects on her experience performing live, including singing with The Killers and her admiration for Bad Bunny's Tiny Desk Concert. With humor and insight, Lucy explores her life as an artist on the road.
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Pre-Show Nerves At Festivals
- Lucy Dacus describes pacing in a New York hotel room and nervousness before a big show.
- She admits she's "scared" to headline All Things Go and feels festival jitters before performing.
Church Shaped Musical Identity
- Lucy links her deep church participation to early musical development and identity.
- She says music and faith were inseparable growing up, shaping her performance roots.
High-Drama Youth Group Confessions
- Lucy recounts youth-group sex seminars and public confessions that pressured teens.
- She recalls a pregnant speaker who scared girls into confessing sexual sins during meetings.
