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Alex Lacquement

Dance, Music / Sound, Performance

About the Artist

Alex Lacquement is a Baltimore-based bassist, composer, and cultural organizer working at the intersection of American roots music and community life. His playing is grounded, lyrical, and rhythmically alive, drawing from jazz, bluegrass, old-time, and folk traditions, and reflecting a deep commitment to music that is both technically refined and socially connective. Lacquement performs widely across North America with the acoustic roots quartet Charm City Junction and with artists including Ken & Brad Kolodner, Rusty Sal and others. His work has brought him to stages such as The Kennedy Center, Mountain Stage, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Grey Fox, DelFest, and beyond, and he has shared the stage with artists including Natalie Merchant, Tom Paxton, and Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer. Lacquement is a strings music teacher at the Waldorf School of Baltimore, where his educational practice centers on aural learning, ensemble playing, and music as an embodied, communal experience. Central to his broader artistic practice is community engagement. Through Music on the Square and Baltimore Honky Tonk, he curates concerts, jams, and social dances that invite participation, intergenerational exchange, and joy. Whether performing, composing, teaching, or organizing, Lacquement’s work seeks to strengthen Baltimore’s musical ecosystem and reaffirm music as a shared cultural resource.

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Featured Work

Photos

"The Big Album" represents the multitudes of musical statements I like to make through my vessels of the upright bass and voice. The album is a collection of both original works and a handful of some of my favorite songs and tunes re-imagined with the upright bass in mind as a strong lyrical voice in a variety of ensembles. This album is the first album I released under my own name seperate from all of the other works I have released with other bands that I am also a member of. My nickname growing up was "Big Al". That name faded over time, but eventually made a resurgence in my life. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to title my debut release "The Big Album" because it also represented a big step for me stepping out and making a more permanent musical statement. Listen to the album on any streaming platform using this link: https://tr.ee/JQ4iBrtDiB

Videos

  • Snakewinder

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    Here's a live performance of Snakewinder. It's a track from my debut album, The Big Album. Snakewinder is originally a very uptempo fiddle tune recorded by Buddy Thomas. I fell in love with this tune and really enjoy trading melodic phrases with Luke Chohany on guitar and interacting with Justin Kruger on drums. Filmed by ‪@rfbv_films‬
    Medium: Video
    Year: 2024

Music/Audio

Booking

Booking Price: < $500

If you are interested in having me perform solo, with a trio or with my country band Rusty Sal please send all booking inquires to [email protected]. I am available for performances, educational workshops and country music dance instruction as well.

For solo performances, a quiet listening environment with a performance area approximately 4’ x 4’ is sufficient. Amplification is optional depending on room size. When needed, a small PA system with one or two lines can be adequate.
Trio performances require a performance area approximately 6’ x 6’’. Basic sound reinforcement with three microphones, one line for the bass and monitors is typically sufficient. Performances can adapt to acoustic or lightly amplified environments. Standard stage lighting appropriate for concerts is preferred but not required.

I can travel anywhere in the state of Maryland.