Local H
Illinois duo where Scott Lucas plays a guitar rigged with a bass pickup to cover the low end beside a drummer. Heavy, sardonic rock behind 'Bound for the Floor.'
About Local H
Local H formed in Zion, Illinois, in 1987 and settled into its two-piece form after the bassist left, with Scott Lucas covering the bass parts himself rather than replacing him. The band broke through with the 1996 album As Good as Dead, whose songs about small-town boredom and spite carried 'Bound for the Floor' onto rock radio.
The follow-up, Pack Up the Cats, was a concept record about a band's rise and collapse, and Lucas has kept returning to long-form, interlinked albums since. Drummers have changed over the years, but the setup has not: one man at the microphone with a loud, sludgy guitar and a drummer hitting hard, playing grunge-era riffs with a sour sense of humour.
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Questions about Local H
What festivals is Local H playing in 2027?
Local H is booked at 1 festival we cover: Boardwalk Rock 2027.
Is Local H on tour?
Yes. Local H has one show listed: Las Vegas, NV on Dec 19, 2026, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Local H playing Boardwalk Rock 2027?
Yes, Local H is on the Boardwalk Rock 2027 lineup, May 14–16, 2027 at Ocean City Inlet, Ocean City, MD. They play Friday, May 14.
What kind of music does Local H play?
Local H plays rock.
Who is in Local H?
Local H is Scott Lucas (bass, guitar) and Ryan Harding (drums, percussion). Former members include Joe Daniels and Brian St. Clair.
When did Local H form?
Local H formed in Zion in 1987.
What was Local H's first album?
Local H's first album was Ham Fisted (1995). The latest is reFISTED (2025).