How Lakeview Is Taking Rock Country Global One Show at a Time

There’s busy, and then there’s Lakeview busy.

Since the last time Hook & Barrel caught up with Luke Healy and Jesse Denaro of the genre-bending duo Lakeview, life hasn’t just picked up—it’s gone full throttle. With back-to-back international tours, relentless U.S. runs, and a release schedule that barely gives fans time to catch their breath, these two don’t seem fazed in the slightest.

I met up with the guys after their mid-afternoon set on opening day of Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale. With decades of live rock shows under my belt, Lakeview ranks in my top five when it comes to high-energy live acts. They give their all to fans; it’s impossible to be in the crowd and not match their intensity.

“We toured half the world,” Healy says, matter-of-factly. “Europe, the UK—twice. Canada. The U.S. at least twice. We’ve just been going.”

That pace isn’t slowing down anytime soon. If anything, it’s accelerating. The band has settled into a rhythm of dropping new music every six weeks, a strategy that keeps their sound evolving while feeding a fanbase that’s growing as fast as their tour bus odometer is climbing.

Built on the Road

For Lakeview, the road isn’t just part of the job; it is the job.

Touring alongside heavyweights like Breaking Benjamin and Staind, they’ve carved out a space where their hybrid sound—equal parts rock grit and country storytelling—hits a perfect ratio. And while many artists talk about finding their “true sound,” Lakeview insists theirs is best experienced live. It’s hard to argue with that.

“That’s the best representation of what we do,” Denaro explains. “Whether it’s a headline show, a festival, opening slot… we thrive in those situations.”

It shows. Their sets aren’t just performances—they’re conversions.

“What I love about them is that they’re edgy,” said Sandy, a longtime fan from West Palm Beach, as she staked her claim stage-front-and-center before the show. "They’ve got the rock component but still keep that country element, then break into hard-rock riffs."

While Healy and Denaro anchor the band’s identity, their live show is powered by Cory Muro on drums, alongside guitarists Alex Drizos and Jordan Tomb, each bringing serious firepower to Lakeview’s signature sound.

Converting the Crowd

At festivals like Tortuga, where country traditionally dominates, Lakeview has become something of a disruptor in the best way possible.

Country fans, Denaro and Healy have noticed, tend to ease into the experience. Rock fans? They arrive ready to explode.

“When we play with rock bands, those crowds get it—they’re hands up, jumping, all in,” Denaro says. “Country crowds can be a little more reserved at first. But it’s fun showing them, like, ‘Hey, you can get rowdy, too!’”

“We’ll hear, ‘I never liked rock, but I love what you guys do,’” Healy notes. “Or the opposite—‘I hate country, but I like this.’ That’s when you know it’s working.”

A Rare Pause and Reset

With a schedule that intense, burnout would be inevitable, if not for the occasional escape.

At the tail end of last year, the band carved out a rare two-week break in Florida, trading tour buses for boats off Clearwater.

“We got to go fishing, and honestly, it mentally saved our lives,” they admit.

A recent outing right before Tortuga, despite only landing a couple of fish, offered something just as valuable: downtime. Of course, being Lakeview, downtime doesn’t stay tame for long. That same trip turned into an impromptu iguana hunt, complete with nets and quick reflexes.

“They don’t see it coming,” they laugh. “But once you grab them, they’re mad.”

Hog Hunting is Still on Lakeview's List

For all their time outdoors, there’s one experience that’s still sitting at the top of their bucket list: Texas hog hunting.

“I literally built a .300 Blackout rifle for it and still haven’t gone,” Healy says.

“There’s a version where you hunt from a helicopter,” Denaro says. “Or even hunting hogs with bay dogs and a blade—it’s wild. We want to do all of it!”

They’ve had a taste of predator control before, spending time in Tennessee helping a farmer deal with coyotes tearing through livestock. But Texas hogs remain unfinished business.

“Hopefully this year,” they add. “We’re making it happen.”

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From the Stage to the Ice

Not all of Lakeview’s milestones happen under stage lights.

In a crossover moment that felt as big as any tour, their music found its way into the NHL—specifically with the Dallas Stars.

The team used Lakeview tracks like “Home Team” and “Money Where Your Mouth Is” for their on-ice intros, blasting through arenas as players skated out.

“It was surreal,” Healy says. “Seeing that in person, being on the Jumbotron every night… it was really special.”

No Signs of Slowing

If there’s a theme to Lakeview’s story right now, it’s momentum.

They’ve outperformed expectations and outpaced schedules, yet at the core, their mission remains simple: bring people together, turn up the volume, and make every show count.

“We just enjoy every opportunity we get,” they say. “This is all we’ve ever done.”

And judging by the crowds they’re converting—and the miles they’re stacking—that’s not changing anytime soon.