Local H's Scott Lucas On "P.J. Soles," Touring, Van Halen & More - "Paltrocast" Exclusive

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Unlike so many of their peers from the 90s, Local H has refused to slow down. Since the band’s formation in 1990, Local H released 8 studio albums, countless EPs and live records, a well-received series of Mix Tapes featuring a surprising mix of cover songs, and a steady stream of memorable singles that include "Eddie Vedder," "Hands On The Bible," "California Songs," and the rock radio staple “Bound For The Floor.” In addition to all of that, guitarist/vocalist Scott Lucas and drummer Ryan Harding have maintained a near constant international touring schedule — forging a blistering live show that has amassed a loyal and enthusiastic fan base.

Brutal Panda Records recently announced the release of the Deluxe 20th Anniversary Reissue of Local H's cult classic Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, as remastered from the original recordings and finally available on vinyl for the first time ever. Physical pre-orders are available now on Deluxe 2xLP/2xLP/CD-Blu Ray Combo/CS/Digital via Brutal Panda Records & G&P Records, while the reissue will see an official release date on September 13th. The album arguably contains some of the band's finest songwriting and spans across various genres, incorporating elements of hard rock, electric blues, acoustic ballads, heavy metal, and high-energy punk. A watershed high-point in a career that is about to enter its 35th year.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Local H's Scott Lucas via Zoom, as embedded above and set to air via the Long Beach, New York-based Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz television series. Beyond Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, we spoke about the band's 1996 tour with Stone Temple Pilots, its touring with Helmet, doing the bass-less two-man band thing before The White Stripes and Flat Duo Jets, songwriting, Van Halen, and future projects for Local H.