Lisa Rhodes began her career in Austin, sharing the stage both locally and nationally with artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughn, Joan Jett, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Joe Ely. She also performed and recorded with The Neville Brothers, co-writing a song, "The Dealer", included on two of their CDs. Lisa R & The Lucky Stars has allowed her to return to the musical roots of her youth in South Texas, where she grew up listening to Tejano, Czech and Cosmic Country music. Lisa relocated to Durham in 2012.

(Acoustic & Electric Cello)
An East Coast native, Elana Scheiner has called North Carolina home since 1998, immersing herself in the warmth and charm of the Tar Heel State. With over 20 years of experience, Elana has lent her cello skills to various bands and recorded with local singer-songwriters, venturing far beyond classical genres. She has explored blues, folk, rock, country, and even pop music. The last ten years her main collaborator was Mysti Mayhem. Elana is an optometrist, specializing in low vision services. She holds an Optometry Doctorate from the New England College of Optometry. She has been with Lisa Rhodes and The Lucky Stars for 3 years.