"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 here. 
 

Performing bass and organizing community events dominate my schedule, but I write music all the time and want to share it with others. I selected the compositions on my upcoming album because they communicate nicely with each other track to track.  The pieces on this album are light and dark and joyful and melancholy, reminding that it is okay to experience heaviness and weightlessness at the same time.  This is a trio album meant to share equal focus between the predominant instrumentation of upright bass, guitar and fiddle sharing melodic weight.  

Founded, curated, promoted and organized by Alex Lacquement, Baltimore Honky Tonk is a community-centered live music and dance series in Baltimore that celebrates classic country, roots, zydeco, and cajun music while creating a welcoming space for people to gather, dance, and connect. This event has happening for eight years. It features live bands and musicians performing music that’s designed for dancing, especially two-stepping, swing, and country rhythm styles, with free accessible dance lessons included so people of all experience levels can participate. Events take place in social venues around the city like Waverly Brewing Company and Mobtown Ballroom, where the focus is on joyful music, shared experience, and building community through live performance and social dance. The series has been recognized by Baltimore Magazine for its vibrant atmosphere and contribution to Baltimore’s music scene, and it brings together dancers, musicians, and friends for nights of music, movement, and connection. View images and videos of the Baltimore Honky Tonk here on Instagram. 

Baltimore’s roots music scene for over a decade. Led by bassist and organizer Alex Lacquement, the jam brings together acoustic musicians of all ages and experience levels to play traditional bluegrass repertoire in an open, welcoming environment centered on participation and shared learning.

Each jam features a different guest co-host invited by Lacquement, creating a rotating leadership model that reflects the breadth of Baltimore’s bluegrass community. Guest hosts include influential figures from the city’s bluegrass history, full-time professional musicians, and emerging young players, offering space for mentorship, visibility, and intergenerational exchange. Through its consistency, accessibility, and collaborative spirit, the Baltimore Bluegrass Jam has helped sustain and grow Baltimore’s bluegrass ecosystem while fostering connection through collective music-making. Follow along the Baltimore Bluegrass Jam via this Facebook group here.

Music on the Square is a concert series in Baltimore curated by Alex Lacquement that highlights roots, acoustic, and genre-blending music in welcoming public settings. Designed to bring people together through live performance, the series features local and touring musicians performing high-quality music that celebrates tradition, creativity, and connection.

Held regularly in at Church on the Square in Canton,  Music on the Square showcases a wide range of styles from bluegrass and old-time to jazz-influenced and songwriter-driven music while fostering an inclusive atmosphere where audiences of all backgrounds can gather, listen, and engage. The series supports Baltimore’s thriving musical ecosystem by creating performance opportunities for artists, nurturing community around shared musical experiences, and strengthening local cultural life through intentional programming and welcoming spaces.