There is raw energy stirring in the deep and dirty south of New Orleans - a collective with fresh motivation and limitless vision - a new entertainment production company dedicated to turning ambitious ideas into reality. Winter Circle Productions found its birth on the streets of New Orleans when two new acquaintances spontaneously promoted a few shows during Jazzfest. From that single collab...
Images: Tammy WetzelPhiladelphia’s Lotus paid tribute to David Bowie at the jamtronica act’s Halloween show in Baltimore by performing a number of Bowie covers for the first time as well as offering their version of the Phish song named for The Thin White Duke. In addition, the members of the band each dressed up as Bowie from a different era including ’80s pastel suit Bowie, Ziggy Stardust
We're big fans of the Phish-Coventry blog , so it's with great excitement that we welcome The Joker aboard to review shows in the Denver-area. First up for The Joker was Lotus at the Ogden Theater…Often times in my life I go to see music for an escape…Friday night in Denver was no exception. Coming off the worst week in Stock Market history I came into Lotus with a body and head full of worry
That's what your supposed to say during roll call. It's a Army/Marine thing. During my time in the Navy a simple "Present" or "Here" was sufficient. During formal roll calls we would say "Here Chief" or "Here Senior Chief".The Chiefs just wanted to see who was standing for duty that day. If a silence came after the call of a name our Chief would call the sailors name again. If a second silence ...
I don't know--rock? funk? jazz? weather channelica? The guys in Lotus really know how to stretch the idea of musical genres to the breaking point. Founded in Indiana in the late 90s, the band started as a jam band but evolved into a more instrumental-rock type thing (there's a difference, believe me). They've released several albums over the years, but the only one I have is Nomad from 2004...
Images: Tammy WetzelPhiladelphia’s Lotus paid tribute to David Bowie at the jamtronica act’s Halloween show in Baltimore by performing a number of Bowie covers for the first time as well as offering their version of the Phish song named for The Thin White Duke. In addition, the members of the band each dressed up as Bowie from a different era including ’80s pastel suit Bowie, Ziggy Stardust
For the second year in a row, Philadelphia’s Lotus kicked off their tour at one of city’s most intimate venues, the Mercury Lounge. Embarking on a 35+ date run, the band remarked on their love for New York City’s music fans, but had no love for the tenuous parking situation in the Big Apple.[All Photos by Jeremy Gordon]For many in the sold out house it was their first chance to catch the ba
There is raw energy stirring in the deep and dirty south of New Orleans - a collective with fresh motivation and limitless vision - a new entertainment production company dedicated to turning ambitious ideas into reality. Winter Circle Productions found its birth on the streets of New Orleans when two new acquaintances spontaneously promoted a few shows during Jazzfest. From that single collab...