LOTUS | 01.27.07 | TOWSON, MD

I was totally at this show! Man it was ballin'

I'm talkin

LEGIT

My rating of a 1 goes to the lack of mention of the Flower Sermon in the first set, which was legit as all hell.

Lotus has always been good. period. peace ya'll

It was a good show indeed! I much preferred seeing Lotus in the more intimate atmosphere of the 8x10. Security @ the Recher are dicks and Towson can be a little lame.

Hearing their percussionist behind a full digital kit is amazing!

MOOSE CONVENTION...I saw them the other night at Kenny's Castaways, also the first venue that phish played in NYC, and they were unbelievable. They deserve some attention and should be given a chance to exhibit their talent at a festival for the mass to see them first-hand. They have consistently improved after each perfomrmance and are only getting better. They are lead by the talented Brian Eisenberg on the drums and Asher on lead guitar and vocals. They have an eclectic sound that comprises of funky jazz and jammy guitar sequences reminiscent of the Dead. If they are not "big" enough yet to be booked for a festival, they should atleast be checked out at their local shows. Sleep tight wookies.

It's the lotus braaa! Do you a favor and come back to Michigan soon. Jesse runs this gig and has these boys groovin' hard. Check them out if you can for sure.

last year, they were at camp bisco but they had a bad time slot...where not a lot of peeps got a chance to see them. I completely agree that they have evolved over time. They haven't changed or sold out ---- there's a difference...

they really have evolved and deserve more recognition as a group! Very good indeed! High energy and high level of musician-ship! I also completely agree --- percussionist on a full digi-kit really adds a "wow" factor!

first lotus show was amazing, second was alright (NYC JAM CRUSIE)third was a kind of weak. Whats up w/ that? I made a bunch of friends go with me and Lotus held back. I'll give em one more shot because the first show was dope.

Ive been seeing these guys for almost 5 years now and they have come along way since then. They have progressed into a very well sound i like to call electric-jazz. They are smooth but can get the party started when need be. They are a band growing by performance. And besides being offering great music, they are really down to earth people. Good peeps who make great music.

Nice shots, Sam!

The energy in that room kept me smilin' for days! The second set brought the kind of sound that reminds me why I love Lotus so much... it was unreal.

the story doesn't get as much praise as the show because Mikes the man... no questions asked.

good to see some love on jambase. cant wait for the co run. gotta love that all i gotta do is walk a few blocks down the road and hit up the aggie. they threw it down back in sept.

first saw them at smilefest 2003, and it was afternoon, and it RIPPED like a late nite gig!!!!! peace ya'll

Lotus plays knoxville this sunday nite 2-11-07 and Raq is on saturday 2-10-07!!! I am gonna so try to see these shows.
peace yall....

cuttyfives, I had to see SIX Pgroove shows before they Blew my
Mind. sometimes its like that. U gotta keep trying to see what the hype is all about. I am still struggling with MOE and UM. I am trying to like them... ehhh....

hell yeah. I was at this show, and it was amazing. The Frequency were a very nice surprise, and I really enjoyed their set. Lotus tore the roof off - 2nd set more than 1st.

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Hey man, this was a nice read. And I agree the band has really been evolving, for awhile now. I remember when that first record was released, and the ups and downs since. Great review. Thanks!

I'm not familiar with John Goff, but I'd be willing bet that his exposure to Lotus is likely limited. Most fans that aren't casual ones realize that the beauty of Lotus is the subtle, intimate moments, the intricate interplay between the band members, and developing jams organically and communally. Imo, neither Mike nor anyone else in the band is responsible for artificially "pushing the songs" or "providing the big payoff." Lotus is not The New Deal, The Disco Biscuits, or Pnuma, and I wish people would stop expecting as much.

Yeah, no mention of Flower Sermon? Weak.

The recher sucks they would'nt let me in because I was apperently to intoxicated. This along with last year's 8 x 10 show make it the second time I've been denied my Lotus vibes.

Good story though... All my friends who, unlike me, got in said it was a kickass dance party.

I know Johnny Goff. He's from my area. (see him at shows all the time) When he got back from maryland seeing lotus, he told me he thought they were the future of this type of music. I asked what they were like and he told me that there personality was one as a band, not band member to band member. thats what made me want to go see them, because there were no egos, johnny told me.

nice piece about a good band I really want to see now!

hey thelung,

thanks for the feedback. just to clarify (thanks to Lori above for her unsolicited support btw) I don't expect any band to be like any other band. Lotus is there own breed--i totally recognize that their beauty is in the unassuming and understated grooves. However, Mike Rempel is such a sick guitarist--really. Personally however, for me, in a few key points during Lotus' sick sets, I just thought an ear-peeling, soprano guitar lick would have tied a bow on some of those long jams. It's a personal preference, but that's why I wrote what i did. Trust me ---- It's tough to find a criticism of Lotus...haha! all the best 'lung' in "the 'burgh" ---- johnny.

If people didn't go apeshit over the big pay-off, Trey Anastasio would be out of a job. Yes, maybe Mike COULD take things to another level but there is serious beauty in the noodle. I agree that the best thing about Lotus is the band's interplay and Mike seems to know that taking over with a few Trey style licks would cramp their style. Lotus is a rare band in that you can focus on any one member of the band at any time during a show and be mesmerized. Go see them now while they're playing small places because they are primed for bigger and better things. Not to mention the fact that they have debuted 11 new songs in the last 3 months, many of which kick ass.
DOM

I know ive had chances
I know i Have a demo ive played since 2 yrs ago

But next time they come to chambana

Im Checkin it out

Summer Camp

Be sure to check out The Frequency!! They were better than Lotus!

kb4404: No, The Frequency was not better than Lotus. They put on an excellent show, but cmon, you gotta call a spade a spade. Lotus is much stronger, hands down.

im so all you guys are hella into lotus. I saw them in boulder about 5 years ago, maybe an audience of 30. They tore it up and always have, a much prettier sound then say sts9 and much more comforting that say the pnuma trio. After that show i looked to my freind and said " these guys are gonna be big" and now their really showing their true colors.

Lotus isn't about big payoffs in the short term - they aren't like a lot bands were you're gonna shoot your wad 10 times a night - quick and meaningless when it's all over. They are about rolling along, much more subtle and introspective. A couple mighty and memorable orgasms not a bunch of forgetful ones.