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The State Room PresentsLOTUS
Michael Wilbur (of Moon Hooch)
TUE, 26 JAN 2027 at 08:00PM MST
Ages: 21 & Over
Doors Open: 07:00PM
OnSale: Fri, 16 Oct 2026 at 10:00AM MDT
Announcement: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 at 10:00AM MDT
LOTUS 202
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BIO
Lotus, innovators in blending electronic dance music with the jamband model of
improvisation, have captivated audiences with their high
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energy, dance
-
inducing shows
and intrepid
studio work. Drawing from genres such as psychedelic rock, krautrock,
post
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roc
k, disco, and funk, the four
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piece band is known for their festival
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favorite
performances and intriguing songwriting, which seamlessly transitions from high
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flying
guitar solos to modular synth workouts, combining tightly composed songs with free
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ranging g
roup improvisation.
Their 11th studio album, "How To Dream In Color," showcases Lotus's evolution,
featuring 12 tracks that traverse a spectrum of soundscapes. While primarily
instrumental, this album includes vocals
—
both traditional and electronically
manipulated
—
integrating
elements that create distinct atmospheres for each
composition. Highlights include tracks like “How Do I Come Down,” a riveting opener
with Radiohead
-
esque vocals from Gabe Otto, the groovy and unique “Watching the
Distant Storm,” and the driving krautroc
k instrumental “In the Shadow of the
Mountain.” The album originated from demos on an old 8
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track reel
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to
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reel tape
machine, balancing gritty analog sounds with hi
-
fi studio production. The album reflects
a dreamlike narrative where incongruities blend int
o a cohesive whole, incorporating
guest vocals, horns, violin, handpan, modular synths, and modern electronic
techniques
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The Commonwealth Room, 195 W Commonwealth Ave.,South Salt Lake, Utah, United States
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