Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:
Lotus w/ Michael Wilbur (of Moon Hooch)
Saturday, January 30th 2027
Doors @ 7PM - Show Starts @ 8PM
Genre - instrumental electronic jam band
Presale - $25 Day of - $35
Lotus, innovators in blending electronic dance music with the jamband model of
improvisation, have captivated audiences with their high-energy, dance-inducing shows
and intrepid studio work. Drawing from genres such as psychedelic rock, krautrock,
post-rock, disco, and funk, the four-piece band is known for their festival-favorite
performances and intriguing songwriting, which seamlessly transitions from high-flying
guitar solos to modular synth workouts, combining tightly composed songs with freeranging group 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 krautrock instrumental “In the Shadow of the
Mountain.” The album originated from demos on an old 8-track reel-to-reel tape
machine, balancing gritty analog sounds with hi-fi studio production. The album reflects
a dreamlike narrative where incongruities blend into a cohesive whole, incorporating
guest vocals, horns, violin, handpan, modular synths, and modern electronic
techniques.
Building on their extensive touring experience and diverse production styles, Lotus
continues to innovate and inspire. Over the last two decades, the band has toured
actively throughout the US working their way up from clubs to world-class venues such
as Red Rocks (15 times). They've become festival favorites, playing everything from
Bonnaroo to Outside Lands and Electric Forest. This year, the band celebrates the
sixteenth anniversary of their annual festival, Summerdance, in Garrettsville, OH.
Much like a live Lotus show, "How To Dream In Color" is a journey, offering a beacon for
fans old and new, inviting them to explore the vibrant and infinite realms of Lotus'
musical vision.
improvisation, have captivated audiences with their high-energy, dance-inducing shows
and intrepid studio work. Drawing from genres such as psychedelic rock, krautrock,
post-rock, disco, and funk, the four-piece band is known for their festival-favorite
performances and intriguing songwriting, which seamlessly transitions from high-flying
guitar solos to modular synth workouts, combining tightly composed songs with freeranging group 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 krautrock instrumental “In the Shadow of the
Mountain.” The album originated from demos on an old 8-track reel-to-reel tape
machine, balancing gritty analog sounds with hi-fi studio production. The album reflects
a dreamlike narrative where incongruities blend into a cohesive whole, incorporating
guest vocals, horns, violin, handpan, modular synths, and modern electronic
techniques.
Building on their extensive touring experience and diverse production styles, Lotus
continues to innovate and inspire. Over the last two decades, the band has toured
actively throughout the US working their way up from clubs to world-class venues such
as Red Rocks (15 times). They've become festival favorites, playing everything from
Bonnaroo to Outside Lands and Electric Forest. This year, the band celebrates the
sixteenth anniversary of their annual festival, Summerdance, in Garrettsville, OH.
Much like a live Lotus show, "How To Dream In Color" is a journey, offering a beacon for
fans old and new, inviting them to explore the vibrant and infinite realms of Lotus'
musical vision.
Michael Wilbur (of Moon Hooch)
Saxophonist and Moon Hooch co-founder Michael Wilbur joins forces with DJAims to unleash a powerful hybrid of live horns and electronic music, creatinga massive, dance-floor-driven experience unlike anything else. Mastering thesaxophone for 28 years and performing professionally worldwide for 16,Wilbur helped spark a brass-driven dance music revolution from NYCsubways to global stages in over 20 countries. Now, through live looping onbass saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, and voice, alongside Aims’ liveDJing, vocals, and high-energy performance, he delivers a genre-defyingfusion of EDM, jazz, hip-hop, soul, and house.