(PR) Lotus hits the road this winter for a run of shows in the country's southeastern states. The tour comes on the heels of a huge year for Lotus, one that offered widespread exposure for their new album Hammerstrike and massive growth for the band.The band's 2008 successes, including a coveted cover story in Pollstar Magazine and sold out shows from coast to coast, haven't distracted these humble musicians with Mennonite roots.
Lotus' most recent album, Hammerstrike (released in October 2008), finds the band reaching back in order to move forward. Primarily recorded live in one room to analog tape by Bill Moriarty (Dr. Dog, Man Man), the album captures a sound that harkens back to the 70's but never slips into nostalgic retreads.
The compositions are focused and melodic, filled out with orchestration including swelling violins and cellos, banjo, wordless choirs, and electronic noises. Though the tracks range from dance floor ready rockers to soaring post-rock instrumentals, the album is held together by a sanguine spirit pervading each track. The big guitars, feedback, and distortion serve an optimistic purpose. It is a decidedly American feel that invokes big skies, open roads, and a zealous yet naοve pursuit of the idea that defeat will never be conceded.
As their relentless tour schedule proves, Lotus is ready to work. Their winter tour dates are as follows:
February 13 Recher Theatre Towson, MD
February 14 Recher Theatre Towson, MD
February 15 The Lantern Blacksburg Blacksburg, VA
February 17 V Club Huntington, WV
February 18 THE DAME Lexington, KY
February 19 Minglewood Hall Memphis, TN
February 20 The Valarium Knoxville, TN
February 21 Masquerade - Heaven Room Atlanta , GA
March 6 Langerado Music Festival Miami, FL
