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[ELECTRONIC/DANCE] Electronic music has long been folded into the typical bass, guitar, and drums arrangement, but it hasn’t been until recently that the two have coexisted in such an organic way in a live setting. As the late 1990s gave way to the early 2000’s, bands began experimenting with different electronic equipment on stage during live shows. Employing the use of standard instruments and introducing things like drum machines and synthesizers, bands began to bridge the gap and go off in directions previously unexplored.

While they might not be pioneers, few would disagree that Lotus has been one of the biggest influencers over this new sonic exploration. The band began their ascent in the early 2000’s, sharing a vision similar to acts like the Disco Biscuits and STS9, while making sure to put their own unique spin on the general sound. Fast forward to today, and the instrumental group is still at it. They released their latest album, Gilded Age, in July of last year and are now taking the new music on the road to do what they do best: take a song and explore its vast musical boundaries.

Lotus comes to the Town Ballroom this Thursday, April 9. The band has a history of playing strong shows in Buffalo and enjoying their time so much that they’ve done back to back dates in the past. This unfortunately won’t be one of those tours, but you can bet that they will certainly pack all of that energy and excitement into one night.