Lotus

Lotus blows my mind every time!! Their sound is amazing and their light show astounds! Express Live is not one of my favorite venues, but I've been to worse.

Great, very tight and well conceived show. The musicianship was fantastic, complimented by a tastefully dazzling light show. The crowd was great too. The sound is pure and stays with you. I woke up the next morning hearing the driving, upbeat rhythms. Go see 'em when you can.

Every single beat was in time and every single human there knew it. What a way to ring in a wonderful year. I love this band more and more each time i see them. I have met some of the most wonderful people at lotus shows. They produce such an energy! I'm still going 4 days later. My heart goes out to the girl who flipped the fuck out and beat up the security guard outside right before midnight. Your year can only get better from here! We have all been there.

I LOVE Lotus. Their music is amazing. They have a nicely arranged set list, awesome lights/panels, they play for the maximum alloted time (what ALL bands should be doing), and they're just nice, genuine guys playing music for their fans. Give 'em a listen... you won't be disappointed!! Can't wait to see them again and again.

For this band to play in a club the size of Schubas is nothing short of amazing. The place probably holds 200 at most. The bands fully produced sound left no voids. It was like watching them play in a sound studio. The acoustics were excellent and the sound was rich, full, and complete. My feeling is that this band is the next break out Jam band to hit it big the likes of the Disco Biscuits, STS9, or Umphrey's McGee. Lotus has a unique organic yet electric sound. Their music contains some very well constructed and well produced musical themes that please the crowd at every turn. They are funky and melodic and all the time driving. It is very easy to rave all night long with this band. I must also add that I really like the fill and sound of the percussion. It fills any voids left anywhere in their music and competes the Lotus sound.

For the third day in a row, with one more to come and several after parties to attend, Lotus again amazed the crowd with a groovy set!!

Seen them about 10+ times now, this was the best show of theirs yet. They keep getting better and better, these guys are on fire right now, they're on a steady climb, seriously, see them now! They played a lot of new stuff, admittedly, I don't know much of it. I recognized a couple from hammerstrike, they played a few older ones, but there were definitely some brand new material, maybe from the new record, I just bought a copy on vinyl at the show!

I guess you could call me an old progressive hippie. The further show looked mighty tempting that night. I love Phil Lesh, and Bobby does ok sometimes. But tickets were way too much. Lotus always puts on a great show...always. I decided to go see lotus cause I figured everybody would be at the Further show. Wow ...talk about being in the right place at the right time. I was there...and the place was pacted. The vibe in the audience was poppin'. The venue was friendly and there was plenty of room to get my jam on, cheers to the National. The show was awesume....The crew opened and set a nice tone for the eve. Followed up by two phat sets of Lotus, I am glad I brought my sweat bands. The fire department showed up right after the last song,...that show was HOT, HOT, HOT!!!!!

Saw them at Rothbury Festival. Sounded even better at the Vogue. Great venue for a band like this.

It was amazing. I had so much fun and the music was so great.

Lotus brought out everything I was looking for in a show last night. Spiritualize lifted my soul and then they killed it with some grime the beginning of the second set... I love you Lotus.

I had an amazing experience at Lotus. There were soo many people and everyone was having a great time. The light shows were awesome and the every song they played was good. You have to see them live!

the show was awesome, just wish they went longer, and i couldn't find my friend molly.mstkrft was just the thing to ring in the new year

Unbelievable. MSTRKRFT was incredible, Lotus was incredible. The combination of the two was amazing. One of my favorite concerts of all time.

lotus is amazing everytime. mstrkrft was a good transition between sets

This event kicked ass!! Lotus brought the house down. They had some excellent mashups and the dancing kept going all night long!

Awesome party great DJs and an awesome performance by lotus.

1st Lotus set was slammin minus the spunions pushing towards the front like their brain was on fire :) MSTRKRFT wasn't my cup of tea but they did jam their asses off and props to them for bringin in the New Year right! The 2nd Lotus set was sahweeet and the guitarist shredded it during a solo during their cover of "Crazy Train". Thanks for a really good new years!

the whole show was amazing,.. the music and the lights and everyone there was so wonderful i wish i could do it all over again right nowwwww!!

Great show, but there should have been an encore. Otherwise, phenomenal.

My first show at the Electric Factory... amazing! The light show was great... sound was fantastic. The 21+ balcony offers a whole other experience. No long waits for drinks and really awesome employees.

Awesome. Lotus sounded great with a nice blend of laid back beats and bumpin' electronic synth, along with a brilliant laser light show (as always). Mstrcrft also represented well with some bangin' tunes. Excellent time had by all.

This was a truly amazing show, Lotus never disappoints, I would see them again any time anywhere, if you are questioning whether to see these guys, just do it! It is a mind blowing experience!

this show was truly incredible. they played an amazing set, and had an incredible encore. if you were a fan, you went crazy. if you werent a fan, you became one.

The show was unforgettable. Lotus's setup was so unique. They had a guitarist on the right with a keyboard, a bassist in the middle with a keyboard, and a guitarist on the right. Also, the percussion groove was present for the entirety of the show. They had a main drummer in the back left and a auxillary percussionist (still had a full kit+bongos) in the back right. They covered David Bowie's "Space oddity" and a disco biscuits track along with several of their trippy originals. They did a great job of coming in and out and building energy with their music. The concert was non-stop excitement from the start. I recommend anyone anywhere to go to any lotus show in the future.

Lotus was insane, and I wasn't expecting anything less than that. I have seen them several times, and they cease to amaze me.

Awesome- just like every time! Lotus performs some of the best shows I have ever seen

Once again, Lotus put on an incredible show. Tons of energy over their 2 sets. These guys are highly recommended....they flat out rock! Crowd was real good...or course, at shows in this genre, there can be some younger kids who still don't know their limits, but for the most part, they are harmless, lost in their own worlds for the evening. Bathrooms at the Vic are as usual, disgusting! I'd probably drink at this show....but those bathrooms don't make it easy. My gf said the females were is poor shape as well. Opener was a DJ named Hood Internet.......no good at all. Had this video montage that he just kept repeating. Feel like I saw the same 7 videos over his hour set......and those videos were put through some type of filter that changed their colors. Not original....and the crowd didn't seem too much into him.

Lotus is the best. I am never going to miss them again

This show was absolutely amazing! The lights were insane, the music was insane, total awesomeness.

This was a great experience Big Gigantic killed and Lotus was absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!! I really don't know how to describe this concert in order to adequately capture its greatness but if I had to try I would say; It was a 4 and a half hour audio/visual orgasm.

The Halloween show in Baltimore was amazing! The band rocked and a good time was had by all. Bowie was an awesome add in and the costumes were a clever touch. Thanks for a great show.

Overall great performance, good lighting, great sound quality, and the band played an amazing setlist. This is a band on the up and coming, they continually get better every time that I see them play a show, can't wait until they come back to Cleveland to play another show!!!!

LOTUS. ENOUGH SAID. IF YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THEM--DO IT NOW.

My girls first show ever and it was epic! Will always see Lotus when possible and my first show at the Fillmore was much better than I had expected. Thanks to everyone that put this on!!

Basically lotus performed amazing. I've seen them a few times and they never cease to impress. The vibe of the venue was also very chill. It was clean, spacious, and the sound quality was above average.

Played each set non stop, songs all combined. Very talented gentleman and a blast to watch.

Lotus killed it, as usual. So grateful for them and their Amazing jams and true fans.

Lotus is the Best ever! Awesome Set. Great crowd. Amazing venue.

Lotus were really tight and played a double set which was awesome. But I've got to say their performance was a little underwhelming. Perhaps it was because the warmup band Moon Hooch were incredible they brought energy and have a really unique style, highly recommend checking out their live show.

The first set was garbage, should have just eaten the tickets will remember for next time

Lotus always puts on amazing show. The fact that it was at Terminal5 made it that much better because every floor had completely different vibes. Even if you don't know much or any songs by Lotus, you will enjoy yourself. The crowd is always incredible-- good vibes only!

Lotus played two great sets, per usual. Great band I will always go out and see!!

Loved loved loved Moon Hooch!!! Hard to believe there are only three in the band - the two saxes and a drummer played nonstop for the whole set.

Light show was amazing along with the sound quality. Five stars all day every day. Thanks Lotus and Stage AE

Great live music, awesome light show; would definitely like to see them again soon!

Melted Stage AE and everyone in it. Lotus is on a different level.

Awesome band to see live, great energy and performance

Lotus blows me away every time. Amazing show. FINALLY got that drumstick.

This was the single worst Lotus concert I've ever been to, and the worst concert I've been to in over five years. We (my girlfriend and I) love Lotus, and we were so excited to go - it was a sort of a New Years before New Years event for us (we were busy NYE) - and the show was just terrible. I don't know what was wrong. They seemed very disconnected and did not flow at all. I thought maybe I had just lost my mind, or hearing, or something... but we met up with some friends later and they completely agreed. So unfortunate! We stayed the entire time, hoping that eventually they would start playing a little better... but it just didn't happen. I had to post this review to say: Lotus, you were so disappointing. I'm really hoping something was just off that night and you have not actually become that terrible. I don't want to give up on (the new) you yet!

Lotus jammed so hard I thought they were going to break their instruments. Live music is he best way to experience music. With only hearing the Lotus Monks album shared with me my a friend. I decided to check them out live for 12/30-31/14. After hearing them jam on the 30th I didn't think it could get any better. After the countdown for the New Year the place erupted with joy and Lotus provided the sound track that ushered in the New Year with more energy than any other party I've ever been too.

What an amazing show. Everything couldn't have been easier to deal with at the venue. They provided water. The bartender remembered my name from the night before. The show itself was amazing. Playing the Escaping the Sargasso Sea second set was a lotus fan's dream.

the tone that these guys set is amazing everyone can feel it from the their toes to the tips of their fingers reaching to the heavens they are a must see!!!!

Show topped my favorite live new year show list. Beautiful sound and great people, no crazy security making you feel uncomfortable. Loved every minute.

I can't explain how much fun I had at this concert. It was truly an awesome experience with really good instrumentals and funky/dubsteppy/chill bass and smooth guitar.

It was okay. Nothing spectacular, and the venue drink prices were absurd.

They absolutely killed it both nights. First night, they encored with Spiritualize, then night two with Umbilical Moonrise! Absolutely fantastic! Had such an amazing time with them and all my beautiful friends. If you missed this show, I don't care what the hell you were doing but you were missing out on two really amazing nights!

Never disappointed in Lotus- amazing electro-funkadelic-jam band

I am so in love with this venue and the artists it brings. Louts, Papadosio, and Orchard Lounge killed it. . Couldn't have been a better show. Thank you to all who were involved!

Papadosio's first time at Red Rocks was an Epic extravaganza of funky getting-down. And Lotus blew our minds with their David Byrne look-a-like. They jammed out all night Talking Heads style. Definitely the best Lotus show I've seen at the rocks! Well done Papadosio and Lotus :)

The show was amazing orchard lounge came out with some deep grooving scratching hip hop to get things started. Papadosio preforimg there first set on red rocks main stage instead of a set up stage at the top from last years global dance festival was, amazing but short unfortunately. for the late added on set on the bill, by talking heads deconstructed. What a change of vibe the band brought to stage with so much energy from all band preformers on the stage with the dico soul vocals of the talking heads lead to a"umbibical moonrise tease during the set when mike rample steped out befor bring out the rest of the lotus band witch left an encore of another talking heads song to end the night. And ticket master needs to have live recording codes from show with a ticket purchase

I drove from Virginia to Colorado with nothing to do. Then I find out that my favorite band is playing at red rocks. Me and my buddy finished the trip in 24 hours to catch Lotus. It was the best show I've seen since their first show I saw at the Charlottesville star hill music hall in Va in 2007. The talking heads set was a real treat and many of the other songs on the second set were jammed out and different than the last times I heard them. Spiritualized was great but not the best one I've heard, but that's just being stupid and picky. I love Lotus, and getting to see them while just randomly deciding to be Colorado was destiny. It's so awesome to see you guys have come so far!

This was the most incredible show I have ever been to.

Was a good time. I enjoy stage AE it just gets pretty crowded.

The space is a great new venue, and LOTUS was the first act I saw there. They were on fire! Loved everything about it. My only gripe was the bars were understaffed & they only have Budweiser on tap? In 2014 who drinks bud?

Great show. Lotus played some solid jams and we had a great time at Terminal 5. The venue was pretty nasty, too many cigarettes inside :/

I think the cold really got to everyone and I didn't like the vibes the songs were giving off. They didn't play any of their upbeat songs and it wasn't bad it was just okay. I won't go next time they come but I'm happy I saw them.

Might had an excellent time. The show, being delayed, was the last if the year, and though cully was absolutely incredible.

Walked into the show just after 9:00pm to see VibeSquaD (Aaron Holstein) already on. Not really my cup of tea but def getting the party started. Lots of rap mixed in with minimal live instrumentation. It's a big change from seeing Aaron in Zilla, thats for sure. Lotus came on at 10:20pm with Kodiak, a song from Build their new album, which I don't personally like. Next, they played Nematode from Germination their first album segued into We Are Now Connected. Right away I could tell it was going to be a nice mix of songs from the new album and classic gems like Nematode. By mid-way through their first set Lotus was fully warmed up and getting the ball rolling! They ended the set with a crowd favorite, Tip of the Tongue, at 11:10pm. Started back up at 11:40 with another song from the new album, Break Build Burn. My favorite part of the second set musically was the Lead Pipe > Shimmer And Out, so good except for the kid behind me wouldn't stop yelling in my ear during it. Jammed the second set fairly old school liquid Lotus in my opinion. Good beer, music, and friends = a great night! The El Ray has excellent sound and great site lines. I would recommend seeing anyone you can their and Lotus is always a good show in my experience.

I have been traveling around with this band for the past 6 months. This was the only show that left me a little disappointed. Dont get me wrong, they rocked it and played an amazing set. But that was it, only a set. I was expecting two sets that would let out around 2-3am (this is NYC where bars dont close till 4). They said there good nights at 12am and the doors let us out. Great set list....but I needed another 2 hours of jam! To the band. Ill see you in DC at the 9:30 club this weekend. ~wax

I have seen lotus multiple times (but only in music festival settings). To see them this close, just like EOTO, who mostly like playing small venues was incredible. I also think they enjoyed it too, I was literally touching the stage and the music was surrounding me. They play a two sets, and the last set was unbelievable. It was a musical journey and it was magical. Not only this, but their encore was so beautiful I actually fought back tears. The band appealed to their audience and their set list was so well thought out, it seemed like a dream. i have never seen such a great show. i also think the venue really helped, as mercury lounge is the best venue in NYC.

Missed Toubab Krewe... but showed up just in time for Lotus. Seriously sick! I danced my heart out all nite to really interesting and eclectic tunes... by the end I was completely amped that it was way more awesome than I even expected. I will be sure to see them again as soon as possible!! VERY good show!

the combination of attire and musical perfection converged very nicely. lotus blows my mind every time i see them. i always go into a show thinking i am ready for what is about to come but every single time it is unexpected and amazing. they are probably the most amazing people in this world.

Lotus played an amazing and unforgettable set list. They played covers like MGMT's Kids and classics like Sun Rain. Definitely one of my all time favorite NYE and concert.

The staff at The Vic were all apparently in terrible moods. Very rude. That was all that really detracted from the show, looked like the guys were having a great time up on stage. Of my three vantage points I'd say being up on the balcony was by far the best, had an entire row to dance to myself, while being able to look down on everyone else. Right up by the stage on the ground floor allowed for a good view and good pictures, but a very restricted ability to dance. Coolest part about what they played, was that they'd start and end with songs from albums, but they were filled with awesome jams that didn't seem to end.

Great venue other than no coat check the Vibes, Wiggle room for Dancing, & Face Raging was on another Level!!

The venue is intimate at Stage AE. Not a bad view in the house. The band plays continuously through their set- very impressive. Shoet intermission and then back again! Loved the NYE countdown and love the peaceful crowd Lotus draws. No words to sing and remember- just jam and dance!

Fun show, Lotus kills it. Was my first Lotus show, rode the rail and loved it

Lotus definitely didn't hold anything back for the tour closer. They brought incredible energy and ran with it. It was a great show all around.

This band will make you shed your skin and dance like MJ

The New Deal and Lotus was a great event they both got shreddy and melted my mind, super foggy.

I've never really listened to lotus jam bands aren't really my thing. I had no NYE plans and a bunch of friends were going so I went with low to no expectations but those bros came out and killed it! Live music is almost always way better than recorded and a lotus show is no exception.

Got to see Lotus in a way like never before. Always amazing, and they jammed hard.

Awesome show and awesome people the band was great and the venue was good. Only complaint was that they charge for water at the venue instead of giving out for free.

This was my 4th LOTUS concert since 10.31.15. They just keep getting better and better. The crowd was great as usual and the Electric Factory the best indoor venue. They keep getting better choices for their opening act.

Lotus did absolutely amazing! I have nothing bad to say about them or the venue. The only thing I was a little upset with is that it started super early and ended early. Tycho started at 6 -and Lotus ended at 10! I came from 4 hours out of state to this show and completely missed tycho due to traffic and what not. Such a bummer: other then that it was an amazing performance and the venue had an amazing view of the philly skyline lights.

Lotus as always, makes you feel all the feels. The view was also spectacular and Tycho is amazing too!

May have been the sixth or seventh time I've seen Lotus and this was easily the best. The guys are always on point and keeping it fresh.

Was really good the venue is huge and they jammed out.

I've always had a lot of respect for Lotus and their high energy, but admittedly hadn't seen them in a few years. They kicked it off with the classics, super spoodle funkity, but then got all...Unphreys, all...track jacket jam bandy. First show I've ever left the State Theater early for, let alone during the first set. My friend came in as we were leaving, went in, and came out before we could finish our cigarettes. Yeah, disappointing. I remember them as being innovative when I was big on the festival scene, but yeah it could have been Umphreys or Papadosio if I'd had my eyes closed. Hadnt listened to their new album, maybe that was the problem.

Exceeded expectation! Truly a wonderful show! Epic jams, loving vibes, greathe visuals!

Lotus was excellent as always. The lighting was phenomenal :)

The show was great! Lotus really played music for us all to enjoy. The light show was phenomenal....I especially loved the turquoise blue beams. I had a fabulous time dancing with my friends and celebrating with Lotus!!!!

Awesome tribute to the talking heads. Played a great set list!

Best show ever. Period. Lotus covering talking heads was pure talent.

First of all great show. The openers were a great choice, brought great energy. The openers also, set the mood for the show great happy high energy. Now for Lotus, the idea of playing The Talking Heads turned out to be amazing. Lotus did a great job of channeling the energy and feel of talking heads and blending it with what everyone loves about lotus. The first set lotus played was all talking heads expressed through lotus. And the second set was lotus with a great ending bringing back talking heads. Over all the show was great. Red rocks the venue as always was great, such great energy and everyone attending the show friendly.

Absolutely amazing night! Lotus knows thier taking heads. Not to mention the second set of all lotus. so killer

Amazing! First time at Red Rocks and it did not disappoint!!!

This was my first time seeing Lotus and I was blown away by their musicianship and stage presence. The highlight for me was the first set of Talking Heads covers, which they absolutely nailed. The venue was incredible and I had amazing seats.

Lotus absolutely nailed the Talking Heads set! It was the reason I made an effort to see this particular show and let me tell you, if you haven't seen these guys, Red Rocks is the place to do it...the light show was spot on, and the sound was layered and complex and excellently produced from the soundboard. Anyway you slice it, I'll be seeing these guys next year, too! See you then, Lotus!