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"Plant Your Root" Audio Sample

Lotus, a five-piece ensemble, creates astonishingly danceable soundscapes. The music is heavily influenced by electronic music such as jazzy-house and drum 'n' bass mixed with elements of jazz, funk, and ethnic music from India, Africa, and Latin America. Lotus's seamless mixes and interlocking rhythms play like a DJ, but with a human touch. The result is a sophisticated yet accessible dance music that appeals to fans of live music, funk and jazz, and reaches into electronic music communities.

Since its inception in 1999 Lotus has grown exponentially. The group gained a dedicated fan base by touring throughout the Midwest with excursions to Colorado and the east from 1999-2002. In June of 2002 Lotus relocated to Philadelphia in order to expand its touring schedule. Since the move Lotus has been growing at the national level. Regular touring, word of mouth from devoted fans who trade Lotus's music across the country (and globe), and media attention have opened many new markets as familiar ones continue to grow. Lotus's 2003 winter tour to the Midwest demonstrated the growing buzz about the band as fans traveled from hours away to fill venues in Madison, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, and other Midwest stops.

The band has been featured in Relix magazine, Hittin' the Note magazine, Jambase.com, Jambands.com, The Onion, as well as many more regional magazines, newspapers, websites and specialty radio shows.

Lotus's debut album VIBES, released in Feb. 2002, captured moments recorded live in concert during the fall of 2001. The first pressing of VIBES sold out in February of 2003. In March 2003 Lotus signed a record deal with Harmonized Records with national distribution through the Home Grown Music Network joining a strong independent roster of the Motet, Garaj Mahal, The Codetalkers and Perpetual Groove. The album Germination was released in May 2003 and debuted at #2 on the Home Grown Charts. Ever since its release Germination has been in the top five selling albums at Home Grown.

Lotus continues to evolve both musically and professionally. The use of some of the newest digital technology as well as classic vintage sounds along with a musical vision that grows from show to show makes every night a new experience. The fresh, creative, and mature sounds of these talented musicians are not to be missed.