Lotus - Live In Steel City

Early in 2023 we went out for our biggest tour since before the pandemic. Playing on stage together for 5-6 hours a day throughout the tour we felt the music and improvisation had reached new peaks of creativity and precision. The tour closed with a big show in Pittsburgh (a city that feels like a second home). The entire show felt like the culmination of what we had been working on over the tour, so it seemed like a great choice for Lotus's first full live show release.

Little did we know the show would take on a much bigger significance. On March 16, 2023 the world lost Chuck Morris and his son Charley in a tragic kayaking accident. Chuck was Lotus's percussionist for over 20 years. We hope to honor him with this release and give people a chance to remember Chuck through the music of his final show.

In loving memory of Chuck and Charley Morris

Lotus has been defying genre limitations for over 20 years. They were an early and influential band to integrate jam, post-rock and electronic dance styles. The band's distinguishing feature is the ability to maintain a decidedly unique musical voice and remain current while bucking passing trends. Lotus has amassed a dedicated following while touring the US, appearing at top festivals and headlining their own annual festival Summerdance.