"That acoustic rap thing" - Huw Stephens' show on Radio 1

BBC RADIO LINCOLNSHIRE (03/2008)- by Jamie Tunstall..""They're currently the county's biggest band, comprising of 8 members. Jack, Lanre, TMD, Nick, Woody, Luke, Tyrone and the man that is Joe Mac all bring something different to the band. Blending a heady mix of gospel, choir and funk, The Lotus certainly are in a league of their own. The band feel Lincolnshire is on the move, "It's not really known as a good musical county, it has just been avoided for some time but now things are starting to look up." A defining moment in the band's, so far brief, career has being winning a talent contest at The Engine Shed. A feat that Jack (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) feels did the band a whole lot of good, "Winning the contest has spurred us on, to go on and do more". The band's earned themselves the prestigious title of the only band around to have their own night once a month. The last Thursday of every month at The Mezz Bar in Lincoln is dedicated to the Pillow Sessions, where the guys show their silky skills in a toned down environment. But that doesn't mean the music is toned down, "The tunes will be full on, people who come to our gigs generally go away very surprised and impressed". The future is starting to look extremely rosy for 'The Lotus'. The band already have the title of The University of Lincoln's students' favourite band (their opening night party for their album should confirm this) and new tracks just seem to be seeping out all the time. But what is next for them? "We're hoping the album takes us out of the county, Glastonbury would be nice, we just want everyone to hear our music". So there you have it. A performance that blew away all at Mix HQ, a most interesting interview and a band that will have you dancing until your feet hurt and you have no breath left.""

1. outluckband

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3. looby_21

   Saw you guys @ The Shed in Lincoln last year and loved every minute....plus Jack is a legend!! :) You guys deserve to get to V and the world needs to hear your stuff. Such a different and refreshing sound.....it would be nice to have some more ACTUAL talent on the music scene for a change. Good luck guys! x x

4. pick n mix

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5. Elavi

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6. chebble

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7. Roxie Leigh

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8. annaburn

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9. Hulk409

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10. alisonh

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11. Carl Blades

    Seriously gets these guys at the V Festival, they've rocked Lincoln now its time they rocked the world!

12. shb33

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13. H_88

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14. bigdan210

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15. jpwelsh

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16. Clockwork

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17. howey

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18. Mantango

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19. Icequeen

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20. howey

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