Blue Lotus
Acoustic Rock similar to Dave Matthews Band meets Norah Jones. Add in some eclectic spices stir the pot with diversion and bake in an all star cast. We are a C
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Dreams Dreams
Acoustic guitar, piano, wurlitzer, violin, saxaphone, drums, and electric bass
Travel the Future pt I Travel the Future pt I
Electric and Acoustic guitar, drums, bass, percussion
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We are a Folk Rock band that colaborates Jazz, Pop, Rock, Alternative, Celtic, Orchestral, and Blues sounds. Come in, sit back and relax to the Blue Lotus!Band/artist history
In October 2002, Dan Torok began a journey to create not only a record but to create a group of musicians that understood each other. Quickly writing new songs, Dan Torok used music to mend his wounds: in 2004 while Dan was away in the Antarctic, his father and both his grandfathers passed away. Marked by music that spreads the pallet from anguish to joy, Dan Torok & Friends is positioned to become the next break through AAA group.
Dan Torok & Friends uniquely fuse Folk, Pop, Jazz, Soul, and Rock & Roll. “Vocalists like this cannot learn it. It comes with the skin you are born in.” states Steve Gilmore (Soundclick.com). The band plays a Folk style Acoustic arrangement with an Electric/Acoustic Bass, Celtic Rock Violin, Jazz Saxophone, and a brilliant Drummer. The band’s album features Paul Ossola from Saturday Night Live on the Electric Bass, Keith Lowe (Fiona Apple, Dave Matthews) on the Upright Bass, Matthew Burgess (3 Doors Down) and Graham Hawthorne, currently on tour with David Byrne, playing drums/percussion. 8 time Grammy nominee, Barry Danielian (Paul Simon, Billy Joel), plays the Trumpet along with Trombonist Clark Gayton (Prince, Sting, Matchbox 20). With support from John Montagna of Alan Parson’s Live Project, Mark Stewart of Paul Simon, Ben Smith of Heart, and the world renowned Total Experience Gospel Choir, Dan Torok & Friends continue to break the boundaries of traditional Jam Band music.
Dan Torok & Friends is currently finishing their first studio album, “Guarding the Coast of Antarctica.” Featuring songs written by Torok, Antarctica, is already receiving critical acclaim from top musicians around the Country. Listen, Relax, and Enjoy.Have you performed in front of an audience?We will start with a small summer tour of the North West in 2005.
Your musical influences
Dave Matthews Band
Paul Simon
SantanaWhat equipment do you use?
Only the best =)Anything else?
Thank you all who have looked at this site. This site might not be much at the moment but because all of you listened our website on soundclick.com has been viewed well over 1000 times in the first month. Thank you!Contact
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Comments (12)
Hey Buddy,
You Rock! I am surprised how many people comment on "Oceans" of course it is my favorite too! Although "life with a view"is growing on me. I wish the guy who commented above me could hear you live, I think he would change his opinion! Especially now that your not smoking your voice is even better.
Stay Cool
Hi Blue Lotus,
Heard 'Ocean' love it's laid back feel, a well composed song with a nice laid back feeling, very inspirational, Great work !!!. It would be great if you have the time to check out our song 'Your Life'. All the best..Tam & the Giants
Hey, great band name!
I also liked the music quite a bit - you've obviously got some real talent. My only disappointment is that you are trying to sing like Dave Matthews/Chris Martin/Michael Stipe. That is a trend in music today that has gotten so old for me. You've got the talent - find your own voice! I'm not saying I can sing, but if I had your talent, I'd want to make the sound my own, and not just imitate others. Good luck to you!
Peace
MY NEPHEW DAN ROCKS!!!!!!!!
Nice Work.. Keep it Up..check me out when you have a chance...
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