The Dead Tongues w/ Lou Hazel
Lost Lake Presents The Dead Tongues with Lou Hazel on Saturday, March 1st. Across the last 15 years, Ryan Gustafson of The Dead Tongues has emerged as one of modern folk’s most distinct voices. As idiosyncratic and spectral as the songs have sometimes been, Gustafson has always tied his visions and verses to the kinds of hooks you tuck away like talismans, pulled out in case of emergency. Dust, Unsung Passage, Desert: The Dead Tongues’ albums remain some of the more compelling and curious works in their field on this side of a century. The latest edition to The Dead Tongues’ catalog, the song-centric and magnetic Body of Light and the discursive and wonderfully elliptical I Am a Cloud, is 16 complete tunes split across interweaving and disparate albums. Before heading to Betty’s, Gustafson spent a month at “the Shack,” a primitive and private structure in rural western North Carolina, working on new material and sorting through piles of poems, sticky notes scattered across the windows, and stacks of free writing streams of thought. Most of the songs were written during this time – the exquisite “Daylily,” a warm little gift for his partner, or “I’m a Cloud Now,” a fever dream of song and spoken-word about the toggle between identity and ephemerality. The creative energy was free flowing, deep and explorative, songs somehow coming together in a manner both freakishly fast and patient. In this energy and specific space the groundwork for the album was rooted, springing forth from the thick of the elemental and natural beauty these songs reference. The daylily on the cover of the album was picked from the land the shack is built upon – there’s a connection between the physical natural setting and the creative work itself, intertwined and natural bloom. Gustafson wanted to continue with that explorative energy once he got into the formal studio, allowing it to lead the group of players assembled – the albums feature performances by Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak, Bon Iver), Mat Davidson (Twain), Matt Douglas (The Mountain Goats), Joe Westerlund (Califone, Megafaun), Jeff Ratner (Bing and Ruth), and more. Gustafson wanted to dedicate the studio time to not just recording songs but also making something new, with new improvisations. “Sometimes it’s hard to be anyone anywhere it seems,” Gustafson, his voice as understanding as empathy, sings to start the second verse of “Hard Times, Sore Eyes,” the farewell for Body of Light. That may read like a bummer, a concise and crippling encapsulation of our struggles to make meaning that’s as right as rain. But, really, it’s a permission slip to elide expectation, to try something different. Maybe in the past, Gustafson was seen as the singer-songwriter in a folk-rock band called The Dead Tongues. But when he started to let that go, he found something fascinating, new, and absorbing. Body of Light and I Am A Cloud are brilliant chapters written after Gustafson wondered if he’d closed the book, and they are, in turn, hard to put down. All ages, ticketed guests under 16 ONLY ADMITTED WITH TICKETED GUARDIAN 21+ All sales are final. Check your tickets carefully, NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON Your name will be on the Will Call list the night of the show at doors time.
Infinite Cousins w/ Virgil Vigil + Soneffs
Lost Lake Presents Infinite Cousins with Virgil Vigil and Soneffs on Thursday, January 9th. All ages, ticketed under 16 guests admitted with ticketed parent or guardian.
Surprise Soup w/ Judith Hindle, Exhaler + Spinning Jenny
Lost Lake Presents Surprise Soup with Judith Hindle, Exhaler and Spinning Jenny on Friday, January 24th. All ages, ticketed guests under 16 ONLY ADMITTED WITH TICKETED GUARDIAN 21+ All sales are final. Check your tickets carefully, NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON Your name will be on the Will Call list the night of the show at doors time.
Arts Fishing Club w/ Connor Kelly & The Time Warp
Lost Lake Presents Arts Fishing Club with Connor Kelly & The Time Warp on Thursday, March 13 — Arts Fishing Club is a Nashville-based indie-folk band known for their energetic live performances and heartfelt lyricism. Led by Christopher Kessenich, the band blends elements of rock, folk, and indie music, often compared to bands like Mt. Joy and Wilderado. Their music captures a sense of adventure and camaraderie, reflecting themes of love, life, and the journey of chasing dreams. Their 2023 album Rothko Sky features songs like “Foster Falls” and “Arizona,” which explore emotional landscapes with evocative storytelling and vibrant instrumentation. The band’s name is a tribute to Kessenich’s grandfathers and symbolizes perseverance and the joy of the journey rather than the end result—a philosophy that ties into the band’s approach to both music and life. Run. Don’t walk! AFC’s live show is where their magic is unchained. All ages, ticketed guests under 16 ONLY ADMITTED WITH TICKETED GUARDIAN 21+ All sales are final. Check your tickets carefully, NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON Your name will be on the Will Call list the night of the show at doors time.
An Evening With The Lagoons
Lost Lake Presents An Evening With The Lagoons on Wednesday, April 23rd. The Lagoons are the musical project of brothers Ryan and Joey Selan. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, the duo first gained recognition for their dreamy, atmospheric sound characterized by smooth vocals, intricate melodies, and lush production after releasing their debut Gems EP in 2016. Since then, the duo has expanded their catalog, releasing three albums and three EPs and further solidifying their reputation as one of music’s most promising acts. Their Southern California roots shine through their unique blend of rock, indie, R&B, jazz, and electronic music creating a unique sonic landscape that draws listeners in with its laid-back vibes and introspective lyrics. Tracks like “California” showcase their knack for crafting catchy hooks and a mood that feels both nostalgic and contemporary. The duo’s upcoming album “Club Lagoon” will be coming out in 2025. The brothers are rapidly becoming known for their vibrant live shows driven by their ability to play multiple instruments on stage and perform a completely fresh and unique set each night making their live show a must-see. They have released two live albums to date – “Live from Malibu” & “Island Hopping: Live from Hermosa Beach” – both of which are performed as an electronic duo. Their music has been featured in the Netflix show “Easy”, a BMW & Golf Digest ad starring Kate Upton and Justin Verlander, a Seiko ad, and on product placement in Bose stores worldwide. In addition to being featured in NPR, The New York Times, Paste Magazine, Earmilk, Ones To Watch, and Indie Shuffle, their music has been added to over 100,000 Spotify playlists including editorials such as New Music Friday, Ultimate Indie, Essential Indie, Hanging Out and Relaxing, Indie Rock Road Trip, The Ones That Got Away, Late Night Vibes. All ages, ticketed guests under 16 ONLY ADMITTED WITH TICKETED GUARDIAN 21+ All sales are final. Check your tickets carefully, NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON Your name will be on the Will Call list the night of the show at doors time.
Bicycle Day w/ Null & Void + Jumpin At Shadows
Lost Lake Presents Bicycle Day with Null & Void and Jumpin At Shadows on Thursday, January 2nd. All ages, ticketed under 16 guests admitted with ticketed parent or guardian.
Samantha Crain w/ Quinn Christopherson
KGNU Presents Samantha Crain with Quinn Christopherson on Wednesday, June 18th. Samantha Crain is a Choctaw-American singer, songwriter, film composer, and producer from Oklahoma. A two-time winner of the Native American Music Award, Samantha defies categorisation, marrying folk music with the sounds of country rock and college indie. Samantha’s latest album, A Small Death (2020), was released on Communion’s Real Kind Records. The album received universal acclaim with tracks finding themselves in constant rotation on 6music.Samantha has toured extensively over the past decade nationally and internationally, presenting ambitious orchestrated shows with her band as well as intimate folk leaning solo performances. She has toured with First Aid Kit, Neutral Milk Hotel, Lucy Rose, The Avett Brothers, The Mountain Goats, and many others. All ages, ticketed guests under 16 ONLY ADMITTED WITH TICKETED GUARDIAN 21+ All sales are final. Check your tickets carefully, NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON Your name will be on the Will Call list the night of the show at doors time.
Overtime Winner w/ Spitting Image, Mrs. Nezbitt + Blood Across The Sky
Lost Lake Presents Overtime Winner with Spitting Image, Mrs. Nezbitt and Blood Across The Sky on Saturday, January 11th. All ages, ticketed guests under 16 ONLY ADMITTED WITH TICKETED GUARDIAN 21+ All sales are final. Check your tickets carefully, NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON Your name will be on the Will Call list the night of the show at doors time.
DOGTAGS present SHEESHMAS w/ Blankslate, Fuya Fuya, Horse Bitch, Manny., Sound of Honey, Mr. Knobs, Tiny Tomboy + more
DOGTAGS present SHEESHMAS with Blankslate, Fuya Fuya, Horse Bitch, Manny., Sound of Honey, Mr. Knobs, Tiny Tomboy and DJ Sets by Neoma & DJ Danac on Saturday, December 14th, All ages, ticketed guests under 16 ONLY ADMITTED WITH TICKETED GUARDIAN 21+ All sales are final. Check your tickets carefully, NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON Your name will be on the Will Call list the night of the show at doors time.
Pillbug Fanclub w/ Coldridge, Recipe 4 Disaster + The Crossfades
Lost Lake Presents Pillbug Fanclub with Coldridge, Recipe 4 Disaster and The Crossfades on Sunday, December 22nd. All ages, ticketed guests under 16 ONLY ADMITTED WITH TICKETED GUARDIAN 21+ All sales are final. Check your tickets carefully, NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON Your name will be on the Will Call list the night of the show at doors time.
