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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Lightninging

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Lightninging consists of vocalist-flutist Ira George Jackson, guitarist-sampler Eli Smith, guitarist-trumpeter-synthesizer John Larkin, bassist-alto saxophonist Steve Gallum, keyboardist Pedro Gutierrez and drummer Juan Camacho. The band’s sound blends elements of experimental pop and art rock, featuring (mostly) improvised lyrics and patiently layered soundscapes. Lightninging played first on a wonderful bill at Cactus Club Monday night featuring Milwaukee bands Dogs in

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AUDIO: Lightninging – “Cat Got Out”

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Art rockers Lightninging released a new EP last weekend. Consisting of three tracks, this body of work is a byzantine installation of eccentric, phantasmic soundscapes. Led by divine, gentle vocals from Ira George, Lightninging demonstrate baroque cohesion with trust and composure, progressing each composition into a tremendous, enterprising panorama. Featuring acoustic and electronic instrumentation while exploring themes of nostalgia, relaxation

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