Lung is a growling, propulsive electric cello and drum duo from Cincinnati, OH. Cellist and vocalist Kate Wakefield vacillates seamlessly between sweetly plucked notesto shrieking squalls atop a relentless pounding beat from drummer Daisy Caplan (ex-Foxy Shazam). The band’s sophomore album, ‘All the King’s Horses’ is a splendid encapsulation of their intense live performance. Tracks from All the King’s Horses show a maturation in the band’s songwriting and an evolution in content. There is a more demanding and provocative edge to the record that illustrates undeniable feelings of paranoia and unease with the onset of the Trump presidency. “We were in Texas during the election. Nobody could believe it. We were playing small towns and big cities alike. The feeling was intense; a new uncomfortable normal began to take over,” said Wakefield on the experience.
Tour dates
Sat 6/1 Toledo, OH @ Old West End Festival
Fri 6/7 Fort Wayne, IN @ The Ruin
Sat 6/8 Michigan City, IN @ Swale
Sat 6/15 Louisville, KY @ Kentuckiana Pride Festival 2pm
Wed 6/19 Elyria, OH @ Blank Slate
Thu 6/20 Erie, PA @ Basement Transmissions
Fri 6/21 Buffalo, NY @ Grindhaus
Sat 6/22 Newcastle, ON @ R Farm
Sun 6/23 Toronto, ON @ The Handlebar
Tue 6/25 Hamilton, ON @ This Ain’t Hollywood
Wed 6/26 Waterloo, ON @ Patent Social
Thu 6/27 Windsor, ON @ Green Bean Cafe
Fri 6/28 Grand Rapids @ The Annex at Wealthy Theatre
Sat 6/29 Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge
Sun 6/39 Richmond, IN @ Graduation Party
Thu 7/4 Cincinnati, OH @ Northside Rock and Roll Carnival
Fri 7/5 Louisville, KY @ Poorcastle
Sat 7/6 Davenport, IA @ Raccoon Motel
Sun 7/7 Dubuque, IA @ The Blu Room
Mon 7/8 La Crosse, WI @ Popcorn Tavern
Wed 7/10 Duluth, MN @ Blush
Thu 7/11 Minneapolis, MN @ Moon Palace Books
Fri 7/12 Madison, WI @ Communication
Sat 7/13 Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade
Sun 7/14 Hickory Hills, IL @ DZ Fest
Sat 8/10 Indianapolis, IN @ Romanus Fest
photos by Natalie Jenkins & Rachelle Caplan