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Lakewaves Trio

The Madison-based Lakewaves Trio is a "mind-meltingly groovy" sonic adventure currently hitting its stride. Led by eccentric keyboardist Graham Marlowe—a "synthesizer graffiti artist" who builds soundscapes from found sounds and bargain-bin treasures—the group is anchored by the rhythmic precision of "groove mechanic" Mason Aumanstal (bass) and the virtuosic chill of Will Bailey (drums). Their instrumental fusion, drawing on over six hours of original material and spontaneous "live jams," has made them a perennial "Isthmus Pick." May 2026 marks a major evolution for the trio: after a local showcase at The Bur Oak on May 11, they carry their distilled, post-Bleak Friday calm to the national stage for a 1:00 PM set at Infrasound 2026 on May 15. Whether they’re "burping out" new albums like The Black Hole Repairmen Have Done It Again! or collaborating with award-winning guests, Lakewaves Trio remains the ultimate soundtrack for life’s most cinematic, and slightly absurd, moments.