LaMP (Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger, Ray Paczkowski)

On a magical night at Nectars in Burlington, Vermont in December of 2018, three musical mastersRuss Lawton, Scott Metzger and Ray Paczkowskicame together with alchemical synthesis, and created a fresh, so-tight-its-free sound, permeated with technical prowess and a deep-pocket punch. The packed house fortunate enough to be in attendance that night witnessed the birth of something very special.The following spring, the trio took the name LaMP by combining the first letters of each members surname, and reconvened back in Vermont at Sugarhouse Soundworks for an intense recording session with sound engineer Roger Stauss laying down tracks that would become their eponymous debut EP.Metzger, described by The Village Voice as an ace guitarist of a thousand styles, and a full-time member of the beloved Joe Russos Almost Dead, tested the decades-strong synergy between Lawton and Paczkowski forged from their time playing with Trey Anastasio Band and their duo project Soule Monde. It resulted in seven tracks crackling with energy and soul. The melodic and harmonic interplay between Paczkowskis swirling organ and clavinet dancing with Metzgers acrobatic melodies on telecaster, driven by Lawtons unflappable backbeat, produced a record that will stand the test of time.Ever sinceas the three members busy schedules have allowedLaMP has prioritized bringing the music to the people with shows across the East Coast. As word has spread and crowds have grown with each subsequent tour, its become clear that LaMP will be a musical force to be reckoned with for the foreseeable future.