BIOGRAPHY
Looking for a band that delivers consistent High-Energy live performances and works even harder in the studio to keep fresh material pumping out regularly, look no further than LOST ORANCE CAT! This band hails from Milwaukee, WI and if you want Country, Straight Rock N Roll or something a little Funky this band delivers the goods! This tight-knit band shows off a mix of quality songwriting, dedication to their instruments and natural groove to that'll have you moving to the pulse. Uniquely featuring a mandolin in the midst of a Rock band lineup sets this band apart from others in their genre.
If you like Paul Cauthen, Sturgill Simpson, Lukas Nelson, Nathaniel Rateliff or even Elvis then....
COME FIND THE CAT
Members: Josh Konkel: Vocals/Guitar Geoff McDonald: Bass Joe Royten: Mandolin Kyle Ciske: Drums
PRESS
"Lost Orange Cat is a self-described rock n roll band disguised as a bluegrass band. They sound anything but lost when the 4 members get together like a folky Voltron on area stages.
Lost Orange Cat is a band of Milwaukee scene veterans that is growing and evolving through their shows and loose, playful nature. They originally formed out of the ashes of the now closed D14 Brewery in Bay View where the members hung out. It was actually the last day of that venue’s existence in November of 2018 when they set up a session to try and hash out some ideas and they haven’t looked back since.
The last piece was Ciske, who also plays in the formidable Delta Routine, was the last piece to help solidify the line-up. His experience playing all over the country and helping to craft Delta Routine’s tunes are instantly apparent when watching Lost Orange Cat get after it. Former bassist Rathmann, when pressed to pick an element that best represents the band, says, “I think we are earth, I think the music is grounding.” On brand and without missing a beat, Ciske follows and says, “I disagree, if you combine the elements fire and water, you get firewater, aka whiskey. That’s the element that Lost Orange Cat is.”
Konkel's songs transform into Lost Orange Cat songs when he allows all of the remaining band members to sprinkle their magic on his compositions. Lost Orange Cat is still a relatively young band but they sound wise beyond their years." - Bryon Cherry (Breaking and Entering)