BIO

Lackadaisical Lemon is a jam band from NJ blending jam rock, prog rock, funk, fusion, reggae, and more into a cosmic concoction of sounds. With face-melting shredding, oddball lyrics, and infectious energy, every show is a party you don’t wanna miss. Influenced by bands like Phish, Ween, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, and moe., they carve out a style that’s both familiar and refreshingly new.

Their sets move fluidly between genre-bending originals, extended improvisational exploration, and covers of Phish, the Grateful Dead, Sublime, Ween, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, and more.

Formed in 2022, the band initially met as students at the School of Rock, quickly discovering their improvisational chemistry. The project quickly evolved into something bigger: a tight-knit trio creating original music, building a unique sound, and melting as many faces as possible.

Having released two albums and launched their own music festival (R.A.D. Fest), the band is making waves across the regional scene and building up a loyal fanbase.

Bios:

  • George Callahan

    GUITAR AND VOCALS | @georgecallahann

    George Callahan fronts Lackadaisical Lemon with fiery guitar work, powerful vocals, and electric presence. A lifelong musician, George began playing guitar at age 3 and has been surrounded by music since birth. His playing moves fluidly between rapid-fire solos, tight funky rhythms, and spacey waves of sound. As the band’s lead vocalist, he sings catchy melodies with a raw, soulful vocal style. He has shared the stage with Out of the Beardspace, Adam Neely, The Big Trip, Firebolt, and many others. In addition to his work in Lackadaisical Lemon, he has released many solo albums & EPs.

  • Pierce Poniatowski

    BASS AND VOCALS | @poniatowski_music

    Pierce Poniatowski is a bassist whose thunderous low-end power and melodic instincts anchor the sound of Lackadaisical Lemon. Known for weaving together funky slap grooves, huge rock lines and more into genre-bending arrangements, Pierce brings a bold, dynamic presence to the stage. A multi-instumentalist, he is also a skilled guitar player. Drawing influence from greats like moe., the Allman Brothers, the Who, the Grateful Dead, and Van Halen, Pierce delivers a style that’s as inventive as it is explosive.

  • Nate Tarkett

    DRUMS AND VOCALS | @ntarkett.641

    Nate Tarkett is a high-energy drummer and vocalist whose intensely dynamic style and razor-sharp precision form the heartbeat of Lackadaisical Lemon. His drumming is equal parts sheer force and technical finesse, weaving in quick dynamic turns, danceable rhythms, as well as elements of funk, jazz, rock, reggae, metal, latin, disco, punk, and more that reflect a deep-rooted love for many kinds of music. With every performance, Nate brings an unstoppable momentum behind the kit along with his vocals. His biggest influences include Led Zeppelin, Yes, Phish, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, and Rush.