Composer for fun. And sometimes Film & Theatre. Lover of video games. 

Drop me a note! I'm always interested in creative opportunities to sonically tell a story. 

Lakookala is an innovative American musician, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who pushes the boundaries of rock, electronic, and alternative music. Known for her raw and emotionally charged songs, she infuses her work with themes of identity, struggle, and resilience. Her dynamic live performances are a testament to her passion, and her DIY approach to music production highlights her versatility as an artist—she often takes on multiple roles, from composing and performing to recording and mixing her own tracks. Lakookala's artistic vision extends beyond her music, with her visual content showcasing a blend of performance art, and self-produced music videos with thought-provoking narratives that resonate deeply with her audience. 

Drawing inspiration from a variety of influences, her work might remind listeners of artists like St. Vincent, Nine Inch Nails, and PJ Harvey, yet she carves out her own space in the indie music scene with a voice that is uniquely her own. Known for her intense live shows and deeply personal lyrics, Lakookala is a rising force in contemporary music, captivating audiences with her relentless creativity and emotional depth.

"Equal parts honey and whiskey, sweet, forceful, but she never overpowers..." -Tony Sarabia, WBEZ Chicago

"Kate Adams’ honey dripped voice betrays a woman sharpened and hardened by heartache and long Chicago winters. Her songs are unapologetically simple: her voice is accompanied only by a guitar or dulcimer and she avoids angular turns of melody and skittish rhythms. But through melancholy meditation, her songs achieve a gravity that can crush and suffocate." - Homeroom Chicago

Bubbling up from the Sega Lounge, Hamsterdam pushes aside the computer and brings old-school 8-bit and 16-bit sounds to your ears with the simplicity of keys, bass and drums. If their videogame jazz doesn't make you move, you'll just need to blow on it and put it back in.

Pat Diaz-Keys
Nick Scelsi-Bass
Steve Kentala-Drums

Bass Rotation:
Bryan Becerra
Adrian Day

Drummer Rotation:
Mark Pfeffer
Ashish Patel/Darth Vader
Cezar Chrostowski
Gabe Zunino

Contact:patdiaz422@gmail.com

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