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Lemanis were formed with one primary aim: to create a 4 piece band with all voices good enough to sing lead.

That small plan didn't last long however, and shortly into recording the 1st album (Shell, 2007), a horn section was borrowed from a local soul band to drive the sound on 'Ice Cream Dream'. Shortly after, a violin and cello were drafted in to add strings to 'Lady', and Tamsyn Cayzer was invited to the studio to sing the end section of 'Boy Girl Song'.

As the album progressed and sounds grew, more musicians were recruited including flutes and more strings, and our own horn section was slowly built. The result was that 'Shell' is far too big at times to be played by the 4 piece band alone, so the album launch featured our incredible little 'orchestra' who have stayed with the band ever since.

A few member changes down the line, and Lemanis are currently recording the 2nd album and gigging in some interesting and original venues. The band are committed to making every show special, and have recently transformed a stage into a lounge set, and a children's library into a stage. A recent project saw us reviving the reputation of a local cinema as a live music venue. Keep an eye on the news page for information about the new album release gig, we promise it will be a show not to be missed!