Let's Go Sailing Explained

Let's Go Sailing
Background:group_or_band
Origin:Los Angeles, California, USA
Genre:Indie pop
Associated Acts:Irving
Years Active:2002-present
Website:letsgosailingmusic.com
Current Members:Shana Levy

Let's Go Sailing are an American indie band founded by Shana Levy in 2002. After several years of work, the group completed their first album in 2006[1] and released it nationally in 2007. In addition to releasing one studio album and touring, multiple songs from the album have been featured in numerous television shows most notably 4 songs on Grey's Anatomy and a national commercial for Radio Shack. The song "Icicles" can be heard in stores and radio across the country during the holidays.

History

Levy had previously performed with Rilo Kiley[2] and Irving, leaving in 2002.[3] She began recording with Tanya Haden, Nikki Monninger of Silversun Pickups, Brent Turner, and Byron Reynolds. After four years, the band released their debut album, The Chaos in Order.

Let's Go Sailing's T-shirt (designed by Shana Levy and Tanya Haden) won the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards in the Swag category.

Levy is currently working on a new record with the help of Todd Monfalcone (Beck/Portugal the Man).[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Let's Go Sailing . 2008-10-25.
  2. News: RECORDINGS Quick Spins . 2007-04-03 . 2008-10-25 . C05 . Bill Friskics-Warren . The Washington Post.
  3. News: Buzz Bands . Kevin Bronson . . 2006-11-06 . E.8 .