Let’s Go Sailing are an

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founded by Shana Levy in 2002. After several years of work, the group completed their first album in 2006 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

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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

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and

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, leaving in 2002. She began recording with

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, Nikki Monninger of

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, 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).

References

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