Laurent Leemans, singer and guitarist of the Belgian acoustic folk-rock band CEILI MOSS ( www.ceilimoss.be ), is proud to present his first solo-all by myself-autistic effort: "Laurent Leemans & the Imaginary Friends Ensemble" offers 11 pieces of acoustic, minimalist and not (too) boring singer-songwritership. Discover more on www.myspace.com/laurentleemans

Note that in the meantime, Ceilí Moss is working on its fourth album, which should be released in the spring of 2010.

So, this is it, alea jacta est, we have booked a studio (Noise Factory, near Namur), blocked dates (nov.-dec. 2009) and will try to give "On The Shore" a decent follow-up!
Since the days of "On The Shore", there are quite a lot of new instruments (while some have gone...) so it will probably sound a bit different to what you have been habituated from us. Rest assured that the energy and the sincerity we have put in everything we've done so far will nevertheless be there (& be drunk! Uh uh…)
We haven't yet thought of a release date, but you will of course be informed as regularly as possible.

So, it's been very quiet on the news front, but it's gonna change!

-Laurent Leemans (our singer) gives his solo works (which he describes as "Suzanne Vega meets dr. House"...) a try. Check his first demos on http://www.myspace.com/laurentleemans

-The band plans to record its fourth album in november.

-And we'l have the immense pleasure of welcoming Benjamin back sooner than expected, as he'll be playing with us at the Celtic Night on september 5!

It's a tough blow, but it didn't come totally unexpected: Benjamin has decided to suspend his participation to the band until at least may 2010. He has undertaken studies, and thinks he cannot combine the rehearsals and the rest with his new scholarly obligations.

On a happier note, Laurent is since january 29 the father of a third baby daughter called Livie. An irresistibly cute bundle of joy who keeps him (and Anna) awake most nights, but that's ok (all parents will see what I mean!)

Those who regularly visit our site already know that Michael Goffioul, keyboard player and rythmic spine of the band since 1998 is about to leave not only the band, but also Belgium, as he is to move to Ireland in october. It means that the next gig in Namur will be the last one he'll do with us ... for the next two years!

Fare thee well Mike, we keep your seat!