Through the lush undergrowth there is a place called Oleander Grove. It is a place of tragedy, honesty, love and light...let us take you there.  

The band lives in the real world. They tell things how they really are with a direct, no bullshit approach.

“Most of these songs have come from a very private place” says LeighA. “We live in a society where people hide behind various masks. They have a hard time saying that they're actually not ok. On the contrary people are unable to express deep emotions openly like being in love or being excited. Western society frowns upon any form of over expression - be it negative or positive. Emotions are felt behind closed doors.  I too deal with my emotions privately, however I am lucky as I have an outlet which is my songwriting. Without that I think I would be spiritually constipated. I like to be as honest as I can because in sharing my own experiences and emotions I hope that people can see that they are not alone. My goal is to inspire people speak out and if they cannot for whatever reason... I hope that they too find an outlet to express their emotions in a seemingly very politically correct world”
LeighA met guitarist, Ayden and Bassist, Joey at university and the trio formed what is the foundations for the band's sound.  Drawing on their love for music and their new found friendship the band formed in 2016 and each musician began writing parts and collecting ideas for their first  album which is due to be released as early as December 2020. 
"It has been a real work in progress. We each add aspects of ourselves into each of the songs which in turn breathe life into them. The songs are a journey. They are what makes us - Oleander Grove" LeighA.

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