[bio]

There was a time without Leda Swan; there was an empty room in which bits and pieces of trash lay scattered about; there were four guys with music in their hearts and a melody in their mind but with no place to put it all together. It all began many many years ago when Henry Johnson first picked up a lone pair of drumsticks and began to beat on things. From that day forth, Leda Swan existed. Henry was in his first band in the 8th grade - playing small gigs like BETA conventions and such; but even then Leda Swan was present. Then, a year later, Michael, Chris and Stephen picked up their seperate instruments completely void of each other's musical existence, and Leda Swan was through this all.

Approximately two years ago, Henry Johnson and Chris White made a friendship with each other and began to discuss music. The idea of being in a band together began with those simple conversations. Then there was Michael, on the other side of the vast gym, sitting quietly while the other kids played basketball, completely unaware that the conversations occuring on the opposite end would one day involve him personally. Rumor was circulating about Michael's amazing guitar skills, but as of this point, it was simply rumor. The conversations continued...Henry and Chris jammed a few times with little musical success, just simply having a good time. About a year
after that, Chris and Michael became close friends through musical ties and began to play together. Soon after, a band was formed with three other members other than Michael and Chris
which was christened Lukewarm. The band had a good amount of success with gigs and a nice following, but the members fought constantly. It was clear from the onset that this would not work out the way it was envisioned to. So, eventually, the band fell apart. Nevertheless, Michael and Chris were still friends...

Not long after Lukewarm broke up, a man by the name of Stephen Bowling leapt onto the musical scene in Lake Charles. The band Lost Cause featured a talented Stephen on bass and guitar. While this was going on, Henry and Chris had begun to jam together again with another, Dylan O'Bryant (present member of The Curbs). The band had no name but did have a few songs to its repertoire that would prove to be classics among the Leda Swan set list. Stephen, being a media/digital genius, aided Chris, Henry and Dylan in the recording process at his home. During this time, Stephen expressed a wish to play, due to the fact that Lost Cause was beginning to back up its name. Chris, Henry and Dylan decided, after much discussion, to invite Michael Donahoe into the band. While these discussions were taking place, however, another, more secretive, one was partaken in between Henry and Chris. This clandestine topic was that of kicking Dylan out owing to the fact that he was much more involved in The Curbs. The decision was reached and Dylan was quietly (very quietly, not even audibly) asked to leave. Hours after, Chris phoned Stephen and asked him to be the new bassist. Stephen gladly consented and Michael was invited soon after.

A preliminary jam session was held, and all fell together like a puzzle - the picture was clear and
beautiful. Leda Swan was then begot, and remains so to this very day...

A note must be made that a particular Greg Kramer was present during every jam session of Lukewarm, Henry and Chris's projects, and the present Leda Swan. He has proved to be more faithful than some of the members of the bands themselves. Greg serves as an advisor and assistant when it comes to ideas, shows, and simply hauling equipment from place to place. He also acts as our photographer. Thank you Greg for your time and effort.

----- Leda Swan