Cousins Shane Allenger and Sean Hennings started their musical odyssey in 1994 and though the band has gone through many changes, featuring several different musicians, Shane and Sean have continued to produce great music.

Along with their newly released album, “Hi Tide 4,” a collection of 15 new original songs, the guys are responsible for nine other albums, with three of those featuring original songs. Two of those albums featured classic covers in an unplugged, acoustic style, while three of those were Christmas collections and one of the albums was recorded live at Deckers, the group’s mainstay venue.

Songs from all these albums are well represented on radio in the Cayman Islands and their songs – “That What I do,” “In Your Kiss,” and “Open Invitation,” have made the international charts. Their cover of Bob Marley’s “Waiting in Vain” has also been released in Italy.

One of their most popular songs, “Love you More,” has been licensed in England to be played in thousands of stores throughout Europe.

Hi Tide has shared the stage with many great performers including Bon Jovi, Jimmy Cliff, Third World, Jeff Healey, Garbage, George Duke, Al Jarreau, Natalie Cole, Emmylou Harris and Randy Travis.

As well as putting on regular shows in the Cayman Islands, they have performed all over the world, including the USA, Hawaii, Canada, Europe, South America and the Caribbean. Their appearances have included private shows, mini-tours and many music festivals.

Shane and Sean say they never stop working and despite their many performances, the men noted that they still find time for the studio.

“We are currently working on two projects,” explained Shane Allenger, speaking of the classic songs they are doing in reggae style, as well as another original album.

Be sure to catch Hi Tide playing at Deckers or other live performances during your visit to the islands.