CORK

2009 -

OVERVIEW Leftbank is a musical project which combines the talents of William Declan Lucey [Vocals & Guitar] and Gordon Ashe [Drums & Percussion]. The pair are originally from Cork and have a shared history with the band Rubyhorse who released a number of albums during the latter part of the 1990s and early part of the 2000s. Gordon had earlier played with two other well-known Cork bands - Burning Embers and Colourtide. The Leftbank project came together in 2009. In December 2010, the pair made their debut album, 'Why Can't Man Be More Like Animals?' available as a digital download. However, the physical release did not come until early 2011. 2009 - Band formed 2011 - Release of 'Why Can't Man Be More Like Animals?' album [January]