Islander Interview: Shadow Basket

On the eve of the release of their second album, listen to Jacey LaManna and Kyle Lutz — the founders, principal songwriters, guitarists, and lead vocalists of the San Juan Island folk-rock act Shadow Basket discuss:

- The evolution of the band from Colorado to Portland to Santa Cruz to San Juan Island
- How kayaking factored into the current formation of the lineup
- What to expect from the group’s new album, “Frog Swan Song,” which releases this Friday, August 15
- Booking off-island tours and the strength of the local music scene
- Their songwriting process
- How The Fold came to be and what to expect from the community resource on SJI