The Imaginary Suitcase is a folk-rock-singer-songwriter trio composed of Laurent Leemans (La Vierge du Chancelier Rolin, Ceilí Moss, The Golden Son) at the vocals, guitar and harmonica, Janaina Costa (OK Lion) at the vocals and of Jean-François Bachely (OK Lion, 42 Hours) as a solo guitarist.

Created in 2012 by Laurent to play songs that did not fit in his other bands' setlist, The Imaginary Suitcase was a solo, even solitary project until 2021, when Laurent met Janaina and remembered how much he enjoys F/M vocal harmonies. And this is how The Imaginary Suitcase became a duo. And in 2024, it was Jean-François who brought a glimmering solo guitar.

The result ? Songs built round refined harmonies between Laurent's and Jana's voices, two equally powerful, tender, sarcastic, melancholic or angry voices, deceptively simple guitar chords and razorsharp lyrics about life, death, and the confusing bits inbetween. On stage, they regularly blur the lines between songs and standup, taking you by the hand through a range of emotions, because life is equally tragic and grotesque. Eclectic but cohesive shows.

Since 2012, The Imaginary Suitcase released 9 albums, 3 EPs and a live album, and played roughly 400 concerts in Belgium, France and the Netherlands. In october 2024, The Imaginary Suitcase recorded a 5 songs EP under the gentle and professional guidance of Saule, whom they met earlier that year during a workshop in Arlon. To be released in the spring of 2025, with many, MANY live shows.

More than ever, to be continued…