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Semi-On is a band of five who live, work, and play in Japan. Two Canadians, one British, one Australian, and one local. Formed by chance under a chorus of cicadas. ('Semi' means cicada in Japanese. Who doesn't love cicadas?)

At any given moment, you can catch them with an array of instruments within reach: from roots-inspired fiddle, banjo, and mandolin, to funked-up guitar and bass grooviness... melodic clarinet, pianica, xylophone, and fluid beats, all speckled with random bird calls and vocals that entice and devour. Unified by the love of trans-genre music and the spontaneity of the jam. An eclectic bunch. Great energy and fun to watch live.