Acoustic duo Hi Tide bring a tropical twist to modern folk-pop, uniting heartfelt songwriting with smooth harmonies and uplifting performances.
Hailing from the Cayman Islands, Shane Allenger and Sean Hennings have released fourteen studio albums—five of all-original songs and three Christmas collections—earning international chart success, SiriusXM features, and a growing worldwide audience.
Brightly uniting the heartfelt and the skilful, acclaimed acoustic duo Hi Tide deliver a uniquely tropical take on modern folk pop, and do so with grace and precision at the helm.
Backed by fourteen full-length studio albums, with five built exclusively from original songs - plus three Christmas Collections - Hi Tide are far from strangers to the scene. Their journey has led them to amass thousands of monthly listeners, and find themselves in the international charts for multiple singles.
Comprised of Shane Allenger and Sean Hennings, the creative duo Hi Tide have become renowned across the Cayman Islands and the global space at large for their colourful fusion of catchy classics and contemporary pop gems. Infectious song choices, softly expressive vocals and an uplifting energy on the stage has carved out a noteworthy reputation - and earned valued support from commercial radio and popular music blogs along the way.
Forever balancing a keen audience awareness with evocative and engaging musicianship, the band’s cover of Bob Marley’s ‘Waiting In Vain’ was released on an Italian Compilation album, and both their originals and covers have received extensive airplay on Satellite Radio – not least of all on Kenny Chesney’s ‘No Shoes Radio’, Sirius XM (Ch. 59).
As of 2026 the duo has released their latest folk-pop/reggae album. This record includes their 2023 single release “Island In The Sun” and their new single that is receiving rave reviews, the title track, Caribbean Way. Their expansive catalogue continues to be celebrated on Cayman Islands radio, and with their performance history spanning from mainland USA to Hawaii, Canada, Europe, South America and the Caribbean, including everything from private gigs and events to mini-tours and festivals, they continue to showcase a fearless devotion to the craft.
Hi Tide’s combination of passion and work ethic sees them consistently make time for writing, recording, and booking new shows, and as their audience reach expands, their passion for the process only grows stronger.