Help Us Reach the World!

What an incredible year 2011 has been!

After lying musically dormant for more than a decade, we recorded and released two albums on our own this year. We designed the artwork for both albums and made two video clips, for 'Won't Give Up' and our new holiday song, 'Christmas in Summertime', all by ourselves. We got our music on radio stations and podcasts throughout the US and the world, and we were nominated for various independent music awards, including the prestigious Hollywood Music in Media Award.

We pride ourselves on the fact that we've been able to do so much on our own.

We've been making music together for 14 years, but there's one thing we love more than making music, and that's sharing it.

So now, we're promoting our music on our own too. But self-promotion is turning out to be a lot tougher than we expected (especially with two kids who have to compete with the computer for our attention)! We're discovering that we really lack the know-how and the connections and the funds really get our music out into the world. And most importantly, self-promotion is so time-consuming, we don't have time anymore to do what we do best, which is making music!

So we're going to give crowd-funding a shot! We just started a project on Sponsume.com, and hope to be able to fund a world-wide promotion campaign in collaboration with independent record label, Blue Pie Records. Blue Pie co-released our EP 'The Orcas Sessions', and they believe in our music. Whatever amount we manage to raise, they will double it.

We want to build a professional team to reach the world with our music. YOU - our friends, family and fans, are a huge part of that team, and have helped us reach tons of new listeners, for which we thank you!

Now, you can be instrumental in helping us reach thousands of new listeners.



This video is 'A Day in the Life of This is lizzard', where we show how we spend our day, and how you can be instrumental in helping us out.


Please visit our project on Sponsume and help us reach the world with our music! Your generosity will not go unrewarded.

Thank you so much for your support, we wish you happy holidays from the bottom of our hearts, and the very best for 2012!

Sneak Preview Track Online!

We are super-excited to announce that This is lizzard's upcoming unplugged album, "The Orcas Sessions" is in the final stages of production! The 6-track EP will be available next month! For our fans only: Here is the sneak preview track "Wake Up and Dream"! And hey, let us know what you think - we'd love to hear from you! The track will be available for streaming until December 1st! "The Orcas Sessions" is an unplugged, trans-continental production, in collaboration with awesome multi-instrumentalist and third member of the band, Gene Nery. Anyone who knows us, knows that Orcas is our home away from home, and the album is inspired and motivated by the lasting friendships and musical inspiration we have there! This is lizzard Goes Green! This month, This is lizzard is going green in support of the number one environmental organization Greenpeace. When it comes to protecting our Earth, they don't know the meaning of giving up! We performed live at the Rainbow Warrior III Festival We dedicate "Won't Give Up" to you this month - thank you, Greenpeace, for never giving up! in Amsterdam on November 4th and were overwhelmed by the warm and dedicated volunteers who made us feel right at home there. Award Spotlight November 17th is the 2011 Hollywood Music in Media Award Ceremony and the title track of our album "Won't Give Up" has been nominated for best Pop song! It's going to be a killer event - our US promoter will be on the scene so we will keep you posted on this star-studded red-carpet event! We've also been nominated for the Starliners Radio Indie Award - show us the love and cast your vote while you still can! And finally, don't forget to join our Facebook page for up-to-the-minute updates on "The Orcas Sessions" - when it's ready for release, you'll be the first to know!

This is lizzard Goes Green!

This month, This is lizzard is going green in support of the number one environmental organization, Greenpeace! And in particular, our very own Greenpeace Nederland.
When it comes to protecting our Earth, they don't know the meaning of giving up!
We dedicate "Won't Give Up" to them - thank you for never giving up!

We're performing at the Rainbow Warrior Festival on November 4th in Amsterdam, if you're in the city, come see us live at 2pm on the festival grounds on Java Eiland, where the Rainbow Warrior III itself is moored.
Don't forget to download your very own copy of the single "Won't Give Up" for the price of a mere e-mail address on NoiseTrade!
By downloading "Won't Give Up", you'll also get two more free tracks off the album, and you'll receive our monthly newsletter - plus our solemn promise that we won't spam you!


The Orcas Sessions
The days are getting darker and This is lizzard's new unplugged album, "The Orcas Sessions" is in the final stages of production! The EP will be available online in December, just in time for Christmas!

"The Orcas Sessions" is an unplugged, trans-continental production, in collaboration with awesome multi-instrumentalist and third member of the band, Gene Nery. Anyone who knows us, knows Orcas is our home away from home, and the album is dedicated to the lasting friendships and musical inspiration we have there.

We'll be uploading a sneak preview track straight off the album very soon so, join the mailing list, follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook to be the first to know!


Award Spotlight
November 17th is the Hollywood Music in Media Award Ceremony and This is lizzard is one of the nominees for best Pop song! It's going to be a killer event - our US promoter will be on the scene so we will keep you posted on this star-studded red-carpet event!

This is lizzard has also been nominated for the Starliners Radio Indie Award - cast your vote now!

Perks & Awards!

One of the perks of being a independent musician is that you get to discover other independent musicians while you're busy trying to promote yourself. These are hard-working artists who are working their butts off to share their music with the world, just like us.
I've heard so many great musicians over the past few months, but this one in particular deserves a special mention. His name is Scott Carmichael, and there is just nothing I don't like about his music. The instrumentation, arrangements, harmonies, the tremendously good guitar-playing and unpredicability in his songwriting - all the ingredients are there and top notch. Especially his songs "Find Him" and "So Much More" just rub me the right way!
But, you know, don't take my word for it, though, let the music speak for itself:
Listen to Scott Carmichael

We are This is lizzard, we are independent, and we are tickled pink - want to know why?! We are in the running for three - count 'em - three independent music awards!

The Indie Reviewer Award (The TIR)
There are 2 weeks left for you to help us win this award! Click on the link and vote for 'Won't Give Up' by 'liking' or 'tweeting' it. We're in 2nd place at the moment, and winning this would mean exposure, prestige and appreciation from our peers, friends and industry professionals. (Winners to be announced on Oct. 15th)

The Hollywood Music in Media Award (The HMMA)
The HMMA, another very prestigious award, is chosen by industry profs, so no voting needed on this one... just keep those fingers and toes crossed! Check out the pretty official nomination we got even.




The Independent Music Awards (The IMA)
More info to come on this award!

The latest...

Man, these are some busy times!

Being an independent artist has its perks - total artistic freedom, flexible hours, complete control... But being independent also means doing everything on your own, and working every day on getting our music out there. Which we do with love and passion, naturally!

Here's the lowdown on what we've been up to lately...


Janeane Bernstein, host of Momz Rock the House on OC Talk Radio in California interviewed me. We had a great chat and she put together a great segment which you can listen to here. She also posted a bit of our video chat on YouTube. I'm lookin' to meet more rockin' musician Moms and Dads out there, drop me a line, I'd love to hear about your experiences about raising kids and making music!

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This is lizzard was featured on the premiere broadcast of brand beach station, Radio Waves. DJ Michael Anthony (aka DJ Beach Bum) and DJ Chris rocked it on their first show, promising much more awesomeness to fill those airwaves in the future. These guys have great taste in music (!) and a great sense of humor too.

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The nominees for the HMMA (Hollywood Music in Media Awards) were announced today, and guess who's on the list!

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This is lizzard will be featured next month on WhoTune's website and take part in the CMJ Music Compliation - more on that to come...!