Live and Kicking

Last Saturday we performed live at a venue I used to go to in my early 20's, 't Paardacfé in 't Paard van Troje, The Hague. Talk about a blast from the past! It was rough waking up at 7am the next morning after a few hours sleep, but that's the price we pay for being rockin' parents... but you know what?
It was worth it.

We performed for the first time with an excellent musician, Jayson Bouwens, pictured here. It was great performing as a trio again - as most of you know, we've only ever performed with Gene Nery as a trio in the Pacific Northwest. It's awesome having a versatile and dedicated musician like Jayson to perform with here in the Netherlands.

As far as we're concerned, this was the first of many more gigs with him in future!

In With the New

What is it about inspiration? Some days, you can't find it even if it were standing smack in front of you, and other days, it sneaks up behind you and plops right down in your lap.

Roland picked up the guitar last week and together we wrote three new songs. It never ceases to amaze me how our music develops and changes through the years, and these new songs are a whole new direction for us, yet again. It's not exactly pop, not exactly rock, it's not exactly anything. Bare naked soul, that's what I call it.

You see, we just can't stick to one genre. We both think music is too diverse and awesome to confine ourselves to only one style, which admittedly, can be confusing for some, but a breath of fresh air for others. But you know, trying to make music with the sole purpose of pleasing every single person who hears it is an exercise in futility. We make music because we can't not make music, and that music comes from heart and soul, regardless of genre.

I'm looking forward to playing live and intimate on Saturday June 30th at my old stomping grounds, 't Paardcafé in Den Haag. I spent many a late night and early morning there, attended concerts there, even performed there in my early 20's as a very ambitious and spotlight-happy young woman. The thought of jumping back up on those boards again with a whole new musical message to convey sends me straight into the 'lake of me' - wow, have I come a long way.

So with all these old memories going on, I guess the need for something new was too strong to ignore. Old times, new songs. Makes sense to me.

Spring has Sprung!

It's official - the sun is out and little green things are popping out everywhere. Spring is here, if not very much on its way! Here's the latest...

New Video!
Hold on to your hats: here is our new video clip for 'How Come!

War Child
Liz sang live for War Child last week! The Radio 538 voor War Child campaign has raised enough money to take thousands of children out of the war! Here are some photos of the live performance:

It's Here!

*ahem*
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. We are proud as punch to announce the arrival of our latest musical achievement...   The Orcas Sessions!

This brand new 6-track unplugged EP is now available on bandcamp and iTunes.

When you download the EP on bandcamp, you receive the official album artwork + lyrics as PDF + the "Christmas in Summertime" video, all for only $5.99!

A huge massive thank you to our dear friend and musical soul-mate, Gene Nery for making this EP possible - it just wouldn't be the Orcas Sessions without him.

The album is dedicated to and inspired by the lasting friendships we've made on Orcas Island, our home away from home. We hope you love listening to it as much as we loved making it!

Order a physical copy of the limited edition digipak EP for only €7,50 (not including shipping) here!


Christmas in Summertime Video
 Watch the official Christmas in Summertime video clip!


Handicap This! Won't Give Up
Each month, we dedicate the title track of our debut album, "Won't Give Up" to an especially inspiring person or organization that shows us what never giving up really means. This month it's Handicap This!, an empowering theater group that travels the country conquering society's judgments about people who live with limitations, using positive energy and powerful drama. Hats off to them for never giving up!

*For our fans in the Netherlands: don't miss our live performance on December 14th at the Christmas market in Westdorpe! We'll be playing at 16.30, 17.30, 18.30 and finally at 19.45.


Happy holidays from This is lizzard!

One Week to Go!

With one week to go, This is lizzard is getting ultra excited about the release of the new EP, 'The Orcas Sessions'. This transcontinental production in collaboration with third member of the band, Orcas Island local and awesome multi-instrumentalist, Gene Nery, will be available next week!!

After working 13 years on our debut album 'Won't Give Up', we decided not to wait too long with a second. Actually, the idea to record these songs was a spontaneous one. We were rehearsing for a gig in Gene's living room last Summer when we said to each other: "We should've recorded that!" So we got together and did just that. And more. Gene sent additional recordings over the internet to Roland, who put it all together, then mixed and mastered the whole thing here in Stolk Music Studio.

We just can't wait to share it with you!

One week left to listen to the sneak preview track 'Wake Up and Dream' here!

Christmas Single

Next week is also the unveiling of our original holiday song, "Christmas in Summertime" (which is also included in the EP). It's an unplugged Christmas song in our unique style, which focuses on one of our main themes - being far away from the ones we love.
(Our fans down under should get a kick out of it too, as they really do get to spend Christmas in the summertime!)
We'll be releasing it together with an awesome new video clip next week!

Upcoming Performance
December 14, Westdorpe Christmas Market
Times t.b.a.
We will also have copies of 'Won't Give Up' and the brand new EP 'The Orcas Sessions' for sale - come on by, enjoy the market and the music!
It's Not Easy Being Green
We are still going green in support of Greenpeace Nederland this month, and would like to pay special attention to their latest action against the building of a second nuclear power plant in the south of Holland and burying the waste under the ground... They sure know how to get their point across! Here's to Greenpeace for never giving up!

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!

Sneak Peek

For those of you who didn't know yet, This is lizzard is going to release an acoustic EP this Christmas! The album was recorded on Orcas Island in collaboration with our good friend and third member of the band (only once a year unfortunately), multi-instrumentalist and incredible singer, Gene Nery.
I can't wait to share it with all of you! We'll be posting a sneak preview of one of the tracks off the album next month! Meantime, here's a sneak preview of the cover:

It's still Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and all this month, This is lizzard is going pink to show our support. This month, we dedicate "Won't Give Up" to those who are fighting this battle, to those who are supporting and caring for others who are struggling with it and for those who are searching for a cure.
Here's to you for never giving up.
Download "Won't Give Up" here, for the price of an e-mail address. Any tips received on NoiseTrade for the month of October will be donated by This is lizzard to the Breast Cancer Awareness Fund so that researchers won't ever give up on finding a cure.

The Awe-coustic Sessions

Roland, Gene and I are recording an acoustic EP, due for release this Christmas! It'll be six tracks of acoustic songs, lots of awesome intertwining guitar licks and close harmonies. It'll be just awe-coustic.
While it's 75 degrees outside, we've got a white Christmas on our minds...

Here are a few shots of recording in progress...

 Roland tuning up...

 Gene setting up the system for the first track.

 Gene checking the levels.

 Liz listening to the guys' awesome intro.

 Waiting for a plane to fly by...

 Gene and Roland sipping the musician's nectar of life.

Liz lubicrating her vocal chords.













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