Conrad Deisler on guitar and vocals, Hank Card on rhythm guitar and vocals, Tom Pittman on banjo and dobro and vocals, Darcie Deaville on fiddle and mandolin and vocals, and Julieann Banks on bass and vocals.
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Lizard arrangements often include harmonies and instrumental parts that are themselves a spoof of the conventions of bluegrass, country, rock, and pop music. So it's no surprise that the group counts among its influences Frank Zappa, George Jones, Spike Jones, Flatt & Scruggs, Tom Lehrer, and Steve Goodman.
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Phone: 615-262-6886
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Email: mike@classactentertainment.com
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Phone: 512-268-3048
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Austin Lounge Lizards
P.O. Box 49152
Austin, Texas 78765
NEW LIZARD SONG AND VIDEO - "Too Big To Fail"
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The Austin Lounge Lizards have been performing satirical folk music in Austin and around the US and Canada for more than 28 years. The Lizards have become the darlings of activist groups, who have relied on their songwriting talents to parody subjects such as abuses of the pharmaceutical industry, media conglomerates, health care and more. Their recording of Irving Berlin's "C-U-B-A" was featured in Michael Moore's most recent movie, "Sicko."*********************
The Austin Lounge Lizards have delighted audiences from Texas to California, from Canada to the U.K., with their inventive style of satirical folk, country and bluegrass. Based in Austin, Texas, since they formed in 1980, the Lizards have honed their music into a knife-sharp art form. ******************************
Trademarks of a Lizards song are highly literate, sharply pointed lyrics that poke fun at politics, love, religion and the culture in general. For example, among the songs on their latest CD, "The Drugs I Need", are the title song and four others commissioned by Consumers Union and other advocacy groups. The Lizards tackle the pharmaceutical industry, health insurance, big media and big oil, and excessive credit card debt (a touching duet entitled "Xmas Time for Visa" with guest vocalist Tish Hinojosa). "The Drugs I Need" is the Lizards most topical album yet.************************
The Lizard musical style features precise four- and five-part vocal harmonies and instrumental mastery.The Austin Lounge Lizards grew out of the songwriting relationship between Hank Card and Conrad Deisler, who met when they were history majors at Princeton University and started writing songs together in 1976. Eventually Card, an Oklahoman, and Deisler, a Texan, ended up at the University of Texas law school together, when they hooked up in 1980 with banjo and steel guitar player Tom Pittman, who had the right academic credentials (a degree in philosophy from the University of Georgia). Joining the band later were the newest Lizards, Toronto-born Darcie Deaville. Her background includes tours with Ray Wylie Hubbard, Eliza Gilkyson, and Toni Price; and American, Canadian, and European performances in "Woody Says," a theatrical tribute to Woody Guthrie and Shreveport Louisiana native Julieann Banks who cut her comedic teeth with Rotel & The Hot Tomatoes and later led her own bands as well as touring with such renown artists as Percy Sledge. Originally playing Austin and Texas dates while keeping day jobs as varied as bailiff, construction foreman and administrative law judge, the band has been touring nationally since 1987.***********
The music of the Austin Lounge Lizards is played on bluegrass and Americana-themed radio shows as well as some of the more "in the know" independent radio stations. The band has appeared at festivals and in concert across the U.S., in Canada, and in the U.K. They have been featured in NPR's Morning Edition, and on the radio programs Mountain Stage and E-Town. "The Drugs I Need" is the Lizards' 10th CD and their second on the Houston-based Blue Corn label.**************
Here's a delightful little blurb from "Relish Now" a music and culture publication from North Carolina: LIZARD TALES: The Austin Lounge Lizards have been making music for 25 years, earning a reputation for slaughtering sacred cows. The band - a showroom of tropical shirts - has released nine albums, all dedicated to satirically skewering politics, love, religion and whatever passes for culture.*****************
And from the Austin American Statesman: These Lizards do More Than Lounge Around Austin The Austin Lounge Lizards might have a local flavor and name, but the group has performed in venues across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Their style is based on both satire and folk as they mix famous Texas country sounds with biting lyrics. The Austin Lounge Lizards cleverly bring out the humor in subjects ranging from politics to religion to love, an ability made clear on their most recent release, "The Drugs I Need."
It's
that Time again Buckaroos to slide on those Ballerina Shoes and find a
Dance Floor to unleash your Weekend Groove! Sometimes one just needs to
go out and let it Flow, it's Natures' way of making one well! So make
plans today for a Great Weekend and unleash that Love Groove and let
someone feel your Mojo! The Boogie is On!
crone pride day at the carousel lounge saturday september five! lili and walter 6-6:45, regan brown 6:45-7:15, african drum group 7:15-7:45, mo mcmorrow 7:45-8:15, dana mcbride 8:15-9. avoid the ut football traffic and bring cash for the bar. 1110 e 52nd. st. 452-6790.
'Stupid Texas Song.' Texans must have a terrific sense of humour. Reminds me of one of my most favourite songs - Texan Chris Wall's 'Something to Shoot.' With great appreciation, Keef.
Julieann, thanks so much for the kind words about the pics of the Save Artz Ribhouse Benefit!!! It was a magical night and one I will never forget, made all the more special by the wonderful musical performances!!! Thanks for playing!
Hey Guys, Great to see you all on Myspace! I'll be down next week to visit the family and play a few shows and hopefully get to see you. I'll buy the first and maybe even the second round.
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