Spotlight: This is lizzard

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Webpage: http://www.thisislizzard.com
Location: Eastsound, WA, USA
Description: Our music is diverse and dynamic, with contrasts and varied arrangements, based on alternative-pop/rock with country, soul, reggae and funk influences.
Biography: Lizanne Hennessey: lead vocals/lyrics Roland Stolk - all instruments/backing vocals "Your track had rousing energy that moved us as listeners... Your lead vocals really grabbed us. We think your rhythmic elements on this release can hang with the best of them. Tight, clean and interesting playing. Keep writing those anthems." - Hello Music, April 15, 2011 "I really love your sound, its fresh and comforting and I loved it the minute I heard. I would love to see you all live!!!" - Erin (Fan N1M), April 23, 2011 This is lizzard was founded in 1998 by American singer/lyricist Lizanne Hennessey and Dutch musician/composer Roland Stolk. Their music is based on alternative pop/rock and strengthened by a mix of their favorite genres, including funk, soul, reggae and country. Lizanne says: "When Roland and I met, we found out pretty quickly what is it we do best together: making music. We formed This is lizzard in 1998 and have never stopped making music since. But for lots of reasons, most of them beyond our control, releasing an album just never happened... until now. Thirteen years later, we are proud to announce the release of our debut album, 'Won't Give Up'. The title says it all. We never did give up, and we won't give up when it comes to fulfilling our dreams and sharing our music." The husband-and-wife duo This is lizzard pride themselves on the tremendous diversity and outstanding musicianship and production on 'Won't Give Up'. Their music is like nothing and everything you've ever heard before; familiar yet unpredictable, the album can lull the listener into a dream-like state then deliver a wake-up call full of power and positive energy. About Roland: Dutch-born musician/composer Roland Stolk graduated with honors from the Rotterdam Conservatory of Music, where he studied piano and vibraphone. He is a multi-instrumentalist and is proficient on piano, keyboard, percussion, drums, vibes and guitar. During his extensive touring experience throughout the Netherlands in the 90's with Dutch artists such as Matilda Santing and Herman van Veen, Roland began to focus on his studio engineering skills with the first-rate production on 'Won't Give Up' as the result. About Lizanne: Lizanne Hennessey was born in the USA, and moved to the Netherlands when she was fifteen. She is a singer/lyricist by nature, 100% self-taught and writes lyrics in English, her native language. She was active in various bands and studio sessions when she met Roland, and not long after, formed This is lizzard together. They've been making beautiful music together ever since.
Press Release: For immediate release contact: Roland Stolk or Lizanne Hennessey: thisislizzard@hotmail.com This is lizzard release long-awaited debut alternative-pop album 'Won't Give Up'. May 2011, Eastsound WA Lizanne Hennessey and Roland Stolk, a.k.a This is lizzard have just released their long awaited debut album Won't Give Up. This 10-track alternative/pop/rock album is a powerful and lyrically compelling compilation of original works praised by Hello Music as an album that 'can hang with the best of them'. The album was officially released on April 8, 2011 on Orcas Island, WA, which is Lizanne and Roland's home away from home. Award-winning, Dutch multi-instrumentalist Roland Stolk utilized his outstanding musicianship when composing the songs for the album. He also played all the instruments and produced the release under his own label, Stolk Music Records. American-born Lizanne Hennessey is a singer and lyricist by nature who writes hard-hitting lyrics and melodies and has a unique, diverse vocal style. Won't Give Up is the result of 13 years of musical collaboration between Roland and Lizanne, who are incidentally married with children as well. They live in the Netherlands, which is where the album was recorded, and will be promoting the album throughout the Pacific Northwest this Spring/Summer. For additional information about This is lizzard, please visit: www.thisislizzard.com www.numberonemusic.com/thisislizzard ### Contact information: Roland Stolk, Lizanne Hennessey tel. USA: 360-376-6969 tel. NL: +31-647-301-884 e-mail: thisislizzard@hotmail.com url: www.thisislizzard.com