NEW MOUNTAIN KICKERS w/ Barleycorn, The Shiz

NEW MOUNTAIN KICKERS w/ Barleycorn, The Shiz
April 4, 8:00 PM
Ages: 21+

THE SHIZ

The Shiz's taut brand of Roots Rock and Soul may be one of the most original sounds to come out of New Orleans in decades. From bluegrass to afro-punk, Shiz Rock is unexpectedly stirring... and a damn good time. The Shiz is an almost all woman quartet founded in 2009 by its songwriters Lilli Lewis and Liz Hogan. Liz is a life-long multi-instrumentalist whose gritty songs have been inspired by truth seekers like Neil Young and Nina Simone. Lilli is an award winning singer/songwriter from indie rock mecca, Athens, GA with an arsenal of compositions celebrated by DIY scenes all over the US and abroad. Liz and Lilli have been traveling and making music together since they met in 2004. Their screamin' harmonica and relentless keys are joined by Mel McElveen and Wade Hymel on drums and bass. The fated four skillfully balances expansive rock grooves without losing sight of the anatomy of a great song, yielding easy tunes with a message and an edge, drenched in the soul of the south. www.shizrock.com

☆ Opening act(s): Barleycorn, The Shiz

We are the New Mountain Kickers. A "Popgrass" band located in the inner sanctum of the midwest in a little town called Madison, Wisconsin. As It currenty stands our small troop consists of four members. On Lead vocals and acoustic guitar we feature the illustrious Caitlin Saucier. Backing up Caitlin on the banjo with interludes of pure ear gold, is the Amazingly talented Todd Hanson. Sitting behind the Drums, pounding the heart into the music, you will find Captian Gustav Ryberg. And of course finishing up the line up, on the bass guitar, the Spectacular Nate Collier. And here we are now. Ready to take on the world, and charge it a three dollar cover.....