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. Liz is a life-long multi-instrumentalist whose evocative songs have been inspired by rock veterans such as Neil Young and Tom Petty. Lilli is an award winning songwriter from indie rock mecca Athens, GA, whose looping a cappella performances have been called a “one woman Sweet Ho...

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. Liz is a life-long multi-instrumentalist whose evocative songs have been inspired by rock veterans such as Neil Young and Tom Petty. Lilli is an award winning songwriter from indie rock mecca Athens, GA, whose looping a cappella performances have been called a “one woman Sweet Honey in the Rock.” 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.