Hank Card and Conrad Deisler began writing songs together in 1976 when both were under-grads at Princeton. When the pair moved to Austin in 1980 they hooked up with pedal steel/banjoist Tom Pittman.
Thus were the Austin Lounge Lizards born and they continue to this day, delighting crowds nationwide with their mix of top notch playing and hilarious lyrics that address many of the political and societal issues of the day.
Tom, Hank and Conrad are joined by bassist Boo Resnick and Korey Simeone on mandolin and fiddle on their 9th album "Strange Noises in The Dark". The album, the Lizard's first for Blue Corn Music, is a typically diverse affair. Given that the Lizards list as their influences Frank Zappa, Flatt &Scruggs, Steve Goodman and George Jones, among others, such diversity is not a surprise and is welcomed by their many fans around the world.
"Strange Noises in The Dark" features guest vocalist Kelly Willis on the tender track "We Always Fight When We Drink Gin" as well as the touching "Phil and Jesse" (the story of 2 retired Senators who can finally "be who they are"), the self-explanatory "Why Couldn't We Blow Up Saddam", and 11 other tracks of Lizard magic.
The Lizard's busy touring schedule should bring them to your area soon.
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.bluecornmusic.comTrack List:
1. Strange Noises in the Dark
2. We Always Fight When We Drink Gin
3. Susie Rosen's Nose
4. You Can Eat Dog Food
5. Jesse + Phil
6. Merchant's Lunch
7. Tastes Like Chicken
8. The Lonely Yodeler
9. Why Couldn't We Blow Up Saddam?
10. Snope's Glory
11. The Miracle baby
12. When I'm Cleanin' Windows
13. Maverick: A Love Song
14. Banana Slugs!: Racing Down the Field
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