Members: Luke Concannon & John Parker
A LITTLE BIOGRAPHY
Nizlopi are Luke Concannon and John Parker, two friends whove been writing and playing music together since their early teens. Luke handles the heartfelt lyrics, soulful vocals, and accompanies this with his beloved Guitar, while JP sets jaws-a-dropping with masterful Double-Bass playing, his breathtaking human Beat-Boxing, and a little extra Guitar playing of his own for good measure too! Together these boys have created a genre-defying sound all of their own thats earned them plenty of love around the UK and now the rest of the globe!
Since the release of their debut album Half These Songs Are About You, Nizlopi have earned a reputation as one of the hardest working bands in the UK, playing a never ending run of live shows in venues ranging from fans living rooms - 'Gigs in Digs' - to sold out appearances at Londons Shepherds Bush Empire, to festivals like Glastonbury, Edinburgh Fringe, The Big Green Gathering and the like
Live, Nizlopi are in their element. Their aim is to break down the barriers between performers and audiences, which gives their infamous, largely improvised shows, a feeling of intimacy, energy and over-whelming positivity; they enjoy nothing more than heading down into the crowd to play acoustically an unforgettable experience for anyone who gets to take part.
At the end of 2005 they achieved UK chart success with their huge number one hit 'JCB Song', and were introduced to the mad, fantastical world of TV land... Richard & Judy was probably the most surreal. It was a great time to build the exposure that the music deserves, and also allow the growth of the Indie label, FDM Records, Luka and Johnboi set up with family and friends. Nizlopis music has already begun to hit all corners of the globe with numerous licensing partnerships formed with labels in Europe, South Africa, North America and Australia.
In September 2006 Nizlopi released thier 'ExtraOrdinary' mini-album, which was aimed at giving the fans a taster of Nizlopi's evolved sound; capturing the energy and soul of thier renowned live performances in the studio setting. The CD being sold at gigs and online only from FDM's website, it trully is a 'for the fans' release, with thoasands of die-hards turning out for the accompanying 'ExtraOrdinary' Tour. The collection of highly emotive and beautifully crafted poignant songs includes the crowd favorite title track 'ExtraOrdinary' and the seminal colaboration with Hebredian Author and Activist Alastair McIntosh with 'Homage To Young Men'.
The future is an exciting one with the forthcoming release of the recently recorded 'second album', recorded at The Dairy in London and with a highly revered former Island Records Producer. Before then Nizlopi again have a full on summer of festival fun and the lads are also dead excited about their next UK and International Tours coming later this year - hope to see you there! (Please see www.nizlopi.com for all info).
SOME COOL LINKS
Check out Nizlopi's official websites...
Official Site
Mailing List
FDM Records label site
Message Board Community
MySpace Community Page
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ExtraOrdinary
Nimbles
said:
Hey everyone, just wanted to let you all know that Luke Concannon is playing a gig in Reading on Thurs the 28th April. I've added the link for anyone who's local enough to go. I'm totally making the 2hr drive to go!xXx http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2217532551#!/event.php?eid=196555423697627 Mar 30
Kitty
said:
extraordinary is a beautiful song! I wish Love is was on here Dec 04
Millie = ]
said:
Not only did i see you at Greenbelt but also brought your album Half Theese Songs are about you and loved it cant get you guys out my head! Come to greenbelt Next year and remeber to... BOUNCE BOUNCE BOUNCE! X Sep 17
Anotheralias
said:
You Guys rule, are you playing any festivals this year? i hope so. the beatboxing on call it up is intence. Mar 16
imnotbenji
said:
I have Nizlobsession. Feb 28
imnotbenji
said:
love extraordinary, can\'t wait til i can get some lyrics or maybe... just maybe some music for guitar or piano. Nov 20
imnotbenji
said:
feel like coming to the US anytime soon? like for instance... buffalo or erie? don\'t think so.. but its worth a shot... Nov 18
Clever Idiot
said:
Hi- I\'ve seen you guys around the parade before! Sep 27
synthboinkxamatoh
said:
awesome songs. very freestlye Sep 24
courtney_oneka
said:
guys. met you at lounge on the farm. your music was amasing and you were both realy nice guys, i got the album and it has been on repeat since. JCB is a fab song but i also loved all of your other songs. i especially loved your song glastonbury, is there any chance you could put it up for me to listen to. all my love and good wishes for the future. keep playing. peace to your hearts. Courtney xxxxx Aug 12
ashleyMICSKILLZ
said:
I Love U Guys... But Can U Add JCB As 1 Of Your Songs?? I Love It!! Thanx! Aug 05
brianne_m
said:
I I loooooove your JCB song and my little brother loves the music video for it! its actually sooo cute Jul 26
The42nd
said:
Saw you at guilfest on friday you were great I\'m surprised you were on so early. Any chance of putting the glastonbery song on here it is a masterpiece. Jul 17
Acrata
said:
one of the best new bands in britain.... hope sometime they come down all the way to Argentina!!! It will be easier for them to come down here than for me to go up there Jul 05
Cooneyy-xx
said:
You guys are awesome. =] Could you put JCB up here? That would be nice. =] Jul 05
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