Artist description FIZZ is a female fronted band that combines pop melodies with flowing ska rhythms, high-energy punk drum patterns and fresh modern guitar riffs. This mix creates a festive party atmosphere that makes FIZZ's live show feel like an audio-visual carnival. The band has recently performed with Canadian Recording Artists, JOYDROP and 80's Favorite, Eddie Money. They have toured regionally in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia. In July, FIZZ was competed in the Pittsburgh Area Semi-finals of the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands. FIZZ music is also featured in the Tiara Films Production (Hollywood, CA) "INDUSTRY GIRL." This band is by far one of the hottest on the Pittsburgh Scene and is rapidly growing in the regional market.

Music Style Pop Rock with Ska, Alternative and Punk influences

Musical Influences Sublime, Prince, Letters to Cleo, No Doubt, Green Day, Pearl Jam, The Beatles, Smashing Pumpkins, Bob Marley, Poison and Bare Naked Ladies

Similar Artists No Doubt

Artist History When this Pittsburgh based group was formed in December 1997, band members answered the name LADYBUG FIZZ. After enduring significant personnel changes is the early part of 1998, "LADYBUG" was tossed and FIZZ was born.

Group Members Becca Smith- cute, energetic, spunky vocalist/song writer. Josh Smith- bass player/song writer/resident comedian. DES - guitarist/song writer/big Chef lookin' dude. Jed Blazanin chick magnet/drummer/accessory percussionist. Guest Musician on The Everlasting Sugar Shocker: Matt Oeler- Keyboards

Instruments Electric Guitar, Bass, Drums, Accessory Percussion, Keyboards

Albums Everlasting Sugar Shocker (Recorded at Plus Minus Studios, Pittsburgh, PA) - Released April 24, 1999

Press Reviews "Fizz's new CD, 'The Everlasting Sugar Shocker,'... is pretty tasty but won't rot your teeth." -McKeesport Daily News June 3, 1999 "I am a bona-fide FIZZ fan" -Renee, Z98FM Radio Charleroi, PA "With songs like Mark's Girlfriend...(is a Whore) you can easily tell that the band has a good sense of humor" -Rock 'n Roll Reporter June 1999 "I really like the CD" -Spencer 105.9 The X Pittsburgh, PA

Additional Info E-mail us at GetFizzed@aol.com for more information

Location West Mifflin, PA - USA

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