Bassist Lizzy Daymont was born and raised in Hinsdale, IL. Beginning piano studies at age 6, she went on to play alto sax in grade school before picking up the guitar at age 9. After playing guitar in her first band, she then moved to the bass where she has concentrated the most effort ever since. She studied bass performance at Berklee College of Music in Boston, performed in several bands, then moved to Seattle. There Lizzy has been a member of a succession of rock bands playing the Northwest club and festival circuit. Performance highlights include shows at Seattle's Bumbershoot and Bite of Seattle festivals, Austin, TX South By Southwest showcases, and numerous radio and TV appearances with artist Susan Robkin. She has worked in the studio with Steely Dan guitarist Elliott Randall, famed studio bassist Tony Levin, and legendary session drummer Jerry Marotta. Lizzy is available for hire as a bassist and participates in various recording sessions and live shows around Seattle. She is comfortable in almost any musical setting and plays a variety of instruments including fretless bass, electric or acoustic guitar and keyboards. She is a member of ASCAP and The Recording Academy's Pacific NW Branch. She and her husband, drummer Pete Johnston, also write and record their own music at their studio in Seattle (see Pete and Lizzy.com). Currently, Lizzy's main project is being the bassist for original band Half Zaftig, featuring Seattle guitarist/writer Yogi. She can also be seen playing bass with industrial metal artist Charlie Drown.

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