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, Hempfest and
Bite of Seattle festivals, Austin, TX South By Southwest showcases,
and numerous radio and TV appearances. 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. Currently, Lizzy can most often be seen in the Pacific
Northwest performing with the Top-40 cover band Sway,
classic rock cover band Sugarpill, and country artist Nathan Arneson.
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