BIZALI
Acoustic / Alternative / Funk / Progressive / Soul

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The Band

Aaron Zahl - Songwriter, Guitarist, Vocals
Blythe Pepino - Lead Vocals
Daisy Palmer - Drummer, Percusionist, Vocals.
David Johnston - Bass, Vocals

About us


Inventors, expanders-upon and chief exponents of Flunk music, Bizali boil the copperpot of folk, mix with the silky tealeaves of soul, blend with smooth funk syrup and serve in a little teapot of swing.

Bizali formed in 2005 after meeting at university in Bristol. A common appreciation of artists such as The Bad Plus, Radiohead, Joni Mitchell, Jeff Buckley and Regina Spektor contributes to the bands unique sound. Earlier tunes demonstrate songwriter and guitarist Aaron Zahl’s folk influences from when Bizali comprised of just Zahl and vocalist Blythe Pepino. A constant stream of new material, evolving through and seasoned by electric live performances, and recent studio projects (Artisan Studios) showcases the bands ability to mould infectious groove and riff based tunes into energetic songs “brimming with funk and wit”.
As a result of winning the UK national final of the Global Battle of the Bands 2006 competition, Bizali have secured a full UK tour for June/July 2007 scheduled to coincide with a UK single release with Goldust Productions and mastering courtesy of Alchemy (Soho).


“The taste sensation of Hatchfest was Bizali. Four young students, they performed with the assurance and skill of seasoned players while having as much fun as the delighted crowd. Their original material blends soul and pop marinated in jazz and underpinned by super-smart drum and bass playing that effortlessly slips between funk and swing. They recalled the Pointer Sisters at times, with vocalist Blythe Pepino milking each song to the max […] you should seriously try to catch them.” – Venue Magazine. May 2006

“This ludicrously talented and assured young foursome’s highly original blend of soul, funk, rock and quirkyness lifts them head and shoulders above the crowd…” – Venue Magazine. July 2006

“Totally original band who use their considerable collective musical talents to make tight, inventive jazz-pop songs brimming with wit and funk”- Venue Magazine. October 2006

“The unfeasibly precocious Bizali wrap jazz, funk, folk and soul into a tight, no-nonsense package that’s good for the ears, head and feet. Fronted by the splendid-of-name Blythe Pepino and on a mission to blast preconceptions out of the water, find out exactly why this here town’s buzzing with their name.”
– Colston Hall Preview