The buzz
around the Conchords began at the Edinburgh Fringe Festivals
where their brilliant brand of spoof folk music achieved total
sell-out runs in 2002-2004, securing a Perrier nomination in
2003 for their show, ‘Folk the World.’ A hit radio series
broadcast on BBC Radio 2 quickly followed, charting the band’s
attempt to break into the UK music scene, led by their utterly
inept band manager. Written in a documentary style by Bret and
Jemaine and featuring hilarious original songs, the series
received great reviews and is available to buy and download now.
After two
massively successful series of their critically acclaimed
self-titled HBO show, Flight of the Conchords have acquired a
devoted international following. With a recently released
second album following their Grammy award-winning debut, this
guitar-playing comedy folk duo, New Zealanders Bret Mckenzie and
Jemaine Clement, are one of the hottest and most creative acts
around.
With the US
well and truly conquered, the Conchords returned to the UK in
May 2010 after a five year gap with a triumphant national tour.
Selling out in minutes and earning rave reviews along the way,
Bret and Jemaine proved that their lo-fi charm could light up
the country’s largest venues, leaving all who saw them hoping
they won’t stay away so long next time. In the meantime UK fans
will have to make do with their Radio Series (available in shops
now) and the DVDs of the TV series, which are also available to
buy.
For more
information on Bret and Jemaine, go to www.conchords.co.nz.
For
all US enquiries please contact Mike Martinovich at Flat Iron
Management through
elissa@flatironmgmt.com.
For
all Australasian enquiries please contact Fenn Gordon:
fenn@tandem.co.nz