This Shiznits play Taipei Artist Village

The Shiznits are a hot funk and soul band featuring veterans of the Taipei music scene. The band was formed by random jams at live music venues. The band's repertoire includes a strong collection of original songs, as well as numbers by Prince, James Brown and D'Angelo, and even a few reggae classics. Featuring the intensity of D.C. Rapier on saxophone, the explosive power of Nicolas Chenuet on trumpet, the rhythmic and funky guitar playing of Nick Brown and the soulful vocals of Arman Torus, the Shiznits' sound is driven by the rock-solid rhythm section of bassist Sean Su and drummer Daz Booker. Many of these names will be familiar to music fans in Taipei as both solo artists and members of other bands playing regularly around the city.

DC Rapier(U.S.A) is a huge voice in the blues genre in Taiwan. He also heads the band Bopomofo and Blurrs Brothers. He is the founder of the Blues Society of Taiwan.
He is a great performer with great energy on the stage. He plays the saxophone, guitar, harmonica and who knows what else.

Nick Brown (UK) is a humble and incredibly talented guitar player, singer and songwriter.
He is in heavy demand for gigs for his full sounding guitar playing and wide musical taste.

Nicolas Chenuet(France) is a seasoned trumpet player from France where he studied music. He worked as a musician before
coming over to Taiwan. The sky is the limit when he starts soloing.

Daz Booker(UK) is a drummer with great dynamic and groove and a great performer. He has played for nearly a decade with the Blues Vibrations
and Wild Alibis who play regularly in venues around Taipei.

Sean Su(Taiwan) is a groovy bass player. His bass playing is a reflection of the music he likes such as Jamiroquai, Incognito and many others.
He keeps his playing sharp by helping lay bass tracks for songwriters at Live Studio.

Arman Torus(Canada) is a songwriter. He has been writing for many years but playing solo in Taipei has been essential to
honing his songwriting skills.