Once New Zealand’s “fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo a cappella-rap-funk-comedy folk duo,” Flight of the Conchords is now one of America’s most beloved new acts. With their self-titled HBO TV show, Bret McKenzie and Jermaine Clement have been blowing away professional comics and music fans for the past two years.

Flight of the Conchords is a semi-autobiographical portrayal of McKenzie and Clement as a New Zealand duo struggling to make it big in America. The show just concluded its second season to rave reviews, and songs from the show are available on the group’s eponymous album. A previous release, 2007’s The Distant Future EP, netted Flight of the Conchords a Grammy for Best Comedy Album.

Though their songs may be parodies, McKenzie and Clement are slowly winning over the States with their genuinely funny schtick.

Flight of the Conchords perform at The Joint May 23 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $51 and $71.

By Caitlin McGarry