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Liz Longley
Folk / Acoustic / Pop

Grand Prize Winner @ Rocky Mtn Folk Fest Showcase



Boston, MA / Phila, PA, Pennsylvania
United States

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Last Login:  11/22/2009
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   Liz Longley: General Info
Member Since6/3/2005
Band Websitewww.lizlongley.com
Band MembersLiz Longley will graduate from Berklee College of Music in 2010 having been awarded their highest honor for songwriting, the Scott Benson Scholarship. Her song "Rush" was chosen as the No. 1 song in Berklee's 2009 Songwriting Competition, and “Whatever Goes Up” was the No. 2 song in the contest a year ago. An engaging performer, Liz was selected by Berklee in ‘09 to represent the school at the annual Kennedy Center Conservatory Project in Washington, DC.

Her prowess in music is not strictly academic. Recent songs won Liz recognition in a trifecta of songwriting competitions in the folk scene for 2009: New Folk finalist at the Kerrville Folk Festival, Emerging Artist at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and Grand Prize Winner of the Rocky Mountain Folk Festival’s Songwriter Showcase. Liz Longley is a powerhouse songwriter with all the tools that make her the “find” of the folk scene for 2009.

‘The Telegraph’ of New Hampshire says, "Longley’s songs swell with honesty and genuine emotion that most of us are unable to admit to but recognize all the same.” Pop icon John Mayer broke into an impromptu rendition of Liz’s song ‘Queen’ during a visit to Berklee and has described her music as “gorgeous.” The Washington Post agrees and adds, “This voice won’t stay small long… singer-songwriter Liz Longley seems destined for a bigger audience.”

Liz is often accompanied by guitar talent Sarah Zimmermann. The two team-up for engaging vocal harmonies and a rapport with audiences that is filling venues throughout the region. In addition to regularly sharing the stage with Livingston Taylor, Liz has opened for acclaimed acts such as Colin Hay, Nanci Griffith, Kenny Rankin and Jonathan Edwards.

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InfluencesKarla Bonoff, Joni Mitchell, The Weepies!!!!, John Mayer, Paula Cole, Paul Simon, Dionne Warwick, Eva Cassidy, Fleetwood Mac, Low Millions, Jessica Andrews, Jewel, Sheryl Crow, Linda Ronstadt, Alison Krauss, Coldplay, Carole King, Train, Five for Fighting, Aretha, Ella, James Taylor, India.Arie, Nicole Nordeman, Train... and the list gets longer...



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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 4 2009 7:30P
Music for a Change @ Wilde Auditorium - Opening for Tracy Grammer W. Hartford, Connecticut
Dec 13 2009 2:00P
Prudential Center Boston, Massachusetts
Dec 15 2009 1:00P
Cafe 939 - Performer/Songwriter Show Boston, Massachusetts
Dec 19 2009 7:00P
THE TIN ANGEL Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jan 9 2010 8:00P
Chaplin’s Spring City, Pennsylvania
Jan 14 2010 8:00P
World Cafe Live - NYSC Series Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jan 23 2010 8:00P
The Stockbridge Theatre: Art Can Change the World/Janelle James Benefit Concert Derry, New Hampshire
Apr 23 2010 8:00P
Tupelo Music Hall - Opening for Patty Larkin! Londonderry, New Hampshire
Apr 24 2010 8:00P
Birchmere - Colin Hay/ Liz Longley opening Alexandria, Virginia
May 8 2010 12:00P
LIZ GRADUATES FROM BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC! Boston, Massachusetts
May 22 2010 8:00P
Private Event Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Aug 13 2010 12:00P
Rocky Mountain Folk Fest Lyons, Colorado
Aug 14 2010 12:00P
Rocky Mountain Folk Fest Lyons, Colorado
Aug 15 2010 12:00P
Rocky Mountain Folk Fest Lyons, Colorado
Oct 11 2010 7:30P
12 Voices at 49 West Annapolis, Maryland
Oct 30 2010 6:00P
Private Event - MCM Dinner Arlington, Virginia

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   About Liz Longley
Random facts:

I live for a good song and a great show. And peanut butter.

I grew up listening to Joni Mitchell and Karla Bonnoff. My dad would drive me around in our pea green Volkswagen buggy (which I called the wee-wee car) with the top rolled down and the music turned up so Joni Mitchell's 'Circle Game' was heard above the hum of the engine.

In high school, I was a marching band nerd. I played clarinet and in my senior year, I was a drum major. Marching band is where I met Sarah Zimmermann, the guitar goddess. We've been playing together for 5 years now. We're musical soul mates. :)

I've been blessed with amazing, devoted fans who come to shows with car loads of friends and family. I love you guys.

I like to donate blood. Try it sometime.

What I'm most proud of:

In October I ran my first marathon, the 2008 Marine Corps Marathon, to honor the life of my late cousin, Lt. Travis L. Manion. Check out his page on my top friends.

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What People are Saying:

"Gorgeous... just gorgeous!" - - John Mayer

"One of the sweetest-sounding voices we’ve heard in a long time - Liz Longley delivered a captivating set and a double standing ovation." - - Rob & Dave Dircks of Acoustic Long Island

"A world class singer... one of the best I've ever heard." - - Livingston Taylor

"Her voice spun sugar over the setting sun... it is so much more than her ethereal voice.... Longley's songs swell with honesty and genuine emotion." - - New Hampshire Telegraph

"I'm surprised a ribcage can hold so much heart." - - Martin Mallet

"A rare find with phenomenal vocal ability, ton and performance. Longley's lyrics have the spark and spunk of Patty Griffin, her voice has the eloquence and mastery of Alison Krauss. - - Taxi.com

"Longley delivers songs that stand out for their emotional honesty ….a lovely and powerful voice." - - Morning Call

"With a voice as delicate yet strong as this, people listen to what you have to say." Garageband.com

"This voice won't stay small long. Straight from Berklee College of Music, singer-songwriter Liz Longley traffics in the type of sweet, heartbreak-ready tones and guitar strummed melodies that seem destined to a bigger audience." - - The Washington Post Express

Check out Liz's music on itunes!

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Liz Longley's Friends Comments
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Eddie Chevy (Songwriter)

Eddie Chevy (Songwriter)



Nov 23 2009 1:28 AM

¡thanks! peace, eddie
Kat-tunes2ya

Kathy Falcey



Nov 20 2009 11:43 PM

Your music brings a RUSH TO MY HEART!
Miss you, call me girl we need to chat,
Kat
Gar Ragland

Gar Ragland



Nov 20 2009 11:42 PM

Hi there Liz- Great to hear from you. We just plugged your shows with Livingston Taylor and Shawn Colvin earlier this week. Thanks for your kind words. Keep in touch!

Gar

PS- tried to friend request you on facebook, and I wasn't able to do so!?!?
Jason Lusky - Check out the new tunes!

Jason Lusky - Check out the new tunes!



Nov 20 2009 11:42 PM

Hey, Thanks for the add!
Joy Miller

Joy Miller



Nov 19 2009 2:15 AM


Liz,

Thank you for adding me to your list of friends. I really appreciate it. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and write me a note.
My romance fiction novel with CD soundtrack due out in a few weeks.
Wishing you continued success and a wonderful musical creative week.

Peace and respect,

Joy Miller
My author profile page at myspace coming soon. I hope you will join me there too.

Trevor Jude Smith

Trevor Jude Smith



Nov 16 2009 1:00 AM

I saw you're playing the Wilde Auditorium in W.Hartford, CT. It's a great room in my hometown :) Hope all is well!
SUGARPUSHER

SUGARPUSHER



Nov 14 2009 7:55 PM

YOUR MUSIC IS BEAUTIFUL LIZ! WE WISH YOU LOADS OF SUCCESS :)
SUGARPUSHER

SUGARPUSHER



Nov 14 2009 7:55 PM

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE ADD LIZ! MUCH SUCCESS :)
John Longhitano

John Longhitano



Nov 11 2009 12:42 PM

No problem thank you its people like you who inspire me to wanna be better.
PeaceMachineGun

Clark Engelbert



Nov 10 2009 12:46 PM

LIZ!!!!!!!!!!!! Please please please come to Tucson, AZ. I will, and many other people will love you forever for it. You know what, just make it to the west coast sometime soon and the whole love offer still stands. Your music is gorgeous!!!
J. S. McKillips

J. S. McKillips



Nov 10 2009 12:46 PM

Thank you for the add
Jen Ketrow

Jen Ketrow



Nov 10 2009 12:46 PM

Your songs are most beautiful. Will you ever write a song about Gus?
FINNEYERKES (NEW VIDEO FOR HONEYMOON IS UP!!!!!!)

FINNEYERKES (NEW VIDEO FOR HONEYMOON IS UP!!!!!!)



Nov 10 2009 12:46 PM

hey
thank you so much for the add
we really appreciate it
hope you'll give our songs a listen and our albums a download
please let us know what you think
how are you? :]
FINNEYERKES (NEW VIDEO FOR HONEYMOON IS UP!!!!!!)

FINNEYERKES (NEW VIDEO FOR HONEYMOON IS UP!!!!!!)



Nov 10 2009 12:46 PM

cool shoes last night ha aha
Tom Arnold

Tom Arnold
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Nov 5 2009 3:02 AM

Thanks for the add Liz. I had a listen to your tunes. You have earned your accolades. You write lovely songs and sing expressively. Is that your friend Sarah playing on "Ain't too Good to be True"? Wonderful guitar on that song - alludes a little to Amos Garrett.
Alicia Lemke

Alicia Lemke



Nov 5 2009 3:02 AM

Thanks for listening, Liz!

You're voice is just lovely...it's so easy to get lost in your sound.

I would love to meet you at some point... it seems as though we have a lot of the same influences-- it would be fun to talk music. Hopefully I will run into you around Berklee, or perhaps at a show :-)


Take care!
Jared Salvatore (MISCHIEF AND MAYHEM UP NOW!!!)

Jared Salvatore (MISCHIEF AND MAYHEM UP NOW!!!)



Nov 5 2009 3:02 AM

hey Liz!! thank you so much for the kind words - we met at the end of Livingston's class one wednesday morning, and i'm so glad we did- your stuff is phenomenal! hope to run into you sooner rather than later... maybe do some writing?
Julia Santana

Julia Santana



Nov 5 2009 3:02 AM

Hi Liz
Thank you for your friendship!
Jools
Http://www.reverbnation.com/juliasantana
pat

pat



Nov 5 2009 3:02 AM

Get my Tin Angel tix today- so if I don't catch you before- will see/hear you then!!!!

stay well!

pat
Rein van den Berg

Rein Van den Berg



Nov 5 2009 3:02 AM

Hi Liz,

Perhaps you noticed - I bought your most recent CD (received Take You Down yesterday) and will try and make some P & P for a few local sites I contribute to.
Kind regards,

Rein
Linda M

Linda M



Nov 5 2009 3:02 AM

Thank you so much for adding me! Congrats on your NEW Song placement. I was a Canadian finalist last 2 years.
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Lady Blue



Nov 5 2009 3:02 AM

THX FOR THE ADD!

and check out the band page at
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Mattie McGrail

Mattie McGrail



Nov 5 2009 3:02 AM

Thanks for the add, listen and friendship Liz! Debut CD, "The Long Road of Doris Voxy" due out this November. I'll keep you posted on official release date! Peace! Mattie
Burlap and Bean

Burlap and Bean



Nov 5 2009 3:02 AM

You truly have NO idea how much we are looking forward to your show here on 11/7 and how thankful we are to be able to share your music with this community. You are incredibly talented and on top of that ~ a lovely woman!

See you soon!

T~
Rein van den Berg

Rein Van den Berg



Nov 5 2009 3:02 AM

Hi Liz,

You made a great CD! Check out my review at: http://www.altcountryforum.nl/2009/11/01/liz-longley-somewhere-in-the-middle/
Sorry for having written it in Dutch, but I assume you'll figure it out.

regards,

Rein / SMP
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