Ani DiFranco has praised Liz’s music as “Gorgeous”, adding “I love it!” Internet listeners agree. Liz was voted the No. 1 all-time female vocalist in Garageband.com’s acoustic category in May of 2006.
Liz’s first recordings caught the attention of WC Handy award winner, Jim Tullio. Separated by a generation in age, the two songwriters teamed-up to write the internet smash, “Naked Trees”. The song became the No. 1 all-time song (amid 3,400 songs) in Garageband.com’s acoustic S/S category in ’06.
Her solo songwriting is garnering praise as well. This spring, Berklee College of Music honored her with their Songwriting Division Achievement Award. What’s more, ‘Whatever Goes Up’, a metaphorical song about life’s highs and lows, was ranked the No. 2 song in Berklee College of Music’s 2008 songwriting competition and was just awarded the Grand Prize in Innovation Entertainments' Lo-Budget Songwriting Competition. And her honest vocal approach has not gone unnoticed at the well-known music school---—Liz is among a handful of vocalists selected to perform at the Berklee Performance Center for their "Singer's Night" this spring.
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 coffeehouses and venues throughout the region. Liz has performed at the Philly Folkfest, Club Passim’s in Boston, Tupelo Hall in New Hampshire, Philly’s World Café, Chaplin’s and the Steel City Coffeehouse. She has shared the stage with Rik Emmett, Andy Pratt, Lucy Kaplansky, John Flynn, Jeffrey Gaines, and will be opening for Livingston Taylor & Kenny Rankin this summer. Cited as one of the ‘Top Ten Moments’ in ’05 for her performance on NBC’s 10! TV show, Liz is a captivating performer who bonds an audience to her music.
Below is a video for 'Naked Trees', a song Liz co-wrote with Jim Tullio. ENJOY!
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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 4 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.
Oh and I'm hooked on the Bachelorette this season... anyone?
What most people don't know about me:
I'm currently training for the Marine Corps Marathon to honor the life of my late cousin, Lt. Travis L. Manion. Check out his page on my top friends.
It was great getting to catch you and Sara perform again at Barrington last night. A great night of music. You two are both some of the finest talents you will find anywhere!
And I am hooked on 'Queen" The vocals and melodies in that song are really touching and brilliant.
Always great to see ya's
Keep me posted on future gigs. I will def try to get over to the WCL gig. I have many great things about the show.
Best wishes,
Rob Whitekettle
p.s. I do plan on doing a review of last night show, but i will let you read it before posting it! : )
Hi Liz, I hope you had a Great Fourth of July!! Take a look at my new pictures I added on my site, especially of my Baby Pug Daisy Duke!! Take care, talk to you soon. Rita
awesome songs - wow - glad to be your myspace friend! keep up the good work! take care and all the best for you! whenever you come to Germany let me know!
Thanks for stopping by myspace. You are an incredible talent. Your lyrics, music and singing style remind me of Joni Mitchell. I am looking forward to hearing more from you as time goes on.
Hope to see and hear you on Sat July 5th at the Barrington coffee. Looking forward to hear some more of you great songs and music and taking more photos.. Have a great night! Jeff
Hi Liz, Thanks for writing a song that ALWAYS reminds me... to jump on my bed and dance with my shoes off and reminds me that, that's what living's for! My inspiration when the going gets tuff... thanks for writing and singing such an AWESOME tune... YOU ROCK! Kat says so! Hope your 4th is a BLAST!
Sorry I haven't gotten back to you in a while. But I have been trying hard to responding to all of you. All of you know have exceeded fifteen thousand friends and I thank you all for your support and kindness.
Hey I'm inviting you and your friends to please feel free to down load my "Catch-Up" the second song. I opened them up no charge just click on down load by the smaller picture of myself. Just a small token of my appreciation to you.
Again thank you all for passing by and your support.
