Feeling the energy Aug 15, 2009
Past acts have included Joan Jett, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Liz Phair and Papa Roach. This year's festival with BEP as the headlining act is being touted by promoters as the best line-up ever. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Will Braves take series at Wrigley? Jul 9, 2009
Let s end this bloggage with a tune from Liz Phair s stellar 1993 album Exile In Guyville (don t know why she stopped making music as good as this, but I wish she d resume) ... STRATFORD-ON-GUY by Liz Phair ... DOB - Very nice on the Liz Phair. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Albums come alive when bands now hit the stage Jul 5, 2009
Others getting in on the action represent alt-rock (Liz Phair, the Lemonheads, the Meat Puppets, Sonic Youth), hip-hop (Public Enemy and Jay-Z), and country (Lucinda Williams). Prog-rockers and art-damaged combos also love to play brand-new concept albums straight through, as the Decemberists and Mastodon recently did. (Boston Globe)
Don't Call Me Avril Jul 5, 2009
") } Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Photo Gallery Browse Bands by Name Or enter a band name below to search: Find a Band A-Z -- by Corey Moss Alexandra Slate is the victim of a new stereotype. "There's no way I can ever wear a white tank top and cargo pants, which is too bad because I don't mind wearing that stuff," the 22-year-old singer grumbled. Slate is part of a new crop of rocker chicks who, no matter how hard they fight it, are being called Avril Lavigne wannabes. And they're fighting it hard.... (VHI.com -- MTV.com Music News)
Actor Donovan gets some 'Notice' on Fenway's mound Jul 4, 2009
Pixies do Doolittle Following in the footsteps of Built to Spill and Liz Phair, who played past albums in their entirety on recent tours, Boston-bred indie fan faves the Pixies will be performing all of Doolittle on their upcoming European tour. Black Francis, Kim Deal, Joey Santiago, and David Lovering will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their seminal CD by playing it front to back, including related B sides, during the tour that begins in Dublin in October. (Boston Globe)
McLouth, Chipper and Mac in 3-4-5 spots? Jun 6, 2009
DOB - Regarding your response on Liz Phair. I stand by my brilliant moniker on her first three albums. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
For Dar Williams, getting to 'Promised Land' meant making some tweaks Apr 2, 2009
In reality, Williams said, Wood (whose credits include Pete Yorn, Liz Phair and the Smashing Pumpkins) did bring a rock aesthetic to aspects of "Promised Land." In particular, he brought in a drummer, Travis McNabb of Better Than Ezra. But Williams said Wood also understood the importance of keeping her voice at the center of the songs. (North County Times)
Rachael Yamagata Hits the Road for Spring Tour in Support of Latest Release: Elephants... Teeth Sinking Into Heart Feb 24, 2009
Her tours have included runs with Adams, Lamontagne, Moore, Liz Phair, Gomez, and most recently Sara Bareilles. She has also played shows with Pete Townsend, Aimee Mann, David Gray, Damien Rice, and Air. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
STARS' POWER OUTAGE Feb 22, 2009
On newsstands now, you can see singer Liz Phair lounges in an ad for Banana Republic, Madonna vamping for Louis Vuitton, tennis star Maria Sharapova toting a Cole Haan bag instead of a racket and Matthew McConaughey selling Dolce & Gabanna's cologne - even though he was a pitchman for Stetson just a few years ago. Well for many, the gig may be up. (New York Post -- Business)
Sunday Business Feb 22, 2009
On newsstands now, you can see singer Liz Phair lounges in an ad for. . (New York Post -- Business)
When pop goes commercial Feb 13, 2009
We can now report that Liz Phair (right) has officially taken the last exit out of "Guyville." The one-time indie-rock queen of the '90s has adamantly shed the lo-fi aesthetic of her earlier critically acclaimed work since going mainstream pop in 2003 ... Because hey, when you think of $275 cashmere cardigans, you think of Liz Phair, right. (Boston Globe)
