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"Rebellious lyrics evoke a liberal mindset and this singer/songwriter isn't holding anything back. Tackling such hot topics as religion, politics, racism, and drugs, Liz Berg doesn't stray from anything controversial. Her music is straight-forward pop-rock with steady rhythms and catchy choruses. Liz boasts a strong singing voice and her powerful sophomore record is one that will get her name out in the industry."
J-Sin - Smother Magazine
"Singer-songwriter Liz Berg's rough-around-the-edges approach infiltrates her second album, Caattails, with a smattering of PJ Harvey-like vocals, The inherent spookiness of Polly Jean's compositions are absent from this effort, but Berg makes do with her own brand of "I am woman, hear me roar" rock. "Silent" stands out as a Celtic-enhanced ditty."
-Janine Schault - The Illinois Entertainer
"Inspired by some of the strongest voices of the New Wave Era, Liz Berg aspires to make sexy pop-rock tht is also smart, gutsy, and meaningful. She describes her new album "Coattails" as "social commentary on the tests of morality and forgiveness that paralyze government, religious institutions and relationships." She's at her best on the opening track, "God Says," which ranks beside other great musings on the ALmighty such as Cursive's "Happy Hollow" and XTC's "Dear God." Check out www.lizberg.com or better yet, catch her performance at the Red Line Tap, 7006 N. Glenwood, tomorrow night at 9PM." - Chicago Sun-Times Newspaper
Discography
Chicago's finest radio station, XRT (93.1) recently spun, "I Will Not Apologize" from Liz Berg's Coattails CD.
88.1 out of La Grange, IL has played 2 songs from Coattails--"I Will Not Apologize," and
"Coattails".
UCLAradio.com, westsidewill.com, and rizingbandz.com have all recently played songs off of Coattails.
Not the Same--CD--released in July 2003
Coattails--CD--released in February 2007
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Bio
After years as a decorated guitarist, Liz Berg began her emergence as a stand-out vocalist and songwriter in 1997. Since then she has given close to 1,000 performances between Los Angeles and London and in her hometown of Chicago has been recognized by print media that includes The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun-Times, Berwyn Gazette, Suburban Life, and Landmark newspapers.
A highly versatile persona, Berg has hosted her own radio show, acted in many feature films, created and taught classes in Song-writing and Rock and Roll History, and has been a visible teacher and jobbing musician in Los Angeles and Chicago. Although Berg has been recognized in many roles, she perceives the role of songwriter as the most important. Berg's 2003 indie release, Not the Same was a declaration of independence and non-conformity themes and sold in more than 3 different countries. Berg writes and co-produces 100% of her recordings, is fluent on 5 musical instruments, and is also a noted studio back-up vocalist.
Berg received a classical guitar scholarship from Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL and has also won awards for her jazz guitar playing.
Berg's band recently performed at the Windy City Cornhole Classic event at Soldier Field in Chicago which hosted 3,500 contestants.
Berg is also the recipient of a hair endorsement deal from one of the leading salons in the Chicago Suburbs, Basili's.
Berg's biggest influences are the Police, Beatles, U2, Concrete Blonde, and Tori Amos.
Berg is known for intense and energetic solo/acoustic performances as well that have drawn comparisons to KT Tunstall and Melissa Etheridge. Her intense songwriting has also evoked comparisons to Patti Smith.
Here are a number of Chicagoland venues that Liz Berg has performed at:
All Star Sports Bar/Beat Kitchen/Big Horse/Blue Parrot/Borders/Brixies/Cactus Club/Carlos Murphys/Coffee Joes/Down from the Tracks/Downers Grove Car Show/Elgin Fest/Emerald Isle/Funseekers/ Fuzzy Navel/Garv Inn/Gateway Bar and Grill/Grantstreet Coffee/Great American Bagel/Heartland Cafe/Joe’s/Joe's Crab Shack/Lake Room/Lansing Fest/Locha Mocha/Lyons Brewing Company/Manhattan Lounge/Mojoes/Mothers/Nitecap/North Beach/Orphanage/Palette and Chisel/Palmer Place/Pete’s Place/Pick a Cup/Rascals/Red Lion Pub/Ringside Sports Bar/Riverside Party in the Park/Rizzos/Roly Poly/Sean Kaleys/Sidetracked/Starbucks/Tender Trap/Time Out West/Tonik/Travelers Cafe/Uncommon Ground/Walter Payton's Roundhouse/West End Art Festival La Grange
In England: Snooty Fox, Stage Door, Ain't Nuthin but
L.A: Crooked Bar
WI: Milwaukee Summerfest
Iowa: Prairie Meadows, Mickey's
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