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May 27, 2009
The Shiz finishes tracking for Debut LP
The Shiz recorded it's debut LP at Island Music in Merritt Island FL. It's crazy good and we can't wait to share it with everyone. Stay tuned! The LP is in post production now and will released later this summer on Elysium House Records.
shizrock.com>>
April 6, 2009
Out From Yonder Wins 2009 CARA Kudos
Out From Yonder, the self-produced a cappella debut, tied with De vill att vi bugar och niger (They want us to bow and curtsey) by
Riltons Vänner for runner up in the 2009 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards. The Winner in the category was Ladysmith Black Mambazo's Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu. Ladysmith has been an inspiration for me for over 20 years and it is a *thrill* to find my name next to theirs in this category.
CARA Winners>>
February 21, 2009
Lilli's Newest Band the Shiz Makes a Smashing Debut
"The Shiz" is Lilli's first venture into indie rock. It started as an acoustic duo with Liz Hogan and has now grown into a slammin' all woman quartet featuring Anna Byars on lead guitar and Melinda McElveen on drums. The Shiz made its debut in Hammond, LA at the Indy Coffee House. Thanks to all who came out. It was a damn good time! Check back here for audio and *video* from the show.
The Shiz Website>>
February 17, 2009
Lilli Reviewed on Okayplayer.com
Okayplayer.com reviewer Jeff Harvey says of Lilli's contribution to the Dream On! compilation "A riveting a capella opening to Lilli Lewis’s “Coretta’s Song” brings to mind a Negro spiritual, and pulls the listener in for a taut, acoustic beacon to the resilience of black women."
Dream On! Compilation>>
February 4, 2009
2009 RPM Challenge - A Song a Day
As a participant of the 2009 RPM Challenge Lilli is recording a song a day for the entire month of February. The results will be consolidated for a full LP to be assembled at the end of the experiment. You can follow her progress on her blog or listen on imeem.com.
Read more about the RPM Challenge >>
February 2, 2009
Coretta's Song Featured on Women of Substance Radio
Women of Substance Radio is proud to introduce a series of new weekly shows featuring "Coretta's Song" from Sleepers Wake. The shows air every Thursday evening from 7-8 PM and include the best songs they play by Indie artists in the Folk genre. The show includes some old favorites from their previous Folk show along with some great new artists to WOS Radio.
Listen here!
January 26, 2009
Dream On! Compilation Now Available!
Thirty artists representing various genres -- from heartfelt folk to cool jazz to indie rock and more -- contribute to this tribute project, dedicated to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A portion of the proceeds go to charity...
The overall message conveyed by the songs in the Dream On! compilation is positive and uplifting yet thought-provoking. It is at once a celebration of the progress we’ve made and a challenge to recognize and stand up to continuing injustices in our society and in the world at large.
Now that this project has been birthed, we're working on getting the word out. You can help us by telling your friends about the site, blogging about us, and linking to our site.
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January 22, 2009
Out From Yonder Receives Highest Rating from The Recorded A Cappella Review Board
RARB published an interesting if somewhat contreversial review of "Out from Yonder" with at least one reviewer offering a highest overall ranking. Not bad for my self-produced first venture into the genre, though I have no idea what they'll think of my looping project which is even more "elemental."
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January 2, 2009
Happy New Year!
On January 6th, Lilli competes in the Uncommon Ground SHURE sponsored Open Mic Finals at the Uncommon Ground, Devon location in Chicago. Show starts at 8:30.
December 12, 2008
Lilli to perform in International Live Looping Festival Performing acapella music with non but her voice for accompaniment, Lilli and her conscious circles will present at the Y2K9 INTERNATIONAL LIVE LOOPING FESTIVAL October 14-18 Santa Cruz, California.
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Catch Lilli looping on youtube.com >>
November 17, 2008
AACI SING V Compilation Sanguine Song has been selected to be included in the AACI SING V compilation. Other artists include The Clusters, MTV's Next Top Pop Group Mosaic, and the incredibly talented Naturally 7. Check out their performance on Ellen here.
September 16, 2008
Lilli wins Uncommon Ground SHURE sponsored Open Mic - Hosted by Kat Fitzgerald in Chicago Finals will occur in January 2009. Many thanks to all who came out!
September 14, 2008
Catch Lilli's Alternative Perspectives on WRFG, 88.9 FM Atlanta At 7pm on Tuesday, September 23rd, Lilli will be appearing on Alternative Perspectives, hosted by Betty Couvertier. Alternative Perspectives is Atlanta radio's best source for news and interviews dedicated to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) communities. This is Lilli's first time appearing on the show although her voice is heard every week on the show's theme song "Less than Holy."
September 7, 2008
Lilli's back on the road. After nearly two years of self directed retreat, Lilli hits the road again with her first ever midwest tour which will include events in Lincoln, NE, Chicago, and Toronto among others. While on tour, Lilli will be raising money for the Shambhala National People of Color Scholarship Fund. To learn more about Shambhala Buddhism, visit shambhala.org or learn more about the scholarship fund here.
August 17, 2008
"Out from Yonder" now Available on iTunes
"Out from Yonder" is now available for download on iTunes. The beauty of digital distribution. Download your today!
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August 4th, 2008
"Mountain Lady Woman" becomes Mountain Stage NewSong Regional Finalist
I submitted "Mountain Lady Woman" to the Mountain Stage NewSong competition on a total whim. I was feeling like a tree in the forest and bitter about not having any money so I just started submitting random tracks to random listings on Sonicbids using my high interest PayPal Buyer Credit. I was feeling so rebellious that I actually entered the song, an a cappella track from my latest CD "Out from Yonder" in the "Pop" category.
Well, life in all it's weirdness returned on that whim and now I'm heading to Austin, TX at the end of the month to play in a second round with other talented songwriters from the Southeast Region. Good times.
July 31, 2008
"Coretta's Song" (Sleeper's Wake, 2006) Selected for Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Compilation
Dream On! Is an international creative collaboration with a big heart. This compilation project seeks to honor the memory, the work, and the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with his message of peaceful empowerment. Dream on constantly challenges the world not only to dream, but to act.
The Compilation will be a two disk project featuring all types of genres. and a documentary to accompany the compilation.
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July 27th, 2008
The new CD "Out From Yonder" is now available on CDBaby.com.
It's by far my favorite yet and I want you all to hear it! If you don't already have one, you can still check out the samples. You can even download ringtones! A great way to support the project is to visit my page and leave a review.
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