February 28, 2012 - Help Lilli Get A New Computer for Her Birthday
Hey Everybody, Liz here. I want Lilli to have a new computer for her birthday. Her current computer is dying. The screen has all these lines running through it, and it's too bad, because she does all of her work with this computer - recording, composing, web design, community organizing, etc. If 50 people donate $10, I'll be able to get her another one! Please help. We all love Lilli and want her to be able to continue to do her work. Tell her happy birthday with this special gift!
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August 29, 2011 - Rounding off the SHIZBONE Tour
The Shiz just returned from an awesome tour with Backbone of Oberlin, OH. We celebrated their CD Release "Who We Want to Be" with four dates, including Toledo's 2nd Annual Pride festival, and culminating in an awesome opening set for none other than BITCH at Outskirts Toledo. Many thanks to Bitch & Alligator, Lexi Staples, Gina Veronica, Hal Walker and Off the Wall Productions for making the tour a grand ole time.
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July 23, 2011 - Ladies Night at the Dragon's Den
Calling all the Women of New Orleans!!! Especially those of you of the woman loving persuasion! This Shiz will be playing at the Dragon's Den in New Orleans and we're hosting an all out Ladies Night! It's been a long time coming. Monday, August 22nd at 10pm. Come prepared to get down!
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July 10, 2011 - Battle of the Bands Announcement
On Saturday July 16th The Shiz will compete in a monster Battle of the Bands presented by the good fellas of Gorilla Music. Ten great bands on a $10 bill. Contact us to request advance tickets.
7/25 UPDATE
The band made it to the finals!!! Come check us out on October 1, again at the Howlin' Wolf Northshore, 4pm. BTW - We'll be playing with Sharon & the Big John Band at the Amite County Fairgrounds later that night!!
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May 1, 2011 - International Day Against Homophobia
Lilli and Liz will represent The Shiz in Atlanta for this year's International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) celebration on Tuesday May 17th. Lilli will also give a full concert on Sunday May 15th at an event sponsored by ZAMI NOBLA. Check our calendar or www.lillilewis.com for more details.
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March 22, 2011 - Lilli's Birthday Bash!!!
This year I'll be holding a birthday bash love fest for all of my favorite original Louisiana musicians including none other than Anna Byars!!! The other bands on the bill are Polly Pry and the mesmerizing Daniel Lee. The big show will take place at the Northgate Tavern in Baton Rouge on Thursday, April 14th at 10pm. Check the calendar for more details.
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March 16, 2011 - GRC HOUSTON 2011!!!
It's Official! Liz and Lilli will be coaching at Girls Rock Camp Houston again this year. Last year was so inspiring thanks to Anna Garza and her amazing crew of volunteers and lady rockers. This year's camp is August 1-7 and we're planning on playing a show or two in the area while we're out that way.
Last year, Liz's group's song landed a spot on the Girls Rock Camp Alliance: 2010 International Camper Band Compilation. Proceeds from the sale of these songs will go directly to supporting GRCA’s mission, mainly bringing camp organizers from all over the world to an annual conference where we provide training and networking opportunities fo our many and varied camp leaders.
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February 22, 2011 - Music in the Park
Back by popular demand, the Sharon and the überBand will be inaugurating Hammond's Music in the Park on March 27. Cate Square. Time TBA.
Also, for those of you who won't be catching Lauryn Hill at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, on Saturday May 7th, Sharon & Big John will be playing with The Shiz again at this year's Starwberry Jam & Toast Festival. Details still to come.
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February 1, 2011 - Middle Space Music
Lilli has finally made the leap into the great unknown by starting her own venture "Middle Space Music." We've renovated our rehearsal space and made it available for mixing, recording and lessons. We've also got a sweet little musician friendly crash-pad for those of you travelling through. Write us at info [at] middlespacemusic [dot] com for the full 411.
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January 15, 2011 - PINK ZONE!!
Lilli will be singing at the Southeastern Louisiana University Lady Lions Basketball PINK ZONE Game on February 12, 2011. She'll be singing an adapted version of Queen Latifah's "Champion" on behalf of the PRIDE committee and in honor of our local breast cancer survivors. Game starts at 3pm.
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December 24, 2010 - Happy Holidays from "The Promised Land"
Many of you know that we're working on a collection of spirituals to be released as a Lilli Lewis project some time in 2011. Well, as a gi-normously warm thank you for all who helped us raise the funds needed to get this ball rolling, we've recorded a few holiday spirituals to help you all celebrate this sacred time.
The free download is availalbe here!
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December 19, 2010 - New Lineup - New Band
Happy Birthday Liz! We're coming off of the great high we experienced in San Antonio last weekend. Shambhala folk are always so ALIVE!! What a thrill to play for you all!
Mel is goes on a sabbatical to focus on getting paid for a little while, The Shiz is entering an awesome season for new collaborations. We're teaming up with Sharon & The Big John Band - expanding our usual hippie rock sensiblities to embrace that classic rock stuff that is so beloved in the local baker bars. Catch our debut at the Oasis in Loranger, LA on New Years Eve. Sharon and Big John will be playing with us for an awesome Shiz set at Tommy's in Hammond on 1/18/11.
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February 7, 2010 - The Shiz Returns to Atlanta for Helen's Hands Benefit Concert
This Valentine's Day The Shiz will participate in a benefit concert for Helen Lindsey, the first African American woman to receive a bi-lateral hand transplant. Helen became a quad amputee after contracting bacterial meningitis in her twenties. The concert will be presented to raise money and awareness, as well as to promote her documentary and to celebrate her rich and inspiring life.The concert will be held in Atlanta at The 5 Spot from 8-11pm and will feature Elevate the Quest, Calvin Payne and other special guests.
Facebook Invite:
www.helenlindseysstory.com
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February 1, 2010 - The Shiz Enters 2010 RPM Challenge
The Shiz will join 2160+ other artists from around the world while creating a new self-produced opus during the month of February as participants of the 2010 RPM challenge. New tracks will include Juggernaut, Grey Girl, Tumble, Deliverance and others. Check back often for exclusive free downloads.
The Shiz's official page at www.rpmchallenge.com
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February 6, 2010 - Lilli Sings for Lady Lions PINK ZONE
Lilli Lewis and The Shiz honored breast cancer survivors at the Lady Lions basketball PINK ZONE game at Southeastern Louisiana University. The WBCA Pink Zone initiative is a global, unified effort for the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's (WBCA) nation of coaches to assist in raising breast cancer awareness on the court, across campuses, in communities and beyond. SLU invited Lilli to sing their team spirit song at the half-time show where she was joined by 20 plus survivors in the tribute to their enduring spirit.----------------------------------------
January 27, 2010 - Introducing DEVON URQUHART
For those of you who've been following us from the beginning, you know htat our unofficial band mascot is a beautiful little locust lovingly known as "Loki." Lately, a lot of people have been asking where Loki came from and I'm completely embarrassed that this information has not appeared on our site before now. Loki was drawn for us by Devon Urquhart, an amazing Seattle based artist whose current primary medium is jewelry. Devon's work is available online at etsy.com.----------------------------------------
January 22, 2010 - CDBABY to DONATE $1 for Every Album Download
For two weeks beginning January 25, CDBABY will donate $1 for every album sold, this includes downloads. CDBaby.com is the #1 world leader in independent music distribution. Here's a great opportunity to beef up that iPod while helping a country and the needs of it's people.----------------------------------------
January 20, 2010 - "Tear the Walls Down" In Pre-Production
Allen Lloyd of Sir-Reel Productions is producing a candid, behind the scened documentary about our band. We'll talk about how we got started, the good, the bad, the ugly and everything in between. It's called "Tear the Walls Down" and is scheduled to debut at the LSU film festival.----------------------------------------
November 13, 2009 - Where We Stand Now Available on iTunes
Download Now!
That's right folks, We keep selling out of our hard copies of Where We Stand but luckily digital distribution is in fulll affect. The CD is now availalble on iTunes at itunes.com/theshiz!
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July 28, 2009 - The New CD Has Arrived!
The first box of our full band debut recording Where We Stand came in the mail today. I swear it was like bringing a baby home from the hospital. Actually, I 've never done that so I don't know if it was really like that but it sure felt like I would imagine that would feel. Anyway, read more about it here.----------------------------------------
June 2, 2009 - The Shiz Makes its radio debut on 90.9 KSLU
One week out of the booth and The Shiz is already rockin' the airwaves. 90.9 FM KSLU shot us out the box with a double debut of "The River Song" and "Wrecking Ball." Sounds lovely guys! Thanks Ryan and thanks to Sam Tritico of Island Music and the beautiful people of Merritt Island, FL for making it happen.----------------------------------------
May 11, 2009 - The Shiz is on YouTube!
The Shiz closed out our month long Thursday night residency at the Indy Coffee House with a bang. Check out some of the tunes as rendered by the grand ole youtube compression. http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=51016580CAD58570----------------------------------------
March 13, 2009 - Website Launch!
This Shiz is Happy to welcome friends and fans to the new website. We've already enjoyed amazing support from so many people and this is where we'll try to keep you up to date on what's going on with the band. Thanks for visiting! Please pass it along and come back often. You can even let us know if we're not updating often enough!----------------------------------------
March 5, 2009 - RPM Challenge 2009
Our Debut EP was completely recorded during the month of February for the 2009 RPM. The duo (Liz and Lilli) plays and sings these tunes for a deliciously pared down sound that still captures the energy of 8 original tunes. Features: Tall as Our Fathers, In the Wild, Wrecking Ball and Untitled #1.----------------------------------------
February 25, 2009 - April Is Women's Music Month at the Indy
The Indy Café is celebrating Women in Music by hosting Ladies Night featuring The Shiz every Thursday in April. Other amazing talent will include Melissa Simien and Renda Ruiz.----------------------------------------
February 21, 2009 - The Shiz makes its Hammond debut 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.