From: owner-support-system-digest@smoe.org (support-system-digest) To: support-system-digest@smoe.org Subject: support-system-digest V8 #111 Reply-To: support-system@smoe.org Sender: owner-support-system-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-support-system-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk support-system-digest Tuesday, September 6 2005 Volume 08 : Number 111 Today's Subjects: ----------------- RE: [support-system] SM retrospective dvd ["Liz J" ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2005 01:40:03 -0500 From: "Liz J" Subject: RE: [support-system] SM retrospective dvd Liz was on "American Dreams" about two years ago. She played singer Jackie DeShannon as seen on "American Bandstand" -- hence the dress and '60s hair. >From: lilrussiangirl@aol.com >To: support-system@smoe.org >Subject: [support-system] SM retrospective dvd >Date: Sun, 04 Sep 2005 10:04:35 -0400 > > in the SM DVD retrospective - that is the one from the web - there's a >clip where she has on a white dress and 50's hair and it looks like a clip >from a play or musical. What is that? Where is it from? Did we miss >something -was Liz on Broadway? J/k. Does anyone know? ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2005 03:14:17 -0500 From: "Liz J" Subject: [support-system] Liz article on Metromix From http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/mmx-gd220b1g2.14aug24,1,7260420.story Metromix is an online entertainment feature of the Chicago Tribune. - ------ Liz Phair shines with a little less polish By Bob Gendron Special to the Tribune "Do you really know me at all?" crooned Liz Phair as she performed her glossy new single "Everything To Me," questioning the genuineness of a relationship.The query could just as easily have been leveled at dissenting fans and critics who have berated her for betraying the idiosyncratic confessionals, lo-fi authenticity and blushing sexuality that characterized her role-reversing debut. Since turning the male-dominated rock world on its ear in 1993, the former Wicker Park resident has been more polarizing than provocative. Two year6s ago Phair made a trite album and posed as a locker-room pin-up queen, sacrificing disarming wit for a calculated run at commercial pop stardom. The makeover alienated many of Phair's original followers, though she's not hurting for a supportive audience. She and guitarist/boyfriend Dino Meneghin are culminating a brief, acoustic, tour with a three-night stand at the Black Orchid on North Avenue. She'll soon head back out on the road with a band in support of a forthcoming album. She curiously chose not to preview some of that disc's strongest songs Wednesday night. Yet as far as her artistry is concerned, the 80-minute performance made clear she should ditch the polished group and stick to the stripped-down barstool approach. Despite random bumpiness caused by solicited requests and Phair's rudimentary ability on guitar, the unplugged arrangements and relaxed vibe squarely put the focus on her intriguing lyrics and gave people a reason to listen. Largely drawing from older material, Phair was intimate, engaging, happy and conversational. In fine voice, she branded "Soap Star Joe" with a country slant, whispered petty gossip during the female-retreat "Girls' Room," got unaffectedly sultry on the slide-blues "Baby Got Going" and relayed explicit desires on the dirty-talking "Flower," which despite coming from a 38-year-old single mother wasn't forced or ironic. Phair displayed the vulnerability, personality and communicative boldness that have been missing from her repertoire. There were bum notes and awkward moments, but the bulk of her set sounded like personalized tunes that one couldn't imagine anyone else singing. Still, there were unresolved contradictions and stark contrasts between her superior, rhythmically quirky folk-rock and recent formulaic pop. Though more tolerable without the super-wax finishes, the whiny "Extraordinary" and "Why Can't I?" were nonetheless schmaltz. She should remember her own advice and refuse to settle for such middling fare. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2005 15:38:31 -0400 From: lilrussiangirl@aol.com Subject: Re: [support-system] SM retrospective dvd does anyone have a tape of this? - -----Original Message----- From: Liz J To: support-system@smoe.org Sent: Mon, 05 Sep 2005 01:40:03 -0500 Subject: RE: [support-system] SM retrospective dvd Liz was on "American Dreams" about two years ago. She played singer Jackie DeShannon as seen on "American Bandstand" -- hence the dress and '60s hair. >From: lilrussiangirl@aol.com >To: support-system@smoe.org >Subject: [support-system] SM retrospective dvd >Date: Sun, 04 Sep 2005 10:04:35 -0400 > > in the SM DVD retrospective - that is the one from the web - there's a >clip where she has on a white dress and 50's hair and it looks like a clip >from a play or musical. What is that? Where is it from? Did we miss >something -was Liz on Broadway? J/k. Does anyone know? ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 15:09:26 -0700 (PDT) From: Emil Breton Subject: [support-system] the "random" page I don't know whether my buddy Ken Lee has mentioned this on here, but I don't think very many people are aware of it anyway, so here goes: http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Club/2471/random.html Check that shit out. It's an assortment of odd Liz items that Ken doesn't really know where to put on that fantastic website of his. The two most recent (and certainly the most fascinating) additions are a high-resolution scan of a pen and ink drawing Liz did while on tour in 1993 and -- from the same tour (indeed, the same sketch pad) -- a story written by Liz, some guy, and erstwhile bassist LeRoy Bach. A real collaborative effort. I'm not sure which part of the story was Liz's (although some sections just scream "Liz Phair"), but the whole thing is a hoot. The drawing she did is pretty intricate and bizarre -- especially for something that was just done to pass the time in a touring van -- and the scan is of such high quality that I think I'm gonna print it out and put it on my refrigerator. And now I don't feel so bad that my girlfriend was outbid when it was auctioned off on eBay last Christmas. I'm sure these items are much cooler than 'Somebody's Miracle' will be, so take heed, my friends. You really shouldn't miss it, Emil Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ End of support-system-digest V8 #111 ************************************