In 2006, Melbourne based original acoustic contemporary roots artist Liz Stringer, emerged triumphant with the release of her critically acclaimed first album Soon. Two years after that powerful debut, Liz has followed it up with the release of her sophomore album, Pendulum, a record that delivers the clear, mature progression of an artist who’s hit her straps.
Liz’s origins from a deeply musical family have provided the perfect grounding for musical growth. With an innate musicality and a keen ear, she taught herself the piano and learnt to play guitar on her Dad's acoustic 6-string - her song-writing blossoming even as a youngster.
When teenage restlessness drove her to Germany, she further developed her writing and live performance skills, honing them on a borrowed Fender. It was there she fell in love with performing live, succumbing to the heady experience of playing to an alliance of like-minded music lovers.
After many years abroad in Germany & the UK, Liz returned home to Melbourne as a new-comer to Melbourne’s music industry and in an incredibly short time, earned the lofty respect of her peers and fans as the musicians musician.
Liz secured her first national support tour when she was hand picked from the pack by Aria award winner Mia Dyson. Since then she has provided glowing supports for an impressive list of other indie dignitaries including Jen Cloher & the Endless Sea, Ash Grunwald, Ember Swift (Canada), Joe Henry (US), Tete (France) and Wedding’s Parties Anything.
Liz has also consolidated her place as a principal artist on the national festival circuit. Recent bookings include: the Brunswick Music Festival; the Coast Festival; the 2008 Broad National Tour with Laura Jean and Deborah Conway; the Apollo Bay Music Festival; Blues at Bridgetown; Mossvale Music Festival; St Kilda Festival; and Queenscliff Music Festival. And she has made recent appearances at: the Sovereign Hill Music Festival; Falls Festival; the Port Fairy Folk Festival; and even did a guest spot on SBS television's Rockwiz, performing a stunning duet with American writer Dan Wilson.
As a passionate advocate of independent music, Liz produced Pendulum without label backing but continues to attract a ground swell of interest in the independent and broader music industry.
Liz's startlingly accomplished musicality is merged with a genuine storyteller's soul that creates a truly powerful and unique performance. With a voice like "melted chocolate" and "prodigious command of the steel-string guitar and banjo", listening to Liz leaves you feeling that you have uncovered a real artist of rare significance.
Velvet Lounge with Van Walker
The Norfolk Basement with Van Walker
Settlers Tavern with Van Walker
The Raval with Van Walker
The View Factory with Van Walker
The Grand Junction Hotel with Van Walker
Lennox Point Hotel with Van Walker
Northbank Community Garden, Bellingen with Van Walker
Thirty Three on Hickory with Van Walker