Lilith Fair brings Tegan and Sara and Brandi, oh my

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on December 10, 2009

Remember when we all dreamed out loud about who we’d like to see play the return of the new, resuscitated, femaletastic Lilith Fair next year? Well, looks like the music gods took note. The first roster of more than 40 artists was released today and joining festival founder Sarah McLachlan as headliners will be Mary J. Blige, Sheryl Crow, Tegan and Sara and Miranda Lambert among many others.

Joining Tegan and Sara are two other out lesbian acts: Brandi Carlile and Indigo Girls. We’re here, we’re queer, we sing really, really well.

The lineup features a diverse mix from pop (Ingrid Michaelson, Sara Bareilles, Colbie Caillat) to R&B (Janelle Monae, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu) to folk (Tara MacLean, Jennifer Knapp, The Weepies) to rock (Metric, A Fine Frenzy) to country (Sugarland, Emmylou Harris). It’s kind of like putting your iPod on estrogen shuffle.

The initial lineup includes, in alphabetical order: A Fine Frenzy, Ann Atomic, Ash Koley, Brandi Carlile, Butterfly Boucher, Chairlift, Chantal Kreviazuk, Colbie Caillat, Corinne Bailey Rae, Donna Delory, Emmylou Harris, Erykah Badu, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, Ima, Indigo Girls, Ingrid Michaelson, Janelle Monae, Jennifer Knapp, Jill Hennessy, Jill Scott, Katzenjammer, Ke$ha, Mary J. Blige, Meaghan Smith, Metric, Miranda Lambert, Nneka, Sara Bareilles, Sarah McLachlan, Serena Ryder, Sheryl Crow, Sugarland, Susan Justice, Tara MacLean, Tegan and Sara, Vedera, Vita Chambers, The Submarines, The Weepies, Ximena Sarinana and Zee Avi.

No set dates have been announced yet, but the first round of cities are Atlanta, Boston, Calgary, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Montreal, New York, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington, D.C. and for you European ladies London. Check the Lilith Fair website for more updates.

So, what do you think of the lineup so far? Who would you like to see added? And, seriously, where do I get my ticket?

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Posted by

Forza Roma (393 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 05:39pm

and fall over.

I hope to be there. And I hope to do more than simply the above. But, don't really expect it...

Sarah McLachlan, Brandi, A Fine Frenzy, Sheryl Crowe... isn't there a point at which two much awesome will just cause heads to EXPLODE?

Looks absolutely amazing

Posted by

CailinBainne (85 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 05:41pm

Think I'll be making a trip to london for that!!

=O

Posted by

Janay (551 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 05:50pm

I'm gonna be completely honest here....I'm opposed to this tour. 100% against it!

Why? CAUSE I DON'T THINK MY PEWNY BRAIN OR FRAGILE VJAY CAN HANDLE THE SEXINESS/AWESOMAZINGNESS OF THIS FUCKING LINE UP!!!!!!!

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"I know how I was born and I know that I have no choice. I know it may not show on the color of my skin, but I know it’s in my heart and in my soul."-Sara Quin

LOL

Posted by

7Up (751 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 08:10pm

ROFLOL

JENNIFER KNAPP

Posted by

sara-ann (23 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 05:51pm

On top of my super happy past few weeks after finding out Jennifer Knapp was returning to music. Now this!! MERRY FREAKING CHRISTMAS!

Plus Brandi Carlile, Tegan and Sara, The Indigo Girls.... HELLO can we say dream lineup!!

This is my wishlist

Posted by

McGirl-ver (192 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 05:56pm

Please let me express my excitement: YEAHHHHHH!!! I can't wait (jumping up and down). Now if only I could see ALL of them.

Mine too!!

Posted by

Serenity Rainbow (21 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 08:34pm

I second that. It's been on my wishlist too!! SO excited!!

~Serenity Rainbow~

"Be the change you want to see in the world"

I saw Ingrid Michaelson a

Posted by

ilvostro (421 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 06:10pm

I saw Ingrid Michaelson a couple months ago and it was the fucking best thing I have ever seen in my life. Not that anyone here needs to be convinced to go, but seriously? seriously seriously. I want to be her best friend.

let's just pretend i said something constructive and intelligent.

me too

Posted by

Anna (4 posts)

on December 11, 2009 at 01:15am

Hey,

I was at a show of Ingrid in November and it was SO great. The best concert I have ever seen/heard! She was so funny and there was not only this person standing at a stage and singing a few songs, it was interaction with the whole room!

BUT: I´m from Germany and have no idea what liltih fair is. I have an idea now, but is it only a tour and in every city play a few artists of the list, or is the whole bunch of singers there? And will there be a broadcast via TV or Internet for all can not going to a show?

Thanks a lot!

Lilith Fair Run Down!

Posted by

tess (24 posts)

on December 11, 2009 at 02:37am

It's a tour founded by Sarah McLachlan, and only features female solo artists/ female-led bands. There are three stages (main stage, second stage, and the village). It's generally a two day event so the lineup of artists and stages vary but everyone has a chance to play; Sarah McLachlan is usually the only performer to play on ALL the dates of the tour. I'm not sure if it'll be broadcasted on a live feed via internet (I would imagine they may do something in certain cities since everything is so technology related these days). I hope this helps you a little bit, and you will be able to see one of the shows- it's DEFNITELY worth it!!

http://www.lilithfair.com/

eye candy galore!

Posted by

lockanload (241 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 06:15pm

omg ingrid michaelson.. *swoon*

this is music to my ears...

Posted by

drwhorose (19 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 06:31pm

sorry for the cheesy subject heading... I am so excited for Lilith Fair!! I'll be going to the Chicago show. I can't wait to see the Indigo Girls, Sugarland, and many more...

OMG OMG OMG

Posted by

RockingRach (24 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 06:44pm

I MUST find a way to get to one of these shows! If only they would come to Australia!!!

this tour line-up is godly.

Posted by

ichoosenoise (288 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 06:50pm

this tour line-up is godly. that is all.

Immi

Posted by

Oreo206 (5 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 06:53pm

We need some Imogen Heap on this lineup!

Oooh

Posted by

karelle02 (117 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 08:31pm

That would make it perfect! Honestly though, I don't know if I could handle Tegan & Sara, Imogen Heap, Ingrid Michaelson, Brandi Carlile AND Sarah McLachlan all in one place. I think my head will explode. At least, I can't wait to see if it will! LA here I come! :D

"I know how I was born and I know that I have no choice. I know it may not show on the color of my skin, but I know it's in my heart and in my soul." - Sara K. Quin

OMG my thoughts exactly! If

Posted by

Renee (268 posts)

on December 11, 2009 at 12:48pm

OMG my thoughts exactly! If Immi were on the bill it would be beyond perfect!

Dear Melissa Etheridge,Hop

Posted by

Cailee (15 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 07:16pm

Dear Melissa Etheridge,

Hop on that train, gf.

ATLANTA!!

Posted by

Low-Ren-Zo. (1761 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 07:17pm

FUCK YEAH!!!! *five violent pelvic thrusts*

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Because the Wind is High...it Blows my Mind.

I see You stoked for Atl Too

Posted by

Tenderheart (111 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 09:28pm

I was young when the tour was originally on but am super excited to see this multi-artist concert this time round.

brandi, ingrid, indigo

Posted by

freakunleashed (113 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 07:21pm

brandi, ingrid, indigo girls, colbie caillat-i am happy =) i can't wait for the dates to be released; hoping to see brandi carlile and ingrid michaelson in particular!

Holy c*... OMG!!!

Posted by

Littlelorak (31 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 07:26pm

Just the best on it!!! I'm so gonna fly to be one of those!

What an amazing line up I want to go to Lilith fair now!!!!

Posted by

7Up (751 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 08:11pm

"It’s kind of like putting your iPod on estrogen shuffle."

ROFLOL what a great description!

Definitely have to see about going (for the first time), though it depends which people are in and out of the mix when it comes to my town.... can I put in my order for the New York stop now?!

Brandi Carlile, A Fine Frenzy, Emmylou Harris, The Weepies, Butterfly Boucher, Sarah McLachlan, Mary J. Blige, Tegan and Sara, Colbie Caillat, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Indigo Girls, Vita Chambers, Zee Avi

(the rest I don't know or can miss and there are loads I would add for the New York stop if they are looking for suggestions, LOL... like Joss Stone, Alicia Keys, Amy MacDonald, Norah Jones, Patty Griffin, Cyndi Lauper, Karren O singing songs from Where the Wild Things Are with the Kids, Sinéad O'Connor, Patti Smith, Sia, a surprise one time reunion of Sleater-Kinney, ... oh the list goes on and on.....)

holy crap

Posted by

alex (524 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 07:57pm

this lineup is stellar.

Emmylou Harris, Grace Potter, Janelle Monae, Tegan & Sara, Miranda Lambert... now all they need is Neko Case and it'll be complete. actually, how about the Gossip? or jenny lewis? or um, Lady Gaga?? a girl can dream...

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Lady Gaga

Posted by

Steph (94 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 08:19pm

"or um, Lady Gaga??"

my thoughts exactly

Serena Ryder and Tara MacLean - O Canada!!

Posted by

charbonneau (104 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 08:28pm

How wonderful that Serena Ryder is on the bill! A little lady from Millbrook, Ontario who could fill Carnegie Hall with her voice! If you've never heard her, go here: www.myspace.com/serenaryder. For her acapella classic, "Sing, Sing", go here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBjuDWXtIBM. You'll be amazed.

Tara MacLean also is amazing - check her out with her former band, Shaye, at www.myspace.com/shayeband, or on her own at www.taramaclean.com

strong and free

Posted by

Tam G (123 posts)

on December 11, 2009 at 05:11am

I was indifferent on Serena Ryder until I saw her play live at the Juno Songwriter’s Circle. Just incredible. The video I took of her singing When the Truth Just Walks Away is my highest viewed vid on YouTube, the hits just keep racking up two years later. I’m convinced there’s a few dedicated people watching it repeatedly. Thousands upon thousands of times.

Shaye was a really underrated band. I wish they’d hit it bigger. Dahmnait Doyle is also really talented and so is Kim Stockwood (You Jerk...). Either of them could have a place on this tour too.

Great to see Sarah is keeping the Canadian element (T n S, Metric, Jill Hennessy who's from my city, Chantal Kreviazuk).

This is Such an EPIC Lineup

Posted by

Serenity Rainbow (21 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 08:31pm

My jaw dropped when I saw that Lilth Fair was being revived. I was floored when I saw the linep. One word to describe this EPIC. Tegan and Sarah!! Tegan and Sarah!! Tegan and Sarah!! That alone would be enough. Also Brandi Carilsle, Indigo Girls, Sheryl Crowe, The Weepies, Colbie Calliat, and so many more. So many awesome womyn at one festival. EPIC!!

Somehow, some way, I have to get to this. If only I didn't have a job that would make it hard to get to this.

~Serenity Rainbow~

"Be the change you want to see in the world"

...

Posted by

Anonymous

on December 10, 2009 at 08:42pm

Amen.

Holy *%!$#^!

Posted by

Jeanne25 (17 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 09:06pm

Normally I would go just to see Brandi.....because she alone is amazing, but this is TOO MUCH TALENT-in-one-place to wrap my brain around! I don't know what else to say, except that I'm going to get tickets to the Seattle show as soon as they're available. I can't wait!

Ahem

Posted by

arh (11 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 09:08pm

Where the heck is Uh Huh Her?

WANT!

Posted by

ElusiveJ (75 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 09:13pm

And, seriously, where do I get my ticket?

My thoughts exactly! I will bend over backwards to go to the SF show! I'm such an at home Janelle Monae groupie. I decided a while ago that if I ever hear about her doing a show in my area I would be sure to get a ticket, but I never dreamed I'd be vying for a ticket to Lilith Fair and a chance to see all those amazing women.

Talk about a musical dream come true!

SQUEE!!!

Posted by

sweetiedarlinmia (637 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 09:18pm

I seriously squealed with delight when I saw the lineup earlier. My officemates looked at me like I was crazy. I showed them the lineup and they joined me in squealing. You mean I might get to see Jill Scott, Brandi Carlile & Emmylou Harris at one time. Not to mention everyone else in that group that I love. Can't wait till it comes to DC!! I need a moment...

JANELLE MONAE!?!?

Posted by

Thembani (152 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 09:22pm

That woman puts on a GREAT show!! I'd go to see just her; but the rest of the lineup is like a whole lotta icing on that massive, massive cake.

I can think of only 2 things that would make this lineup better:

Posted by

Thembani (152 posts)

on December 11, 2009 at 12:16am

Some Zaki

and some Alicia.

But even without them, seriously, my head is exploding.
(With estrogen.)

I'm VERY tempted to shell out the bucks for tickets and airfare...

Awesome lineup!

Posted by

Kim (59 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 09:43pm

It's like one of my favorite playlists come to life! I highly doubt the fair will stop over in Hawaii, but a girl can dream! I think the show itself is an excellent reason for me to take a trip to the west coast.

Chantal Kreviazuk - Canucks Rule!

Posted by

charbonneau (104 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 09:58pm

Here you go: www.chantalkreviazuk.com. Enjoy!

I need to renew my US

Posted by

Marceeahh (171 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 10:42pm

I need to renew my US tourist visa.... asap

My personal Triumvirate!!!

Posted by

Ash (17 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 11:18pm

Janelle Monae, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu....If I could see Jill perform "The Thickness" live my entire year would made!

Ummm......

Posted by

Carolyn (176 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 11:20pm

I think I just lesbigasmed from all the amazingness. Like, what? I didn't know it was even possible to be this awesome.

http://twitter.com/whyyesitscar

I'm already down to go

Posted by

mexicocaneffinwait (39 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 11:54pm

But if they added Jenny Lewis, or Cat Power, I would die.

Also Gaga would be AMAZING.

I'm already down to go

Posted by

mexicocaneffinwait (39 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 11:54pm

But if they added Jenny Lewis, or Cat Power, I would die.

Also Gaga would be AMAZING.

I'm already down to go

Posted by

mexicocaneffinwait (39 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 11:55pm

But if they added Jenny Lewis, Cat Power, or Missy Higgins, I would die.

Also Gaga would be AMAZING.

I'm already down to go

Posted by

mexicocaneffinwait (39 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 11:55pm

But if they added Jenny Lewis, Cat Power, or Missy Higgins, I would die.

Also Gaga would be AMAZING.

I'm already down to go

Posted by

mexicocaneffinwait (39 posts)

on December 10, 2009 at 11:56pm

But if they added Jenny Lewis, or Cat Power, I would die.

Also Gaga would be AMAZING.

There is no way I can handle

Posted by

Lindsay (Scout) (956 posts)

on December 11, 2009 at 12:30am

There is no way I can handle the awesomness of Brandi Carlile and Tegan and Sara in one festival. I have to admit...wanted to cry a little.

Where is Sarah Bettens?

Posted by

kiska (12 posts)

on December 11, 2009 at 01:47am

It would not be the same without her!!

So many favorites!

Posted by

Kat (84 posts)

on December 11, 2009 at 02:24am

I HAVE TO GO. There's so many of my favorites...all in one festival. Brandi Carlile, obviously number one. But then Sheryl Crow, Tegan and Sara, Sarah McLachlan, Indigo Girls, A Fine Frenzy and many others that I like, but not love. I'll figure this out somehow. You don't put that many of my favorites in one festival and expect me not to go!

WHAT?!?!?

Posted by

DRINA (441 posts)

on December 11, 2009 at 03:47am

IT SOUNDS DOPE... TEGAN AND SARA, ERYKAH BADU, JILL SCOTT, METRIC, SARA BAREILLES AND COLBIE CAILLAT. WICKED. BUT PLEASE TELL ME THAT THE ROSTER ISN'T FINALIZED AND UH HUH HER, LADY GAGA, SIA, RIHANNA, KERI HILSON AND ALICIA KEYS WILL BE ADDED. THAT WOULD BE THE SHOW OF MY LIFE.

Sarah Mac

Posted by

Eris_of_Myth (224 posts)

on December 13, 2009 at 11:37am

She's a genius at getting the Lilith Fair line ups together, and I'm sure she's still getting more to agree to the tour. Don't worry about it. :)

The 1998 tour had gobs and gobs of acts alone, and Sarah's never content with just a few (I guess we can consider 40 a "few"?).

I'm super excited for this, and dammit, it's overdue!! I'll probably have to fight like a jungle cat for Dallas tickets, but the rewards are well worth it!!

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