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LONG
LIVE LILITH!
by Magdalin
Leonardo
photos by Debra L. Rothenberg |
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| Sarah
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| WOMANROCK.com
sent staff writer Magdalin Leonardo and photojournalist Debra Rothenberg
out to chronicle the final tour of Lilith Fair. The following text
and photos are a testament to the great power of women, of music
and the sense of community surrounding the three year touring event.
- Brenda Kahn |
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When
Lilith Fair ‘99 rolled into the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel, New
Jersey, on Saturday, August 7, I had no idea what to expect. After
attending last year’s sold-out concert in New York, my expectations
were high, but I still had my doubts. Could the much-heralded, much-maligned
Lilith Fair live up to its larger than life reputation? Would Lilith’s
last stand be a good one?
 After
two days, I had accumulated enough T-shirts, non-profit flyers and
promotional freebies to fill a small briefcase. But the memories
I made would be much harder to contain. As soon as I returned home
to New York, I called just about everyone I knew to brag about the
experience—and I regretted selling my tickets to Friday’s show.
Sarah McLachlan’s third and final Lilith Fair was even better than
last year’s, and the addition of Sheryl Crow and The Pretenders
had everything to do with it. I became an instant fan of indie artists
Rachael Sage, Splashdown and Melky Sedeck. I got a rare glimpse
of Canada’s Bif Naked and Norway’s Bertine. But the best part of
Lilith Fair ‘99 would be the unexpected.
 From
the mouth-dropping discovery that comedienne Sandra Bernhard can
sing (and sing well!) to seeing my own friend Brenda Kahn share
the stage with her long-time idol, Chrissie Hynde, Lilith Fair ‘99
was filled with fun and surprises. I heard thirteen bands in two
days. I had front row seats for nearly every performance. I got
my very own “Girls Rule” tattoo and some ChickClick glitter sunscreen.
Who cares if the Lilith Fair-grounds are closing? The talented women
and causes it celebrated will go on.
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Long Live Lilith!
Section 1: Overview
Section 2: Lilith:Up Close
and Personal
Section 3: Live from Lilith!
Section 4: Lilith Village
Section 5: Who the Hell is
Lilith, Anyway?
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Visit the Official Lilith Fair Web Site at:
http://www.lilithfair.com |
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Magdalin
Leonardo
is a freelance writer living in New York.
Debra
Rothenberg is a New York based photographer and photojournalist.
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