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I’m Not Happy, I’m Gay was recognized on GSGM, a top 50 UK music blog. Written and sung by Liz Gherna, I’m Not Happy, I’m Gay was released in the UK earlier this year (2018). GSGM writes:
There must be something in the water over in Los Angeles, first we had The Eagles, Etta James and The Doors and now we have Liz Gherna.
I’m Not Happy, I’m Gay is the latest release from the US based musician and it is no surprise that it has been welcomed with open arms since its arrival on British soil.
The song tells a powerful story through catchy and melodic verses and it is everything you would expect from a musician of this quality. Not only does the single leave you hooked but it also leaves you wanting to reach for the repeat button. READ MORE
The single was also recognized on UK’s Press Party:
Liz is no stranger to writing a powerful record with her previous releases also finding success in the US with Take My Heart and My Stew Blues.
I’m Not Happy, I’m Gay is available now to download and stream on Spotify and iTunes and you can find out more about the single as well as enjoying a live, full band performance video recorded on September 9, 2017 at her official website, www.lizgherna.com. READ MORE
I’m Not Happy, I’m Gay continues to get air time in the UK, playing at all the radio stations noted to the right.
I’m Not Happy, I’m Gay Continues
UK Airplay on These Stations:
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There must be something in the water over in Los Angeles, first we had The Eagles, Etta James and The Doors and now we have Liz Gherna.
‘I’m Not Happy, I’m Gay’ is the latest release from the US based musician and it is no surprise that it has been welcomed with open arms since its arrival on British soil.
The song tells a powerful story through catchy and melodic verses and it is everything you would expect from a musician of this quality. Not only does the single leave you hooked but it also leaves you wanting to reach for the repeat button. READ MORE
Where is it Playing?
Playing Liz Gherna @LizGherna via @GlobalSoundGRP - NEW SINGLE 'I'm Not Happy, I'm Gay' (Alternate Version)(14 Nov 17)
— CONTROLRadioUK (@CRUKNowPlaying) May 22, 2018
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Liz Gherna opened for Sophie B. Hawkins on August 23, 2017 at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach. Accompanied by Mike Yurko on bass, Gregory Dean on guitar, and “Loud Lou” Hinzo on drums, the set began at 8 pm, followed by Sophie B. Hawkins. Playing hits Bossa Nova, I’m Not Happy, I’m Gay, and My Stew Blues, our usual awesome fans had a great time with Sophie’s fans – a great pairing all around.
In September Liz Gherna performed a LIVE online concert on YouTube, streaming 45 minutes of hard rocking hits from a studio in Burbank, California. The performance was watched live by fans all over the world and as of this writing has been viewed over 5,000 times.
Liz Gherna LIVE on YouTube September 9, 2017
Liz Gherna and Sophie B. Hawkins, Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach, CA, August 23, 2017
Liz Gherna and Mike Yurko
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]]>Liz Gherna Plays to Full House at Viper Room June 29, 2017
Liz Gherna headlined at The Viper Room June 29, 2017, going on at 9 pm and playing to a packed house. The event was dedicated to Tracy Baker, a friend battling cancer, and proceeds went to the Tracy Baker Recovery Fund.
Gregory Dean was on guitar, Mike Yurko on bass, and Lou Hinzo on drums, on the premier Los Angeles sound stage, The Viper Room. Liz Gherna’s performance was featured in LA Weekly.
Since opening in 1993, the world-famous Viper Room (also known as Johnny Depp’s joint) has hosted the likes of Johnny Cash, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Oasis, Elvis Costello, and Lenny Kravitz. It is situated in the heart of the world famous Sunset Strip.
Liz Gherna played all originals, opening with Bossa Nova and Good Love. Next came My Life on Fire, Tears of My Own, I’m Not Happy I’m Gay, I Just Wanna Belong, and I’m Wrong. A powerful closing included My Stew Blues and Good for Me.
Social Media buzz was fed by a live stream of the full show on Facebook, which was viewed over 400 times, with comments and reactions during the show adding the to festivity. To view the livestream go to Liz Gherna Music on Facebook.
Rita Wright posted photos with Pauline Thomke and Neal Shelton, and Cheryl Waltz posted “What a great performance last night at The Viper Room thank you!!!!! Love and aloha.”
Danny Roaque, Bobby Cuff, Margaret Heiwegen, and Timothy Herrera posted pictures and comments, and Tracy Baker participated in social media and many, many friends supported her.
Many thanks to all who came out for a fabulously exciting and amazing evening!
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Liz Gherna performed several new songs last night to an amped crowd at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach. Gregory Dean was on guitar, Mike Yurko on bass, and Lou Hinzo on drums.
The crowd was on the floor, dancing and jamming with Good for Me, a new song written recently by Gherna and introduced at Saint Rocke. A punk rock song, it features driving guitar riffs, cracking drums and a few f bombs. “Awesome. Get down!” commented Gregg Wietstock in social media buzz.
Gherna performed for the first time I’m Wrong, a Nashville sounding song.
Liz Gherna also performed a new addition to the set, a cover of Essence, by Lucinda Williams, and it featured special guest Amy Clark Moura on background vocals.
Charlie Steffens was on hand for photos (see featured photo above), as was Neal Shelton on tech support – which proved crucial with a necessary equipment change mid set. Mike Leon assisted as well.
Also performed: My Stew Blues, Good Love, I Just Wanna Belong, My Life on Fire, Piece of My Heart, and Bossa Nova.
Mary Matson, Rita Ferrell, “Neal” of Super Diamond, Mike Yurko, Marilyn Simon, Jay Kauchick Yurko and Charlie Steffens photos and comments were driving social media buzz during and after the set, with hundreds of comments, posts and views.
A soundmix was recorded and may be turned into a live album. Videos are featured on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/lgherna1, and a variety of photos, videos and discussion are on Facebook at LizGhernaMusic, Twitter at LizGherna and Instagram at LizGherna.
Saint Rocke is located at 142 Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach. Stay tuned to LizGherna.com for more performance updates, show coverage, new song releases and more!
ESSENCE – Liz Gherna at Saint Rocke April 22, 2017
Featuring Liz Gherna, Mike Yurko, Gregory Dean, Lou Hinzo and Amy Clark Moura.
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Liz Gherna opened for The Motels last night at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach, CA. The Motels played their hits “Suddenly Last Summer” and “Only the Lonely” and Liz Gherna played her hits “Bossa Nova” and “My Stew Blues.” Both played newer works as well as classics.
Playing with Liz Gherna were Gregory Dean on lead guitar, Mike Yurko on bass guitar, and Lou Hinzo on drums.
Charlie Steffens was on hand for photojournaling the night, but every once in awhile we can capture him with our lens’ too (pictured lower right). Cait Raftery, Karen Preston, John Moura, and Amy Clark Moura (pictured right, top to bottom, left to right) showed up, rocked out, took time after the show with the band, and were all around superstar concert goers. Both photo strips with Liz Gherna too!
Social media was lit up and we love it when our friends and family and fans get the party started before, during and after the event. Thank you so much!
“Great female musicians!!! So much fun!!” wrote Katie Brennen, posting pictures with Jay Yurko, April Newman, and Liz Gherna.
Mary Gherna Matson posted family pictures with David Matson, Eddie Gherna and Cait Raftery, saying “Great show!”
Kayci Marie Mitchell wrote “A night out with the rock star Liz Gherna, opening for The Motels at St. Rocke. It was a good night.” She also posted pictures with Kelly Letchworth Heimdahl and Liz Gherna. She posted another picture with Liz Gherna and Kelly and boyfriend Tony saying “Too much fun!”
Jay Kauchick Yurko went live online with the band as they played, and posted a number of great shots of bass player Mike Yurko.
Denise X. Lavell posted pictures with Francesca Brooks and Eddie Gherna. Another photo with Denise Lavell, Francesca Brooks and Liz Gherna said “Francesca Brooks, the STAR of the hour and me #GhernaGroupie.”
There were probably many more social media posts published, search online for #LizGherna, and post your pictures to Liz Gherna sites on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Here’s a video of the opening song “Bossa Nova” – a Liz Gherna original. Below is the final encore – “Good Lovin” – another original. To see more videos go to the Liz Gherna YouTube Channel.
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Liz Gherna played live at The Mint July 7, 2016. Gregory Dean was on lead guitar, Mike Yurko on bass and Rick Bryan on drums.
Also playing that night were Honeypot, Jim from The Moon and Jules Galli.
We all had a great time as usual and have to give BIG thanks to Neal Shelton, who always helps us get on and off the stage so efficiently. But with all the bands this night he was so much appreciated. Thanks Neal!
Below is a live video from the performance.
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Once again Liz Gherna played to a SOLD OUT house at Saint Rocke, warming the crown before Pine Mountain Logs. The floor was full at the first song, and full of dancers by My Stew Blues. This was the first show to present My Stew Blues live and with the full band – Gregory Dean on lead guitar, Mike Yurko on bass guitar, and Rick Bryan on drums.
Most importantly it was a lot of fun with many loyal friends and family there, and the social media buzz after shows off a fan base that brings the joy to live local music. A big thanks to all for coming out for the show!!!
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Opening with a “Sunshine of Your Love” and “Wild Thing” mashup, Liz Gherna took the crowd at Saint Rocke from zero to sixty in under an hour, leaving Super Diamond with a packed house cheering for more.
The set list continued with originals “My Life on Fire” and “Tears of My Own” as more people left the comforts of their seats and headed for the stage. The phones came out and captured videos and pictures to light up Facebook, Instagram and Twitter the next day.
CAbi posted Liz Gherna styled by cabi clothing, saying, “Different seasons make cabi so easy to wear…check out this Tivoli Top. You rock Liz!!!”
Jeanne Polehonki posted six awesome photos, including shots with Heather Wollman, before the show. Jeanne raved, “Great time seeing Liz Gherna at Saint Rocke!”
Neal Shelton posted “REAL TIME GIG PHOTOS” incuding some adorable crowd photos of friends and fans having fun, featuring Francesca Brooks, Elizabeth Baker, Mike Yurko, Eleanor Boucher and Liz Gherna.
Denise Lavell was the very first one to broadcast –almost live really — putting a video up RIGHT after the show ended.
The band also played “Til There Was You,” slowing it down a bit, with Liz even putting down the guitar for this Music Man hit. This was followed by “Bossa Nova,” a Liz Gherna original song.
They closed with “Louise,” a Bonnie Raitt song, and a fitting goodnight for the very fun evening. Thanks to all our friends, family and fans that came out for the show!
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The Liz Gherna Band played to a full house last night at Saint Rocke in Hermosa. Over 200 tickets were sold before the doors even opened, every table was reserved and it was standing room only. The gig started at 7 pm and Liz kicked off the hard folk rock fest with “Bossa Nova,” and closed with “Good Lovin.”
People were up dancing from the start, “Such a great time last night watching the Liz Gherna Band! Awesome show Liz,” posted Mary Doddridge Hazell, with Loretta Raftery, on Facebook. “ Major you are!!” added Mike Yurko. Mary Gherna Matson commented, “Great show, Liz and Elvis!!!!!” and Neal Shelton saw the royal court, “My Queen and THE King!”
The Liz Gherna Band also played, “Dreams,” “Piece of My Heart,” and “Hey Me” among ten songs total, a solid hour of warm up for a crowd that couldn’t get enough. Graceband took the stage next, with Elvis (Chris Maddox)(left with Liz Gherna)!
The Liz Gherna Band featured Liz Gherna on vocals and guitar, Rick Bryan on Drums, Gregory Dean on Guitar, and Gregg Weitstock on Bass.
So many fans, such great food and drink, amazing sound and a crowd that was a rockin good time, this was a night to remember and we hope to be back at Saint Rocke again soon!
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