Bio LisaBeth Weber

ABOUT LISABETH:

New Hope, Pennsylvania artist, freelance writer, and musician LisaBeth Weber is known for her popular and unique handmade CAUSE PINS.  Her pins have been seen on the lapels of Hillary Clinton, Gloria Steinem, Madeleine Albright, Rosalyn Carter, Mia Farrow, Blair Underwood, and many more.  In 2008, LisaBeth was selected by the office of Congressman Patrick Murphy to create an ornament for the WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS TREE, and she was invited to the White House for an artist reception.  Her freelance writing work has included magazine articles, copywriting, and web content.  She was a Theater Manager in her 5th year at the 2010 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, was a guest blogger from Sundance for nbcphiladelphia.com, and has worked in Filmmaker Guest Services at the Philadelphia Film Festival since 2002.  Her latest venture is www.freelancepicnic.com, where she blogs about entrepreneurs and freelancers of all types.  Most recently, LisaBeth has joined the Board of Directors of the Women's Business Forum of Bucks County.  Her latest CD, THE FIRE TOWER SESSIONS, was produced and engineered by Grammy maker, BIL VORNDICK (Ralph Stanley, Bela Fleck, Alison Krauss).  She and music partner Maggie Marshall have opened for Nanci Griffith, Ralph Stanley, Dave Grisman, Roy Clark, and over 50 others, along with having two songs featured on NPRÕs CARTALK.  LisaBeth has completed three walking marathons (26.2!) for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, and has spent time doing volunteer writing for the National Search Dog Foundation.  She is also an illustrator and photographer, and has her own font with the INTERNATIONAL TYPEFACE CORPORATION, called ITC "weber hand", which can be seen at www.fonts.com.

 

LISABETHÕS RESUME:

 

LisaBeth Weber

P.O. Box 308 - New Hope, PA 18938

studio: 215. 297. 0237  /  mobile: 215.852.4030

create@lisabethweber.com

www.lisabethweber.com

 

EDUCATION:

B.F.A. State University of New York at Purchase, College of Visual Arts, 1984

BUSINESS HISTORY & BACKGROUND:

Freelance writer, artist, and musician.

Writing work encompasses copywriting, research, web content,

press releases, public relations, editing, proofreading, songwriting, and then some.

Art includes custom hand lettering, font design, illustration, art-prints, photography, and unique pins for causes.

Music includes being a singer/songwriter and performer, including performing at political events.

 

Selected writing HIGHLIGHTS:

BUCKS COUNTY WOMAN MAGAZINE, 2009

Freelance Writer

 

PC SOLUTIONS MAGAZINE, 2006-2010

Feature writer for articles, including subject conception and proposal to editor.

 

NBCPHILADELPHIA.COM, 2009, 2010

Guest blogger, Sundance Film Festival.

 

FREELANCEPICNIC.COM, 2009

Pre-launch of blog showcasing Freelancers.

 

UWISHUNU.COM, 2009

Occasional blogger (blog is presented by Greater Philadelphia Tourism/Marketing Council).

 

LISABETHWEBER.BLOGSPOT.COM, 2005-2009

Tips, tricks, politics, film, and more.

 

REAL ESTATE WRITING, 2006

Copywriter for property descriptions of high end real estate.

 

NATIONAL DISASTER SEARCH DOG FOUNDATION, 2005-2006

Copy and articles for website and newsletter.

 

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL ARTICLES 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL ARTICLE 2007

Articles published on the website for the COUNTY THEATER in BUCKS COUNTY, PA.

 

PERFORMING SONGWRITER MAGAZINE, 2003

Feature article published in National Magazine.

 

GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY, 2000 - 2001

Writing, editing, and proofreading copy for bi-monthly newsletter, including greeting, updates, recipes, etc.  Assorted additional writing assignments and proofreading for company projects.

 

RELATED HIGHLIGHTS:

2008 - LISABETH SELECTED BY THE OFFICE OF HER CONGRESSMAN (PATRICK MURPHY) TO DESIGN AN ORNAMENT FOR THE WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS TREE.

Theme was to represent the artist's district. LisaBeth chose GREEN ENERGY as the theme.

 

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL - THEATER MANAGER, 2010

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL – ASSISTANT THEATER MANAGER, 2009

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL - THEATER TEAM LEADER* – 2006 - 2008

Responsible for all theater operations, liaison with filmmakers, publicists, press, etc. Placement and training of all theater staff, maintaining proper theater operations and assuring professional liaison protocol between theater operations, theater staff, filmmakers, and audience. Organizing all volunteers and staff with various duties pertaining to successful theater procedures and functionality.

* Additional responsibilities include interfacing with talent, support, and press; managing box office sales, being on call for projection matters, introducing films, handling finances, running operations.a

 

PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL - GUEST SERVICES LIAISON, 2003 - 2009

Work with Filmmakers in all aspects of their film presentations throughout the festival. Act as ambassador for films and presentations, as well as providing transportation to screenings, airports, panels, etc.

 

PIN CLIENTS: CONCEPTUAL DESIGN, ARTWORK, AND COPY FOR PIN SLOGANS

N.O.W. (National Organization For Women), BLACK WOMENÕS HEALTH IMPERATIVE,

PLANNED PARENTHOOD, BUCKS COUNTY WOMENÕS FUND, BUCKS COUNTY AUDUBON SOCIETY, MAIN LINE ANIMAL RESCUE, NATURAL LANDS TRUST, EDEN SERVICES for Autism, PATHWAYS WOMENÕS ADVOCACY, BUCKS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, BLUEBIRD CAFƒ in Nashville, PENNSYLVANIA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, GREENPEACE, and,

THE NATIONAL BREAST CANCER COALITION, in which LisaBethÕs slogan,

ÒSAY IT! FIGHT IT! CURE IT! DAMN ITÓ was used as the title for a feature length documentary by

Lee Grant on the LIFETIME NETWORK, in 1997 featuring Rosie OÕDonnell.

 

PEOPLE OF NOTE SEEN WEARING LISABETHÕS PINS

Hillary Clinton, Gloria Steinem, Madeleine Albright, Rosalyn Carter, Mia Farrow, Elizabeth Edwards, Mario Van Peebles, Kim Gandy (President of NOW), Governor Rendell of Pennsylvania, Governor Ritter of Colorado, Former Governor of NJ, Christie Todd Whitman, Ken Rudin of National Public Radio.

 

ETC.ÕS

LETTERING DEIGN: Font license with ITC (International Typeface Corporation) www.fonts.com. 

Font is entitled: itc Òweber handÓ.  CALLIGRAPHY, ART-PRINTS, ILLUSTRATION, PHOTOGRAPHY.

 

OTHER CLIENTS INCLUDE:

WomenÕs Business Forum of Bucks County, Bucks County WomenÕs Fund, Caron Foundation, N.A.R.A.L., Dolphin Research Center, Ben & JerryÕs, Zola Decorators, Mercer Museum, Michener Museum, Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Garden State Discovery Museum, Remote Recording Services, Inc., and more.

 

SELECTED PRO BONO WORK/Donations:

 

PENNSYLVANIA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Donated pins for the organizationÕs fundraising.

 

MAIN LINE ANIMAL RESCUE

Donated pins for the organizationÕs fundraising.

 

HURRICANES KATRINA/RITA/WILMA

Designed pin, raised $800.00 for American Red Cross, National Search Dog Foundation,

and Habitat for Humanity.

 

ASIAN TSUNAMI

Designed pin, raised $1600.00 for the International Rescue Committee.

 

SEPTEMBER 11

Designed pin, raised $3500.00 for the American Red Cross and National Search Dog Foundation.

 

PERFORMER

Benefit concerts and rallies including Bill Clinton rally - October 2006,

Hurricane Relief concerts, 2004 presidential campaign, and more.

 

PIN DONATIONS

Pin donations to various organizations over the years.

 

lisabeth in the PRESS:

IN PRINT:

 

DOYLESTOWN INTELLIGENCER – NOVEMBER 2009: Feature Article

about LisaBeth performing in a Joni Mitchell tribute concert.

 

PRINCETON PACKET – NOVEMBER 2009: Feature Article

about LisaBeth performing in a Joni Mitchell tribute concert.

 

COURIER POST OF SOUTH JERSEY - APRIL 2009 – SUNDAY MAGAZINE Cover Story

celebrating Earth Day with LisaBeth's artwork and pins featured.

 

TRENTON TIMES - DECEMBER 2008: Cover Story on LisaBeth being selected by the office of Congressman Patrick Murphy to create an ornament for the White House Christmas Tree.

 

DOYLESTOWN INTELLIGENCER – DECEMBER 2008: Cover story, as above.

 

LAMBERTVILLE BEACON – DECEMBER 2008: Cover story, as above.

 

BUCKS COUNTY HERALD – DECEMBER 2008: Feature story, as above.

 

BUCKS COUNTY WOMAN MAGAZINE – JUNE 2008:  Feature article with color photos.

 

PERFORMING SONGWRITER MAGAZINE – MAY 2008:  LisaBethÕs CD chosen as a feature in the DIY (Do it Yourself) section of this acclaimed national monthly magazine.

 

MAIN LINE TODAY MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 2007:  LisaBethÕs CD chosen as a ÒMUST BUYÓ, specifically referencing the song, ÒLINE IN THE SANDÓ as being the Òanthem of the decadeÓ.

 

TRENTON TIMES – OCTOBER 2007: Feature article, 2 pages, including several color photos.

 

DOYLESTOWN INTELLIGENCER – AUGUST 2007: Feature 2 page article, several color photos.

 

METRO Philly – JANUARY 2005: Article about the TSUNAMI pin.

 

Additional feature articles:  New Hope Gazette, Sing Out Magazine, Montgomery County Ticket,

The Morning Call, Lambertville Beacon, Home News Tribune, Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia City Paper, Princeton Packet, and additional articles in the Doylestown Intelligencer, & Trenton Times.

 

RADIO:

KYW NEWS RADIO – DECEMBER 2008: Feature interview with HADAS KUZNITS.

BEN FM - 2007: Woman of the Week, with Marilyn Russell.

NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO: 2 songs played on NPRÕs CARTALK. 

WXPN...88.5 FM Philadelphia, PA - Most recent appearance, OCTOBER 2009.

Multiple live appearances on: WomenÕs Music Hour with Michaela Majoun, Sunday folk show with Gene Shay, KIDÕS CORNER with Kathy OÕConnell.

WTSR – FM, Trenton, NJ,

WDVR...89.7 FM, Sergeantsville, NJ,

WDIY...88.5 FM & 93.9 FM...Bethlehem, PA

 

TELEVISION:

CBS-3 – TV Philadelphia, DECEMBER 2008. Feature Story.

Feature interview SEPTEMBER 2005: Featured musician on PhiladelphiaÕs WB17.

CN-8 interview for full length documentary – JUNE 2003: Appel Farm Art & Music Festival.

Good Day Philadelphia - 5 minute live interview/performance with SUE SERIO, Philadelphia, PA, May 1998.

Good Day Philadelphia - 8 minute live interview/performance with GROVER SILCOX, August 1996.

Suburban Cable...2 appearances on talk show, songs and interviews.

 

STAGE:

Released four independent CDÕs.

Opened shows for over 60 nationally known musicians, including Nanci Griffith, Ralph Stanley, Roy Clark, Dave Grisman, Asleep at the Wheel, Martin Sexton, Patty Larkin, Dave Carter & Tracy Grammar, Tom Paxton, Christine Lavin, Susan Werner, John Gorka, Loudon Wainwright III, and more.

 

Performing musician at venues throughout the United States with audiences from 20 to 2000.

Performer at PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL, 2008, 2004, 1993.

Semi-finalist, MOUNTAIN STAGE NEWSONG FESTIVAL, September 2003.

Feature performer, FALCON RIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL 2005, chosen from over 400 artists to

represent the festival on a 2 week northeast tour.

 

VOLUNTEeRING/community

BOARD MEMBER:

WOMEN'S BUSINESS FORUM OF BUCKS COUNTY

www.womensbusinessforum.org

Helping Women Entrepreneurs start and grow their business.

 

LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Completed three 26.2 mile marathons - Dublin, Ireland - 1996, 1997, and 2001. Mentor: Spring and Fall 1997.

 

POLITICS

Extensive assorted volunteer positions on behalf of the 2008 Presidential and Congressional Campaigns,

2006 Congressional race, 2004 Presidential race, including performing at benefit concerts, coordinating/conducting canvassing, office work, graphics, phone calls, etc.

 

WXPN radio, Philadelphia, PA

ODYSSEY performer 1995 –1998, 2009. Program of music for school children, groups up to 750.

EMCEE: Godfrey Daniels Folk Club, Bethlehem, PA

International Folk Alliance Conference, Performer Liaison 1997 – 2005

Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference, Registration Desk 2002 – 2006

Concert Staff, Festival Staff, Crisis Intervention Hotline Counselor, College Orientator:

 

OTHER INTERESTS:

Dogs, people, dancing, travel, reading, helping people, learning, giving back, living well.


BIO FORMAT FOR PRESS

LisaBeth’s mission is to make a difference through her art, music, and writing. She is a freelance writer, songwriter, illustrator, lettering artist, and consultant.
Her work is available for gallery showings, and feature a showcase of what she calls her “wall art”, including “quotation art” a series of prints with timely hand lettered quotes about the environment and other signs of the times, with textural watercolor as a backdrop, as well as photography of local scenes, and other illustrations.

LisaBeth has recorded four CD’s of original music, along with her singing partner Maggie Marshall who brings high lonesome harmony and stellar upright bass playing to the duo. Their latest album is THE FIRE TOWER SESSIONS, an assortment of songs ranging from the state of the world to the state of grace.
It was produced and engineered by Grammy music-maker BIL VORNDICK (RALPH STANLEY, BELA FLECK, BOB DYLAN, DOLLY PARTON, ALISON KRAUSS);
and features the wonderful singers and players…..JONELL MOSSER, JOHNNY HILAND, SUSAN MARSHALL, TIM LORSCH, TOM ROADY, and BIL VORNDICK.
With guitar, double bass, 3 part harmony, fiddle, mandolin, sizzlin’ lead guitar, smiling percussion, Tibetan bells, and angel harp,
the record presents an exciting array of tunes…some old-timey-ish, some new, one borrowed and some bluegrassy.

Of the thought provoking and lead song on the new record, LINE IN THE SAND, Sonny Ochs (sister of Phil Ochs) says:
"Line in the Sand" is an especially good song. It catches you with its upbeat tempo and catchy melody, then hits you with the power of its words.”

LisaBeth (with and without Maggie) has opened shows for over 50 national acts, including Nanci Griffith, Dave Grisman, Roy Clark*, Marty Sexton, Susan Werner, John Gorka, The Mammals*, Loudon Wainwright III, Patty Larkin, David Wilcox, Vance Gilbert*, Christine Lavin, Tom Paxton*, Todd Snider*, Dave Carter & Tracy Grammar*,
Tom Rush, Tom Chapin, Geno Delafose, Fred Eaglesmith*, Jonathan Edwards, Steve Forbert, John Hammond, Eleanor McEvoy, Bill Miller, James McMurtry, Bill Morrissey, Orleans, Jonathan Richman, John Sebastian, Darden Smith, Chris Smither, Trout Fishing in America, Sloan Wainwright, Cheryl Wheeler*, Robin and Linda Williams*,
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason*, and more. They have played concerts across the country and have been guests on the radio numerous times,
as well as LisaBeth having two songs featured on NPR’s (NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO) CARTALK.

In the world of visual art, LisaBeth is most noted for her line of socially conscious pins, worn by HILLARY CLINTON and GLORIA STEINEM, among others.
She has been recognized nationally for her efforts in spreading awareness of crucial matters in social justice, cancer prevention, women’s issues,
politics, and the environment. Her clients have included The National Breast Cancer Coalition, N.O.W. (National Organization for Women), The Black Women’s Health Imperative, Natural Lands Trust, Greenpeace, and more. She has raised money for disaster relief, and continues to give back through donating design services and pins, and raising money for organizations through pin sales. LisaBeth is also an illustrator and noted lettering artist/calligrapher, and has designed a font for the INTERNATIONAL TYPEFACE CORPORATION. It's called ITC "weber hand", and is available at www.fonts.com. The consummate Renaissance woman, LisaBeth’s other interests continue. She was a Theater Manager in her 5th year at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. She has been working in filmmaker guest services at the PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL for the last 6 years. She is also a freelance writer, with articles published in various magazines, including Performing Songwriter Magazine, National Search Dog Foundation, and PC Solutions. LisaBeth has worked on political campaigns (albeit admitting she doesn’t like politics) because she doesn’t like what’s going on even more than she doesn’t like politics. Plus she felt it was the right thing to do. She is an activist and has been called on to perform at several rallies. In the fall of 2006, she was invited to perform her music at a
BILL CLINTON rally when he was campaigning on behalf of Congressman Patrick Murphy's first run for office.

WEBSITE: www.lisabethweber.com
BLOG: www.lisabethweber.blogspot.com.



SELECTED APPEARANCES/PRESS COVERAGE:

ON LINE PRESS:
  • September, 2007: Featured as WOMAN OF THE WEEK on philly.com with a mailing list of over 20,000.
  • September, 2007: Featured on the OASIS CD blog, www.oasiscd.com/blog (scroll down to the second from the bottom of the page).

RADIO:
  • National Public Radio. 2 songs played on NPR's CARTALK.
  • WXPN - 88.5 FM Philadelphia, PA. Latest appearance September, 2007.
    Multiple live appearances on the Women's Music Hour with Michaela Majoun, Sunday Folk Show with Gene Shay, and KID'S CORNER with Kathy O'Connell.
  • WTSR FM, Trenton, NJ, WDVR 89.7 FM Sergeantsville, NJ, WDIY FM, Bethlehem, PA.

TELEVISION:
  • Featured musician on Philadelphia's WB17, in extended news story about Cindy Sheehan coming to Philadelphia. September 2005.
  • Interviewed on CN-8 full length feature documentary on APPEL FARM ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL, June 2003.
  • Good Day Philadelphia - 5 minute live interview and performance at Jam on the River, Philadelphia, PA, with Sue Serio, May 1998.
  • Good Day Philadelphia - 8 minute live interview and performance with Grover Silcox, Philadelphia Folk Festival, August 1996.
  • Suburban Cable...2 appearances on talk show, songs and interviews.

STAGE:
  • Opening performances for over 60 nationally known musicians, including Roy Clark, Martin Sexton, Patty Larkin, Dave Carter & Tracy Grammar, Tom Paxton, Christine Lavin, David Wilcox, Jonathan Edwards, Susan Werner, John Gorka, Loudon Wainwright III, Tom Chapin, et. al.
  • Performing musician at noted venues throughout the United States with audiences from 20 to 2000.
  • Semi-finalist, MOUNTAIN STAGE NEWSONG FESTIVAL, September 2003.
  • Feature performer, FALCON RIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL, 2005, also chosen from over 400 artists to represent the festival on a 2 week northeast tour.
  • Performer at PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL, 2004, 1993.

NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINES:
  • Trenton Times: Feature article, November 2007.
  • Doylestown Intelligencer. Feature article, September 2007, including Front Page coverage and oversized photo.
  • METRO Philly: January 6, 2005, article about the TSUNAMI pin.
  • New Hope Gazette: September 9, 2004, article about a campaign concert.
  • SING OUT Magazine: - review of CD, "THE ALMOST LIVE SESSIONS" Feb. 2004.
  • The Montgomery County Ticket: November 5, 2003, article about record release.
  • The Morning Call: April 11, 2003, article about pins.
  • Trenton Times: feature article about artists who created work for September 11, 2001.
  • Lambertville Beacon: feature article, front page, about pin designed for September 11, 2001.
  • Doylestown Intelligencer: feature article, front cover (color) of weekend section, Nov. 2000.
  • Home News Tribune: feature article, August, 1999.
  • Philadelphia Inquirer: Weekend Section, feature article plus full page color picture, 1995.
  • Philadelphia Inquirer: Neighbors section, feature article with picture, 1996.
  • Doylestown Intelligencer: feature article with picture, 1993.
  • Princeton Packet: feature article with pictures, 1991.
  • New Hope Gazette: feature article with picture, 1992.
  • Lambertville Beacon: feature article with picture, 1991.

VOLUNTEERING:
  • THEATER TEAM LEADER (Staff) at the SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, 2006, 2007.
  • Writer for the NATIONAL DISASTER SEARCH DOG FOUNDATION, 2004 - present.
  • Guest Services Liaison, Philadelphia Film Festival, 2003-2007.
  • Philadelphia Film Festival, GUEST PANELIST; Music in Film Seminar. Volunteer for GUEST SERVICES, Filmmaker liaison, 2003, 2004.
  • Extensive assorted volunteer positions on behalf of the 2004 presidential race, including performing at benefit concerts, canvassing, event planning, office work, graphics, phone calls, etc..
  • LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY OF AMERICA completed three 26.2 mile marathons - Dublin, Ireland - 1996, 1997, 2001. In addition, served as program mentor – Spring and Fall 1997.
  • WXPN radio, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Philadelphia Folk Festival, volunteer since 1984.
  • ODYSSEY performer 1995 –1998. Program of music for school children, groups up to 750.
  • Godfrey Daniels Folk Club, Bethlehem, PA, EMCEE.
  • International Folk Alliance Conference, Performer Liaison, assistant to Stage Manager and Production Manager, 1997 - 2004.
  • Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference, Registration Desk 2002 – 2004.
  • Concert Staff at many venues including Concerts at the Crossing, Cherry Tree, Kokopelli Concerts, and more.
  • Crisis Intervention Hotline Counselor 1983-1984.
  • Orientator: S.U.N.Y. Purchase 1982 & 1983.