Lillith Fair in 1997

All-Female Music Tour at a Crossroads

Soundcheck | Jul 12, 2010

Lilith Fair was once a revolutionary all-female music tour concept. But it’s struggled recently, with a dozen shows cancelled due to slow ticket sales and co-headliner Kelly Clarkson dropping out. Today: A Soundcheck Smackdown debate on whether Lilith Fair is still relevant. Also: the singer-songwriter Ted Leo recently said that his days as a full-time musician might be winding down. We find out what he meant by the comments.

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