“Even though she was barely out of high school, Liz Berlin recognized something unique was happening when she started writing music with Michael Glabicki, whom she had met at a rally for students against racism and apartheid. When other members joined the band and rehearsals started, she realized a lot of people eventually would hear the music of Rusted Root.”

“Liz Berlin is one of Pittsburgh's most recognized musicians by virtue of her longtime association with Rusted Root, one of the most successful bands to emerge from Western Pennsylvania in the past 20 years. But Berlin is more than just a singer in a rock band. As one of the co-owners of Mr. Small's complex in Millvale, she helped turn a former Roman Catholic church into one of the area's best places to see concerts. As a solo artist, Berlin has released a stunning catalog of albums that illustrate her diverse talents. Her latest project, Drowning Clowns, is shepherded by her husband, Mike Speranzo, and features a great cast of musicians from Pittsburgh. She's one of the few artists who seems to have a golden touch no matter what she does.”