Liz McKinney's "Retro Piano Lounge"
After three decades as a rock radio broadcaster, Liz McKinney is excited to return to a stage that feels familiar yet refreshing—one filled with live audiences rather than the confines of a radio control room. Now, her microphone is positioned at the piano, where she brings to life many of the songs that have resonated with her throughout her career on air.
A Journey Through Music
Liz's musical journey began in the early 1980s, prior to her tenure at CFOX Radio in Vancouver, where she performed as a solo act. During that vibrant era, live music flourished, and gigs were abundant. Liz graced the stages of well-known venues such as The Yale Hotel on Granville, where she played the grand piano during after-work hours, Mama Gold's in Kitsilano, Checkers on Denman, The Dufferin Hotel, The Avalon Hotel, and many others. Typically, she would perform five nights a week, captivating audiences with her engaging performances.
A Nostalgic Experience
Fast forward nearly four decades, and Liz invites you to join her for an evening of musical nostalgia. In her "Retro Piano Lounge," she shares not only the familiar songs that have shaped her career but also the stories behind them, creating an intimate and memorable experience for her audience.
Come and enjoy an evening filled with musical memories, celebrating the timeless classics that have connected generations. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to her music, Liz McKinney’s "Retro Piano Lounge" promises to be a delightful journey through the sounds of yesteryear.
Check out this great video of Liz playing at Predator Ridge Resort. The Range Restaurant.
Sample Song List
Back To Black Amy Winehouse
Rehab Amy Winehouse
Will you Still Love Me Carol King
This Train Don't Stop Elton John
Woodstock Joni Mitchell
Fire and Rain James Taylor
Ain't no Sunshine Bill Withers
Sandman America
Landslide Fleetwood Mac
Get Together The Youngbloods
Stray Cat Strut Stray Cats
Candle In The Wind Elton John
Danny’s All-Star Joint Rickie Lee Jones
We Are The World USA for Africa
Blue Moon Drive Lee Harvey Oswald
Someday Baby R.L Burnside
Wonderful world Louie Armstrong
It's A Heartache Bonnie Tyler
In the Ghetto. Elvis
Changes in Latitude. Jimmy Buffet
King Of The Road Dwight Yokum
I Ain't Ever Satisfied Steve Earle
Cold Shot Stevie Ray Vaughan
Sunday Morning Kris Kristopherson
Freedom for the stallion Bob Dylan
Stand by your man Tammy Wynette
Make You Feel My Love Adele
I’ll stand by you. The Pretenders
Set Me Down on a Cloud Lukas Nelson
Secret Agent Man Johnny Rivers
The Long and Winding Beatles
Maxwell Silver Hammer Beatles


Liz McKinney is a pioneer in Canadian rock radio and the first women in Canada to host a major market drive show. She was also instrumental in bringing live performances to the radio. Some of the more memorable live performances include Melissa Etheridge, Los Lobos, Lenny Kravitz, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Concrete Blonde.

Liz has a very natural and professional broadcasting style that is timeless.

1985 -1992 C-FOX FM 99 Vancouver afternoon drive
1997-2008 CKLZ-FM Kelowna Mornings then Drive
2008-2015 CJUI 103.9 The Juice
Mornings then Drive
Liz co-hosted a nationally broadcast 8 hour Canada Day 1992 radio show with Canada’s Ian Thomas. It ran live from Toronto and coast to coast with cut in's from every major radio station in Canada.
It was an epic broadcast never to be repeated.

Liz stared in a made for TV movie call ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK which featured an inside look at rock radio. www.imdb.com/title/tt0347889
Host of the nationally syndicated Coca Cola Rock 20 countdown from 1985 - 1994,
Co-hosted an 8 hour National radio broadcast from Toronto and coast to coast with Ian Thomas with cut in's from every major radio station in Canada.
Hosted the Canada wide Countdown to the Juno's from the CFOX studio's in Vancouver.







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