Bif Naked Puts the Bite on Buffy; Lava/Atlantic Artist Set To Appear on The WB's Buffy The Vampire Slayer.NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Oct. 12, 1999-- Lava/Atlantic recording artist Bif Naked Bif Naked (born Beth Torbert on June 15, 1971) is a Juno Award-winning Canadian punk rock singer and actress, with appearances on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Biography Torbert was born in New Delhi, India and adopted by American missionaries. will be making a special appearance on an upcoming episode of the WB's hit series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The episode is slated to air on the WB on Tuesday, October 19th at 8 PM (ET). Bif and her band are featured at a college house party attended by Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar Sarah Michelle Gellar (born April 14, 1977) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as the fictional character Buffy Summers in the acclaimed television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, for which she received a Golden Globe Award nomination. ) and her pals. They perform two songs "Lucky" and the current single/video, "Moment of Weakness" - both of which can be found on Bif's acclaimed Lava/Atlantic debut, "I BIFICUS." In addition, Bif's song, "Anything," is heard on the episode's soundtrack. In other news, Bif and Co. - who have already spent time on the road supporting such acts as Kid Rock and the Cult - are currently in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of a month-long tour with Fuel, which includes dates at a number of East Coast colleges. The sojourn is set to wind up with a Halloween gig at Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg is a town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Wilkes Barre along the Susquehanna River. In 1900, the population of Bloomsburg stood at 6,170; in 1910, 7,413; and in 1940, 9,799. The population was 12,375 at the 2000 census. , and will be followed by further North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. dates. "I BIFICUS" has received a bounty of rave reviews since its August release. Billboard hailed the album in no uncertain terms: "A truly great rock debut." In its September 13th issue, People declared the record "Album of the Week," and saluted Bif as "a terrifically engaging singer-songwriter" who "gives Joan Jett Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin on September 22, 1958) is an American rock guitarist, singer, producer and actress. She is best known for her hit single "I Love Rock N' Roll", which was #1 on the Billboard charts from March 20 to May 8, 1982, as well as for her a run for her hard-rock money." Rolling Stone rolling stone Noun a restless or wandering person decreed "Moment of Weakness" to be "the twentieth century's last decent breakup song," noting Bif's "forceful Gwen Stefani-style vocals." In her three-star review, USA Today's Edna Gunderson enthused about Bif's "big strapping strap·ping adj. Having a sturdy muscular physique; robust. n. 1. Straps considered as a group. 2. Material for making straps. voice and attitude to burn," pointing out that "Naked enhances every track with wit, vitality and candor." -0-
Bif Naked
October Tour '99
Date Venue Location
10/12 Fordham University Bronx, New York
10/13 Water Street Rochester, New York
10/14 9:30 Club Washington, DC
10/15 Rowan University Glassboro, New Jersey
10/16 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania
10/18 University of Delaware Newark, Delaware
10/20 The Orbit Room Fort Myers, Florida
10/21 The Moon Tallahassee, Florida
10/23 The Cow Palace Daly City, California
10/27 Lupo's Heartbreak Providence, Rhode Island
10/29 Avalon Ballroom Boston, Massachusetts
10/30 Shippensburg University Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
10/31 Bloomsburg University Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
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