NERFA - Northeast Regional Folk Alliance, is attended by hundreds of performers, presenters, djs and industry. In a weekend-long world-class conference filled with folk music of all styles and the artists that craft the music, gaining the attention of Richard Cuccaro curator of Acoustic Live in New York City since 1999 is somewhat of a feat.
Trespass Music is pleased to share this review of Loretta Hagen's newest album "Lucky Stars" by Richard Cuccaro and a link to a past feature of Loretta, her life and the album "Sundown Till Dawn."
Loretta Hagen | Lucky Stars
"Once again, Loretta Hagen lends her warm, silky-smooth voice to a batch of country-tinged songs. This album is undoubtedly an emotional release following her mother’s passing. Each song — every one an original — is a tender expression of moving on after a huge loss. Without striking a maudlin note, she manages to convey hope and uplift, rising from sorrow."
Richard Cuccaro - Acoustic Live in NYC
Read the review HERE
Read the June 2010 Feature HERE
Visit Loretta's WEBSITE HERE
DJS Airplay Direct HERE
More about LORETTA HAGEN
In every life, there are inevitable times of darkness and of light. Loretta Hagen's fourth CD "Lucky Stars," takes the listener on a personal journey through loss, healing, and ultimately the promise of hope.
Four years in the making, "Lucky Stars" brings Loretta's journey full circle, when faced with the heartache of illness, death, and going on without loved ones so cherished. She finds solace in the promise of new beginnings, love, and the inherent knowledge that our Lucky Stars are watching over us.
Reviewers describe award winning singer-songwriter Loretta Hagen as ‘heart driven, soul filling, Folk Americana.‘ Her rich alto voice and strong songwriting skills have led her to win many awards, including a JAM Awards’ (Jersey Acoustic Music Awards) “Top Female Songwriter of the Year,” JAM nomination for “Album of the Year,” winner of the NJ Folk Festival Songwriter Competition and 2 time designation as a CT Folk Festival finalist.
Loretta's third CD, “Mud and Stone,” well received by DJs worldwide, debuted at #10 on Folk DJ Charts, consistently #1 on the Roots Music Report for NJ, #5 Top 50 Folk Albums RMR, and topped many best of lists. Five years later the album is still going strong, recently receiving 4 nominations for the Just Plain Folk Awards with awards being announced late fall 2017. "This effort [Mud and Stone] is first class, top tier, a true contender as an artist to reckon with." John Apice ~ No Depression
Loretta has performed at premiere venues across the Northeast and Nashville, sharing the stage with Pete Seeger, Roger McGuinn, Sloan Wainwright, Steve Forbert, Richie Havens, Kim Richey and Marshall Crenshaw among many others.
Following her critically acclaimed CD Something More, co-produced by Pat McInerney (Nanci Griffith), Hagen released "Sundown Till Dawn", a CD that garnered rave reviews and radio play across the country. Sundown Till Dawn is extremely personal, with the title track written about her mother who suffered with Alzheimer’s Disease. Loretta’s Mom passed away peacefully at her home. The emotionally charged ballad is included on the soundtrack of a film called “10 Mountains 10 Years” chronicling the journey of a group of mountain climbers who are raising awareness about the disease.
Loretta performs primarily with her trio consisting of husband/guitarist Gary Hagen and djembe players Linda Lambiase or Curtis Kretz.
Visit Loretta's WEBSITE HERE