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2008 Past Appearances
Friday, January 18, 2008 - 6:30 pm
Western Cowboy Musical Entertainment by Loretta Thompson and the Heritage Band — Songs and Fiddle Tunes from the Old West.
Just in time for Denver's Stock Show!
A Cherry Creek Retirement Village
14555 East Hampden Ave. in Aurora, CO
Contact: Elizabeth 303-693-0200
Saturday, January 19, 2008 - 7:00 pm
Happy 50th Birthday Party for Heather Miller!
Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band provide exciting Fiddling and Scottish Entertainment for Celtic dance party with dance caller.
Ken Caryl Ranch House in Littleton, CO.
Contact: Heather 303-941-5081
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 - 5:00 pm
Variety Songs and Fiddling Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
Nostalgic Songs and Fiddling Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
Contact: Ann 303-980-5500 x506
Friday, February 29, 2008 - 2:30 pm
Variety Songs and Fiddling Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
The Arbors at San Marino, 7425 Xavier
Contact: Loretta Valdez 303-426-9090
Saturday, March 1, 2008 - 6:30 pm
Happy 30th Anniversary Party for Don and Joanie!
Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band provide exciting Celtic Songs, Fiddling, and Variety Entertainment at the Irish Snug, 1201 East Colfax in Denver - Private Party
Friday, March 7, 2008 - 8:00 am
Irish Entertainment Showcase - Fiddling and Songs with Loretta Thompson, and Irish Dancers
Graland Country Day School in Denver, CO
Contact: Kathy 303-320-6619
Saturday, March 8, 2008 - 2:30 pm
St. Patrick's Day Irish Variety Entertainment, Songs & Fiddle Fun with Loretta Thompson
Colorado State Veterans Home
Fitzsimons campus, Denver, CO
Contact: Melissa 720-857-6437
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 3:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Day Irish Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
Porter Place Retirement in, Denver
Contact: Melissa 303-765-6804
Friday, March 14, 2008 - 11:00 am
St. Patrick’s Celebration Lunch & Concert
Irish Songs & Fiddling Entertainment by Loretta Thompson and the Bennett School Irish Dancers
Call now for reservations. This event sells out quickly!
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle in Aurora, CO
Contact: Dave Horvath 303-739-7942
Friday, March 14, 2008 - 7:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Party & Evening Concert
Glen Eagles Village Clubhouse, Highlands Ranch, CO;
Another fun evening with Loretta Thompson and the Heritage Band! Contact: Carol 720-344-2582
Sunday, March 16, 2008 - 2:00 pm
Celtic Celebration CONCERT for St. Patrick's Day!
Loretta Thompson and the Heritage Band
at The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO
A highlight of the Estes Park Music Festival Concert Series, Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band return for the fourth straight year of exciting Celtic music, songs, and high-energy fiddling. Always a crowd-pleaser with a few surprises thrown in!
Well worth the scenic drive to Estes Park and the fabulous historic Stanley Hotel.
Come early, this show fills up fast! Bargain price tickets $5. at door.
Sponsored by the Estes Park Music Festival, Inc. Concert Series.
Contact Nancy 970-586-5179
www.EstesParkMusicFestivalInc.org
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Wednesday, March 17, 2008 - 10:30 am
St. Patrick’s Irish Entertainment by Loretta Thompson and the Bennett School of Irish Dance—Irish Songs and Fiddle Tunes for Irish Step Dancers
A Cherry Creek Retirement Village
14555 East Hampden Ave. in Aurora, CO
Contact: Elizabeth 303-693-0200
Monday, March 17, 2008 - 7:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Party & Concert
Irish Songs, Fiddling, and Variety Entertainment
by Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band
Loretta Thompson on Fiddle, Guitar, Whistles, and Vocals
Tom Broderick on Guitar and Vocals
Josh Filley on Bass and Vocals
Lakewood Meridian, 1805 South Balsam in Lakewood, CO
located just a few blocks west of Wadsworth and Jewell
Contact: Karen 303-980-5500
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Saturday, April 5, 2008 - 6:00 pm
TARTAN DAY Dinner Celebration & Benefit - Denver, CO
Bring friends and family out for Scottish fun with Bagpipe Band, authentic Scottish food, and Robert Burns' famous Address to the Haggis! Celtic Music Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
Location: Highlands Masonic Center at 35th and Federal
Info and Reservations: Eric McBride-The Celtic Caterer 303-359-9654
Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 1:00 pm
Seniors Resource Center Adult Day
Variety Songs and Fiddling Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
at the Bear Valley Church, 10001 West Jewell Ave.
Contact: Janette 303-986-9862
Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 4:00 pm
Royal, Arkansas Old Timers Gathering
Variety Fiddling Entertainment with Loretta Thompson & friends
Contact: Sandy 501-767-3282
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - downtown Denver, CO
19th Annual Salute to Seniors at Colorado Convention Center
Open 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Benefit performance by Loretta Thompson - Variety Songs and Violin Entertainment for the largest senior show in Colorado.
Colorado Convention Center at 14th and Champa in Denver
Sponsored by Colorado Gerontological Society
Contact Cliff 303-333-3482
Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
MayFest Celebration for Women - Boulder, CO
Loretta Thompson provides Celtic Fiddling and Dance Music for Courtyard Maypole Dance & Celebration
Contact: Natalie 303-494-0180
www.salon-d-arts.org
Friday, May 23, 2008 - 11:00 am
Spring Luncheon and Concert - Aurora, CO
Variety Entertainment & Fiddling by Loretta Thompson
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle in Aurora, CO
Contact: Dave Horvath 303-739-7942
Friday, May 30 , 2008 - 1:30 pm & 2:45 pm
Dayton Place Retirement Community
Variety, Nostalgic Songs and Fiddling Entertainment
1950 South Dayton Street, Aurora, CO
Info: Beverly Maitin 303-751-5150
Friday, May 31, 2008 - 7:00 pm
Variety, Nostalgic Songs and Fiddling Entertainment
Englewood Meridian, 3455 South Corona in Englewood, CO
Contact: Jennifer Renaldo, 3rd floor 303-761-0300, x304
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Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 11:00 am
Bear Valley Church Adult Day
Variety Songs and Fiddling Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
at the Bear Valley Church, 10001 West Jewell Ave.
Contact: Janette 303-986-9862
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 1:30 pm
Seniors Resource Center Adult Day
Variety Songs and Fiddling Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
3250 Chase Street in west Denver.
Contact: Janette 303-986-9862
Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 1:00 pm
Wedding for Casey Uney and Greg Shaw, Frisco, CO
Celtic Fiddling/Violin by Loretta Thompson at Sapphire Point, a beautiful spot above Lake Dillon and Frisco.
Monday, June 16, 2008 - 5:00 pm
Lakewood Meridian, West Jewell & Balsam in Lakewood, CO
Nostalgic Songs and Fiddling Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
Contact: Ann 303-980-5500 x506
Sunday, June 22, 2008 - 2:00 pm Barbeque
Sky Cliff House Center , Castle Rock, CO
Loretta provides Celtic Fiddling and a mixture of Variety Songs
and good Old-Fashioned Entertainment for the Barbeque crowd!
Hwy 86, just east of Castle Rock, CO.
Contact: Rosemary 303-972-5141
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Happy Fourth of July, America!
Friday, July 4, 2008 - 12:00 Noon Concert
Patriotic Music and Variety Entertainment by Loretta Thompson and the Heritage Band — Familiar Songs and Fiddle Tunes of the Good Old USA!
Join Loretta, Tom, and Josh for great start to the day's celebrations at Cherry Creek Retirement Village
14555 East Hampden Ave. in Aurora, CO
Contact: Elizabeth 303-693-0200
Saturday, July 19, 2008 -
Elizabeth Celtic Festival, Elizabeth, CO
11:00 am & 2:00 pm on the British Stage
Hear Loretta play Celtic fiddle tunes from the great composers of
Scotland and Ireland... the 18th & 19th Century Celtic Hit Parade!
Location: Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth, CO on Hwy. 86, just east of Castle Rock, CO.
Contact: Lauren 303-703-1923 www.elizabethcelticfestival.com
Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 5:00 pm
Wedding - downtown Littleton, CO
Wedding music, Celtic Fiddling/Violin provided by Loretta Thompson at the War Memorial Rose Garden.
Contact: Heather 303-906-4484
Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 7:00 pm
Formal Dinner at Pinehurst Country Club - Littleton, CO
Variety Songs and Fiddling/Violin Entertainment provided by Loretta Thompson for the Red Cross of Constantine, Masons group.
Contact: Judy 303-237-1545
Bring the entire family for a weekend of fun!
August 9 & 10, 2008 - Colorado Scottish Festival
Two Full Days of Celtic Culture and Entertainment!
9:00 to 4:30 – Highland Games & Competitions, Pipes & Drums, Scottish and Irish entertainers, Highland Dancing, Irish Step Dancing, British Dog Breeds, Classic British Cars on Sunday, and much more.
Featured Musical Entertainers:
Seamus Kennedy, Irish Singer and Master of Comedy & Wit
Oceans Apart, Songs & Music of Wales, Ireland, and Scotland
Loretta Thompson and the Heritage Band
Skean Dubh, Ceol Ceili, and more great Celtic Music bands from Colorado!
Location: Highland Heritage Park, one and a half miles south of C-470 and Quebec in Highlands Ranch, CO; just south of Denver
Info: 303-238-6524 www.scottishgames.org
Aug 9 , 2008 - Saturday night Celtic Concert and Ceilidh dance
of the Colorado Scottish Festival
7:00 pm Bagpipes and Brass Concert - Entertainment by the Denver Brass and Pipes and Drums of Celtic Colorado.
8:00 pm Concert and Ceilidh Evening - Fiddling, Songs, & Dancing!
Featured Entertainers: Seamus Kennedy, Oceans Apart, Loretta Thompson. Everone invited to dance with ceilidh dance caller, Tim Luscombe. Championship Highland dancers & Irish step dancers!
Cash bar, special dinner menu available, door prizes.
Location: Mariott Hotel Park Meadows South, 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Littleton, CO (north of intersection at Lincoln & Park Meadows)
Tickets: $15. at door, $12. in advance, and at the Festival on Sat.
Info: 303-238-6524 www.scottishgames.org
August 10-17, 2008 - Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp,
near Deckers, CO... an unforgettable week of music and dance!
Play all day and dance all night!
Take lessons from World Class Musicians teaching traditional music for fiddle, guitar, banjo, piano, harp, singing, dancing, and much more! From beginning to advanced players.
Contact Mark Luther 303-753-6870 www.rmfiddle.com
Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 6:00 pm
Wedding Reception in Estes Park, CO
Wedding reception at the Twin Owls restaurant, with celebration music by Loretta Thompson and the Heritage Band.
Contact: Raye (970) 481-0003
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2007 Past Appearances
Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 5:00 pm
Lakewood Meridian, West Jewell & Balsam in Lakewood, CO
Nostalgic Songs and Fiddling Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
Contact: Ann 303-980-5500 x506
Jan 19 , 2007 - Western Cowboy Songs & Fiddling Fun for Hat Day Entertainment at Dayton Place Retirement Community
1950 South Dayton Street, Aurora, CO
Info: Beverly Maitin 303-751-5150
Wednesday, January 24, 2007 - 2:30 pm
Fun Mixture of Nostalgic Songs and Fiddling Entertainment
Englewood Meridian, 3455 South Corona in Englewood, CO
Contact: Linda Anderson 4th floor 303-762-2108
Wednesday, February 7, 2007 - 12:00 Noon
Valentine’s Day and Nostalgic Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
Seniors Fellowship Luncheon and Concert
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th and Wadsworth, Westminster, CO
Contact: Lucille Evers 303-423-3276
Wednesday, February 7, 2007 - 3:00 pm
Valentine’s Day and Nostalgic Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
A Cherry Creek Retirement Village, 14555 East Hampden, Aurora, CO
Contact: Elizabeth Childers 303-693-0200
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Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - 3:00 pm
Valentine’s Day Evening, Nostalgic Music Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
Holy Family Plaza Community Meeting
4300 Vrain, just west of 43rd & Tennyson, Denver, CO
Contact: Dan Mahoney 303-421-1746
Monday, February 19 - 7:30 pm
CONCERT—Nostalgic & Patriotic Mixture of Songs and Fiddling Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
Englewood Meridian, 3455 South Corona, 2nd floor, Englewood, CO
Contact: Diane Cole 303-762-2157
Monday, February 26, 2007 - 3:30 pm
Loretta Thompson provides Fun Mixture of Songs and Fiddling —Nostalgia, Swing, Country and more
Christian Living Communities
2480 South Clermont (University Hills, east) in Denver, CO
Contact: Troy Dunning 720-974-3720
Wednesday, March 7, 2007 - 12:00 Noon
St. Patrick’s Irish Music Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
Seniors Fellowship Luncheon and Concert
Corned Beef and Cabbage at noon, Music at 1:00 pm
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th and Wadsworth, Westminster, CO
Located on east side of Wadsworth
Contact: Connie Davidson 303-424-1355
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Friday, March 9, 2007 - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Chili Dinner plus Concert featuring Loretta Thompson at 7:30 pm
Irish Songs, Spirituals & Fiddling Entertainment
Concert sponsored by The Cornerstone Class
First Church of the Nazarene, at Hampden Ave. and Colorado Blvd., Englewood, CO
Contact Dick Uhey 303-932-2704
Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 4:00 pm Concert
The Denver Pops Orchestra presents:
A Celtic Concert Extravaganza
Featuring Celtic Music themes from The Denver Pops Orchestra
Conducted by Zina Richardson
Irish Songs and Traditional Celtic Fiddling by Loretta Thompson, accompanied by guitarist, Tom Broderick, and bassist, Josh Filley.
Bagpipe music by the Isle of Mull-St. Andrews Pipes and Drums
Location:
Emmaus Lutheran Church, 3120 Irving St. in Denver, CO
Admission: Donations accepted at door
Contact Heather 303-466-1952 or Betsy 303-278-2592
Monday, March 12, 2007 - 3:30 pm
St. Patrick’s Entertainment by Loretta Thompson—Irish Songs and Fiddling
Christian Living Communities
2480 South Clermont (University Hills, east) in Denver, CO
Contact Troy Dunning 720-974-3720
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Tuesday, March 13, 2007 - 1:00 pm Show
St. Patrick’s Entertainment by Loretta Thompson—Irish Songs and Fiddling
Wynwood at Ridgepoint, Assisted Living
3375 34th Street in Boulder, CO
Contact Jessica 303-473-0333
Tuesday, March 13 , 2007 - 4:00 pm
Pre-St. Patrick's Entertainment—Irish Songs and Fiddling by Loretta Thompson
Nightingale Suites, 12825 West 65th Way, Arvada, CO
Contact: Diane 303-424-4411
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 3:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Irish Entertainment by Loretta Thompson and the Bennett School of Irish Dance—Irish Songs and Fiddle Tunes for Irish Step Dancers
A Cherry Creek Retirement Village
14555 East Hampden Ave. in Aurora, CO
Contact: Elizabeth Childers 303-693-0200
Wednesday, March 15, 2007 - 3:30 pm
St. Patrick's Day Irish Variety Entertainment, Songs & Fiddle Fun with Loretta Thompson
Colorado State Veterans Home
Fitzsimons campus, Denver, CO
Contact: Melissa 720-857-6437
Friday, March 16, 2007 - 1:00-2:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Entertainment by Loretta Thompson—Irish Songs and Fiddling
Porter Place Retirement Community in the Front Lobby
1001 East Yale Ave. (between Downing & Clarkson), Denver, CO
Contact: Julie 303-765-6800
Friday, March 16, 2007 - 3:30 pm
St. Patrick’s Party Entertainment by Loretta Thompson—Irish Songs and Fiddling Fun
Sunrise at Pinehurst, in the Bistro
Hampden 285 west, south on Sheridan to Quincy, Littleton, CO
Contact: Joan Johnson 303-734-2810
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day to Everyone!
Saturday, March 17, 2007 - 1:30 pm
Concert & St. Patrick’s Day Party
Irish Songs & Fiddling Entertainment by Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band
Loretta Thompson on Fiddle, Guitar, Whistles, and Vocals
Tom Broderick on Guitar and Vocals
Josh Filley on Bass and Vocals
Lakewood Meridian, 1805 South Balsam in Lakewood, CO
located just a few blocks west of Wadsworth and Jewell
Contact: Karen 303-980-5500
Saturday, March 17, 2007 - 3:30 pm
Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Day Party
Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band provide an exciting mix of Irish Songs & Family Entertainment
Loretta Thompson on Fiddle, Guitar, Whistles, Bodhran, and Vocals
Tom Broderick on Guitar and Vocals, Josh Filley on Bass and Vocals
Knights of Columbus Hall, 3800 S. Windermere, Englewood, CO
Info: George 303-435-7772
Saturday, March 17, 2007 - 5:30 pm
Private Party for St. Patrick’s - all evening - Highlands Ranch, CO
Celtic Entertainment by Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band
Loretta Thompson on Fiddle, Guitar, Whistles, Bodhran, and Vocals
Tom Broderick on Guitar and Vocals, Josh Filley on Bass and Vocals
Info: Jay 303-799-6280
Friday, April 6, 2007 - 7:00 pm
TARTAN DAY Celebration - Denver, CO
Bring friends and family out for Tartan fun with a Pipe Band, authentic Scottish food, and the Ode to the Haggis! Celtic Music Entertainment by Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band
Loretta Thompson on Fiddle, Guitar, Whistles, Bodhran, and Vocals
Tom Broderick on Guitar and Vocals, Josh Filley on Bass and Vocals
Location: Highlands Masonic Center at 35th and Federal
Info and Reservations: Eric McBride-The Celtic Caterer 303-359-9654
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Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 5:00 pm
Lakewood Meridian, West Jewell & Balsam in Lakewood, CO
Songs and Fiddling Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
Contact: Ann 303-980-5500 x506
Friday, April 27, 2007 - 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Writing Awards Event at Koelbel Library in Centennial, CO
Fiddling and Musical Entertainment by Loretta Thompson for the awards gathering of "The Write Gift" contest winners and families, Library Friends and Officials. Sponsored by Arapahoe Library District.
Info: Cindy 303-798-2444
Sunday, April 29, 2007 - 2:00 pm
CELTIC CELEBRATION CONCERT with Loretta Thompson
and The Heritage Band at The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO
A highlight of the Estes Park Music Festival Concert Series, Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band return for the third straight year of exciting Celtic music, songs, and high-energy fiddling. Always a crowd-pleaser with a few surprises thrown in!
Well worth the scenic drive to Estes Park and the fabulous historic Stanley Hotel.
Come early, this show fills up fast! Bargain price tickets $5. at door.
Sponsored by the Estes Park Music Festival, Inc. Concert Series.
Contact Nancy 970-586-5179
www.EstesParkMusicFestivalInc.org
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Saturday, May 5, 2007 - 2:00 pm
Afternoon Concert at the Heritage Club in Aurora, CO
Variety Music Entertainment and Songs by Loretta Thompson
Contact: Bob Hovenden 303-369-0736
Saturday, May 5, 2007 - 6:00 pm
Wedding for Michael Mangan, St. Ignaceus Loyola Church, Denver
Irish Music & Gaelic Singing by Loretta Thompson and Tom Broderick
Info: Michael (224) 659-0163
Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 6:00 pm
Wedding & Reception at the Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, CO
Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band provide exciting Irish & Variety Dance Music for Wedding & Reception - Private Party
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Friday, June 1, 2007 - 2:00 pm
Loretta Thompson provides Afternoon Concert
Variety Music & Songs for The Fountain, 6440 Youngfield, Arvada, CO
Contact: Karen 303-424-6550
Tuesday, June 5, 2007 - 3:30 pm
Happy Hour at Nightingale Suites in Arvada, CO
Loretta Thompson provides Fun Songs & Music Variety,
12325 W. 65th Way, Arvada, CO
Contact: Mary 303-424-4411
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - 3:00 pm
Ice Cream Social - Variety Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
Sunrise at Pinehurst, Ice Cream Sundaes in the Bistro!
Hampden 285 west, south on Sheridan to Quincy, Littleton, CO
Contact: Joan Johnson 303-734-2810
Friday, June 22, 2007 - 3:00 pm
Variety Entertainment & Songs by Loretta Thompson
Covenant Village, 92nd & Wadsworth, Arvada , CO
Contact: Cheryl 303-403-2967
Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 6:00 pm
50th Anniversary Party - Musical Variety Fun from early Rock, Celtic & Country, to 30's and 40's Swing by Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band
Louviers, CO - Private Party
Don't miss this one!
CRESTONE MUSIC FESTIVAL
CrestFest 2007
Aug. 3 - 5 in Crestone, CO
Great entertainment lineup includes Leon Russell
and John Lee Hooker, Jr. !
Join Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band as they present the Best of Hot Celtic Fiddling, Songs, and Exciting Variety!
CONCERT 6:00 pm, Saturday, August 4, 2007
Three day music Festival, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday -
August 3, 4, and 5, 2007 in Crestone, Colorado
Tickets & Info: 719-256-4533 www.crestfest.org
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Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp 2007
Two separate weeks... August 5-12 and August 12-19
August 5-12, 2007 - Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp (Week One), near Estes Park, CO
World Class Musicians teaching traditional music for fiddle, guitar, banjo, piano, harp, singing, dancing, and much more!
Contact Mark Luther 303-753-6870 www.rmfiddle.com
August 11 & 12 , 2007 - Colorado Scottish Festival
Two Full Days of Celtic Culture and Entertainment!
9:00 to 4:30 – Highland Games & Competitions, Pipes & Drums, Scottish and Irish entertainers, Highland Dancing, Irish Step Dancing, British Dog Breeds, Classic British Cars on Sunday, and much more.
Featured Musical Entertainers:
Seamus Connolly, Master of Irish Fiddling
Oceans Apart, Songs & Music of Wales, Ireland, and Scotland
Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band
Holly and Jake, Music from Celtic Lands
more Irish and Celtic Music bands
Nick Kelly, the Balladeer
Learn Celtic Folk Dances from Ron Tomocik. Learn to Irish Ceili Dance from Molly Bennett. Participate in Beginning and Advanced Bodhran Drumming with John Mullen. Learn about Hammered Dulcimers from Holly Williams. Storytelling and much more fun!
Location: Highland Heritage Park, one and a half miles south of C-470 and Quebec in Highlands Ranch, CO;
Info: 303-238-6524 www.scottishgames.org
Aug 11 , 2007 - Saturday night Celtic Concert and Ceilidh dance
7:00 pm Bagpipes and Brass Concert - Entertainment by the Denver Brass and Pipes and Drums of Celtic Colorado.
8:00 pm Concert and Ceilidh Evening - Fiddling, Songs, & Dancing!
Featured Entertainers: Seamus Connolly, Master of Irish Fiddling; Oceans Apart, Songs & Music from Wales, Ireland & Scotland; Loretta Thompson, Dance Fiddler. Everone invited to dance with ceilidh dance caller, Tim Luscombe. Championship Highland dancers & Irish step dancers!
Cash bar, special dinner menu available, door prizes.
Location: Sheraton Denver Tech Center Hotel
(1 block west of I-25 on Arapahoe Rd., then south on Clinton)
Tickets: $15. at door, $12. in advance, and at the Festival on Sat.
Info: 303-238-6524 www.scottishgames.org
August 12-19, 2007 - Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp (Week Two), near Estes Park, CO
World Class Musicians teaching traditional music for fiddle, guitar, banjo, piano, harp, singing, dancing, and much more!
Contact Mark Luther 303-753-6870 www.rmfiddle.com
Saturday, September 1, 2007 - 2:00-5:00 pm
Happy 50th Anniversary to B.G. and Rita!
Fun Mixture of Nostalgic Songs and Fiddling Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
Private Party
CONCERT - Sunday, September 16 , 2007
Come for the fun and the music!
Beecher Island Battleground Annual Reunion
History talk and CONCERT begin at 1:00 pm
Fiddler, singer, Loretta Thompson, and guitarist, Tom Broderick, present a fun filled musical journey through time at the national historic site called Beecher Island Battleground
Location: just south of Wray, Colorado
in the auditorium at the historic Beecher Island memorial park
This historic annual reunion welcomes people from all over the world for two days of food, games, history, and entertainment. Music Concert is free and open to the public. Camping available on-site.
Contact: Mark Mahlberg (970) 332-4249
for driving directions, Google or Mapquest:
Beecher Island Battleground, Wray, Colorado
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Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 1:00 pm
Swinging Nostalgia Songs & Fiddling Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
Wynwood at Ridgepoint, Assisted Living
3375 34th Street in Boulder, CO
Contact Jessica 303-473-0333
Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 7:00 pm
Fun Mixture of Swing & Nostalgic Songs & Fiddling Entertainment
Englewood Meridian, 3455 South Corona in Englewood, CO
Contact: Jennifer Renaldo, 3rd floor 303-761-0300
Sunday, October 7, 2007 - WEDDING 12:00 noon
Wild Basin Lodge & Restaurant in Allenspark, CO
Wedding Ceremony Music & Songs by Loretta Thompson
Reception entertainment, also by Loretta Thompson,
Tom Broderick, and Blayne Chastain - Variety, Irish, Swing, Bluegrass, Folk Songs, Fiddling & Banjo fun, Whistles & Flutes
Happy Wedding Congratulations to Jeff and Sara McGaughran!
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 2:30 pm
German Oktoberfest Variety Entertainment, Songs & Polka Fun with Loretta Thompson
Colorado State Veterans Home, Employee Council Cookout
Fitzsimons campus, Denver, CO
Contact: Melissa 720-857-6437
Thursday, October 11 , 2007 - 3:30 pm
Swinging Nostalgia - Variety Entertainment, Fiddling & Songs by Loretta Thompson
Generations at Lowry, Senior Recreation Ctr.
8505 E. Lowry Blvd., Aurora , CO
Contact: Susan 720-858-6660
Friday, October 12, 2007 - 3:00 pm
Swinging Nostalia Variety Entertainment & Songs by Loretta Thompson
Covenant Village, 92nd & Wadsworth, Arvada , CO
Contact: Cheryl 303-403-2967
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Friday, October 19, 2007 - 6:30 pm
Happy Oktoberfest! Join Loretta in singing those fun German songs associated with this festive fall occasion.
German folk songs, polkas, and Variety Entertainment
A Cherry Creek Retirement Village
14555 East Hampden Ave. in Aurora, CO
Contact: Elizabeth 303-693-0200
Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 1 to 3 pm
Harvest Pumpkin Festival - Western Cowboy Variety Songs & Fiddling Entertainment with Loretta Thompson
Private Party
Thursday, November 1, 2007 - 5:00 pm
Lakewood Meridian, West Jewell & Balsam in Lakewood, CO
Oktoberfest and Variety Songs and Fiddling Entertainment
by Loretta Thompson, for 2nd fl. Health Center
Contact: Anne 303-980-5500 x506
Thursday, November 8, 2007 - 7:00 pm
Variety Songs & Fiddling Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
Englewood Meridian, 3455 South Corona in Englewood, CO
Contact: Jennifer, 3rd floor 303-761-0300
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Platte Street's Winter Toast - A Sampling Stroll
(one block over from REI in downtown Denver)
Entertainment by Loretta Thompson inside The House of Commons
Enjoy free samples from merchants as you stroll along Platte Street.
Stop in for a warm cup of tea and music entertainment by Loretta.
The House of Commons, an English Tea Room, 2401 15th Street at 15th and Platte Street (entrance is on Platte Street)
Contact: Jessica 303-455-4832
Friday, November 23, 2007 - 5:00 pm in Estes Park, CO
Annual Estes Park Christmas Parade of Lights
Music by Loretta Thompson and the Heritage Band
Enjoy the best shopping day of the year in Estes Park, Colorado! Bring the family to watch the parade of lights through downtown. Watch for the float with Loretta Thompson and the Heritage Band providing the finest in Celtic music.
Info: Leslie 970-231-2008
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Saturday, December 1, 2007 - 7 pm, downtown Denver
Merry Christmas Variety Songs & Fiddling Entertainment with Loretta Thompson
Private Party
Friday, December 7, 2007 - 2:00 pm
Christmas Party Variety Songs & Fiddling Entertainment by Loretta Thompson - Bring your Christmas cheer!
Chilson Senior Center in Loveland , CO
Contact: 970-962-2783
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 - 12:45 pm
Christmas and Birthday Party Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
Seasonal Songs and Christmas Cheer
Gardens at St. Elizabeth - Adult Day Program
2835 West 32nd Ave. in Denver, CO
Contact: Janel 303-964-2361
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 - 2:30 pm
Christmas Party Entertainment by Loretta Thompson
Enjoy Christmas Variety Songs and Fiddling
Porter Place Retirement Community
1001 East Yale Ave. (between Downing & Clarkson), Denver, CO
Contact: Melissa 303-765-6804
Dec 24 , 2007 - Hot Springs, Arkansas
Happy 61st Wedding Anniversary to my wonderful parents!
Dec 25, 2007 - Merry Christmas to All, from Loretta!
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2006 Appearances
Jan 18, 2006 - International Asian Festival, 5:30 pm, School of Mines, Golden, CO
Celebration of Asian Music and Dance.
Loretta conducts the Chinese Language School Orchestra
Info: 303-757-3898
Feb 23, 2006 - Scottish Music Presentation at Our Lady of Sorrows School, McAllen, TX
8:30 am Thursday, Info 956-631-4948
e-mail: bhervey@earthlink.net
Feb 24, 2006 - Scottish Fiddling Clinic with Loretta Thompson
Morning string clinics with Edinburg High School orchestra classes, Edinburg, TX
Orchestra Director Dr. Leon Butts 956-789-2285
Feb 24, 2006 - Celtic Fiddling Workshop with Loretta Thompson
Afternoon string clinic with Edinburg South Middle School orchestra classes, Edinburg, TX
Contact Dr. Leon Butts 956-789-2285
Feb 25, 2006 - Scottish Cultural Festival of South Texas in McAllen, TX
Palm View Community Center and Park at Ware Rd and Jordan in McAllen, Texas; Festival includes Family events all day Saturday
from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm; Evening Ceilidh Dinner.
Featuring Loretta Thompson and Tom Broderick
Info: 956-630-6711 e-mail: bhervey@earthlink.net
View some Festival photos by photographer, Grace Buchanan, on her website: www.rosehillstudios.com
Feb 26, 2006 - Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan Service, McAllen, TX
10:00 am Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 104 South 12th Street in McAllen, Texas
Info: 956-631-4948 e-mail: bhervey@earthlink.net
Feb 27, 2006 - Scottish Fiddling Clinic with Loretta Thompson
9:30 am Monday, string clinics with Memorial High School orchestra classes, McAllen, TX
Orchestra Director Vickie Martinez 956-632-5259
Feb 27, 2006 - Scottish Fiddling Clinic with Loretta Thompson
7:00 pm Monday, Workshop at Edinburg High School, Edinburg, TX.
All string players welcome.
Contact Orchestra Director Dr. Leon Butts 956-789-2285
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Mar 1, 2006 - Grand Opening World Beer Tour Mini Tour at Old Chicago, Iliff & Buckley in Aurora, CO
7:00 pm Wednesday, Loretta Thompson and Tom Broderick
Info: Daphne 303-338-0144
Mar 5, 2006 - Concert with Evergreen Chamber Orchestra, Rockland Community Church, Golden, CO
7:00 pm Sunday, Info: 303-670-6558
Mar 8, 2006 - St. Patrick’s Irish Music Party
1:15 pm Wednesday, Centura Health, 16th & Lowell, Denver
Mar 9, 2006 - St. Patrick’s Party & Pot-Luck Luncheon
10:00 am Thursday, College View Recreation Center, 2525 South Decatur St., Denver
Info: Laura 303-937-4630
Mar 10, 2006 - St. Patrick’s Irish Music Concert
7:00 pm Friday, Englewood Meridian, 3455 So. Corona St., 2nd floor
Contact Elaine 303-762-2157
Mar 11, 2006 - St. Patrick’s Party & Irish Ceili
5:30 to 8:30 pm Saturday at Blessed Sacrament, 4900 E. Montview in Campbell Hall, Denver
Featuring Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band plus the Wick Irish Stepdancers
Contact Patti 303-919-0990
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Mar 13, 2006 - St. Patrick’s Irish Music at Sunrise Cherry Creek
3:45 pm Monday, Alameda & Colorado Blvd., Denver
Contact Amy 720-941-2390
Mar 13, 2006 - Irish Wake, at Darcy's Restaurant and Pub
(private party) 6:00 pm
Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band
Mar 15, 2006 -St. Patrick's Concert at Porter Place
2:00 pm Wednesday, Yale & Downing, just a half block west on Yale, Denver
Contact Julie or David 303-765-6804
Mar 16, 2006 - St. Patrick's Music Party at Nightingale Suites
12:30 pm Thursday, 65th & Ward Rd., Denver
Contact Diane 303-424-4411
Mar 16, 2006 - St. Patrick’s Day Music on The Boulder Mall in Boulder, CO;
3:30 to 5:00 pm Thursday, Loretta Thompson leads the Ceoltóirí youth fiddle group
Mar 17, 2006 - St. Patrick’s Day Lunch & Concert (Sold Out)
11:00 am Friday, Aurora Senior Center, Aurora, CO
Featuring Loretta Thompson and the Bennett School Irish dancers
Contact Dave Horvath 303-739-7942
Mar 17, 2006 - St. Patrick’s Day Concert at Lakewood Meridian, Jewell and Balsam in Lakewood, CO
4:30 pm Friday, Contact Karen 303-980-5500
Mar 17, 2006 - St. Patrick’s Day Concert, Glen Eagles Village Clubhouse, Highlands Ranch, CO;
7:00 pm Friday, Contact Beverly 720-344-2582
Mar 19, 2006 - Concert for Lakewood Arts Council (private party)
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Mar 27, 2006 - St. Patrick's Music Concert
2:00 pm Monday, Sunrise at Pinehurst, 5195 W Quincy Ave. in Denver
Contact Joan: 303-734-2810
Mar 27, 2006 - Private Party in downtown Denver
6:30 pm Monday, Loretta plays Italian and Celtic Music
Mar 29, 2006 - St. Patrick’s Dinner & Concert
7:30 pm Wednesday, Past Masters Club, Heather Gardens
Info: Bill Wood 303-424-2673
March 31, 2006 - Celtic Celebration Concert in Hot Springs, Arkansas
7:00 pm Friday, Loretta in Concert at Cedar Creek Community Church, 8415 Park Ave, Hot Springs, AR
Contact Joe or Bobby 501-620-3531 or 501-623-5108
www.cedarcreekministries.org
April 5, 2006 -Variety Music Concert in Hot Springs, Arkansas
2:00 pm Wednesday, Loretta in Concert at West Shores Retirement Community, 2607 Albert Pike Rd.
Contact Joan or Cathy 501-767-1200
April 23, 2006 - Concert with Evergreen Chamber Orchestra, Golden, CO
7:00 pm Sunday, Concert held at Rockland Community Church, Golden, CO; take I-70 West to Genesee exit, go north for 3 blocks.
Reception with refreshments immediately after the concert.
Info: 303-670-6558
April 28, 2006 - Scottish Music Educational Presentation
9:00 am Friday, Hygiene Elementary School, west of Longmont, CO
Loretta Thompson presents Scottish Fiddling, Tartan Cloth Waulking, Bodhran Drumming, and Gaelic Singing, with Highland Dance and Bagpipes. Info: Rebecca 303-772-3942
April 30, 2006 - Celtic Celebration Concert at The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, CO;
2:00 pm Sunday, Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band
Come early, this show filled to overflowing last year!
Contact Nancy 970-586-5179
www.EstesParkMusicFestivalInc.org
May 7, 2006 - Colorado Chinese Language School Graduation
2:00 pm Sunday at West Middle School, corner of Belleview and Holly in Greenwood Village, CO
Loretta conducts the Chinese Orchestra in last concert of the season.
May 11, 2006 - Happy Hour Music for Seniors
2:00 pm Thursday at Lakewood Meridian, Jewell and Balsam in Lakewood, CO
Info: Karen 303-980-5500
May 12, 2006 - Renaissance Era Violin Music (private party)
11:00 to 1:00 pm Friday at Radisson Graystone Castle, Denver
May 20, 2006 - Scottish Graduation Ball & Ceilidh Dance
5:00 to 8:00 pm Saturday, Main Street Center in Parker, CO.
Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band with dance caller.
June 3, 2006 - Graduation Ceilidh Dance - private party
3:00 to 6:00 pm Saturday
Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band with dance caller.
June 5, 2006 - Senior's Resource Center Afternoon Entertainment
1:30 to 2:30 pm Monday, 3250 Chase St. in west Denver.
Info: Jeanette 303-235-6986
June 5, 2006 - Entertainment for Seniors
7:00 pm Monday, Englewood Meridian, 3455 So. Corona St.
Info: Todd 303-762-2104
June 25, 2006 - Wedding in Evergreen
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday, Congregation Beth Evergreen in Evergreen, CO.
Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band mix it up playing Celtic and Klezmer. Mazel Tov!
June 28, 2006 - Memorial for Sam Arnold
An all day tribute to my dear friend, Sam'l, owner and builder of The Fort Restaurant in Morrison, CO.
July 3, 2006 - Outdoor Concert before Fireworks Show in Avon, CO
6:00 pm til 10:00 pm, Acoustic Rock band - Fun and dancin' at Bob's Place, an outdoor restaurant in cental Avon, CO. Music before and after the fireworks show.
July 13, 2006 - Evening Entertainment for Seniors
7:00 pm Wednesday, Old Time, Southern, Texas Swing, and Contest Fiddling styles and good old songs to remember and sing along.
Englewood Meridian, 3455 So. Corona St.
Info: Todd 303-762-2104
July 16, 2006 - Robert Burns Celebration of Poetry, Life and Music
4:30 pm Sunday, Robert Burns Poetry Celebration in Denver City Park
Free and Fun! Public celebration of Robert Burns’ life and poetry, complete with Scottish fiddling, bagpipes, and Burns songs led by Loretta Thompson. Speakers include Dennis Gallagher, Denver City Auditor, and Chris Ransick, Denver’s Poet Laureate.
Event is presented by the Colorado Center for Literature and Art with the Denver Division of Parks.
Location is beside the historic statue of Robert Burns in Denver’s City Park. Info: 303-777-2242
July 18, 2006 - Concert of Scottish Fiddling and Celtic Songs
2:30 pm Tuesday, Loretta presents an upbeat program of Fiddling and Songs for Park Residence in north Denver, CO.
Info: Marie 303-388-9437
July 22, 2006 - Evening Dance Family Reunion in Carbondale, CO
7:00 to 10:00 pm Saturday night. Country and Swing dance music by Loretta Thompson, fiddle; Rick Chinisci, guitar; Butch Haas, bass; for a memorable dance and family celebration.
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Aug 5 & 6, 2006 - Colorado Scottish Festival - Two Full Days!
9:00 to 4:30 – Highland Games & Competitions, Pipes & Drums, Scottish and Irish entertainers, Highland Dancing, Irish Step Dancing, British Dog Breeds, Classic British Cars on Sunday, and much more.
Featured Musical Entertainers:
Sandy MacIntyre, Master Cape Breton Style Fiddler from Toronto
Doug MacPhee, Master of Cape Breton style piano playing
Oceans Apart, Songs & Music of Wales, Ireland, and Scotland
Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band
Irish and Celtic Music bands, Jerry Barlow-Celtic Guitarist,
Nick Kelly, the Balladeer, Star Edwards, Harpist
Learn Celtic Folk Dances from Ron Tomocik. Learn to Irish Ceili Dance from Molly Bennett. Participate in Beginning and Advanced Bodhran Drumming with John Mullen. Learn about Hammered Dulcimers from Holly Williams. Storytelling and much more fun!
Location: Highland Heritage Park, one and a half miles south of C-470 and Quebec in Highlands Ranch, CO;
Info: 303-238-6524 www.scottishgames.org
Aug 5, 2006 - Saturday night Celtic Concert and Ceilidh dance
7:00 pm Bagpipes and Brass Concert - Entertainment by the Denver Brass and Pipes and Drums of Celtic Colorado.
8:00 pm Concert and Ceilidh Evening - Fiddling, Songs, & Dancing!
Featured Entertainers: Sandy MacIntyre and Doug MacPhee, Masters of Cape Breton style Scottish music; Oceans Apart, Songs & Music from Wales, Ireland & Scotland; Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band. Everone invited to dance with ceilidh dance caller, Tim Luscombe. Championship Highland dancers & Irish step dancers!
Cash bar, special dinner menu available, door prizes.
Location: Mariott Hotel Park Meadows South, 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Littleton, CO (north of intersection at Lincoln & Park Meadows)
Tickets: $15. at door, $12. in advance, and at the Festival on Sat.
Info: 303-238-6524 www.scottishgames.org
Aug 6-12, 2006 - Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp (Week One), near Estes Park, CO
World Class Musicians teaching traditional music for fiddle, guitar, banjo, piano, singing, dancing, and much more!
Contact Mark Luther 303-753-6870 www.rmfiddle.com
Aug 13-19, 2006 - Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp (Week Two), near Estes Park, CO
World Class Musicians teaching traditional music for fiddle, guitar, banjo, piano, singing, dancing, and much more!
Contact Mark Luther 303-753-6870 www.rmfiddle.com
Aug 25, 2006 - Private Concert with Loretta Thompson
Info: Alexandra 303-688-5072
Aug 26, 2006 - Concert for Arbuthnot Family Association USA
6:00 pm Saturday, Radisson Hotel, I-225 & Parker Rd., Aurora, CO
Evening Concert by Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band
Info: Betsy 303-695-4556
Sept 3, 2006 - Wedding at Lions Crest in Lyons, CO
6:00 to 7:30 pm Sunday, Scottish Gaelic songs and music for the Wedding and Reception by Loretta Thompson and Tom Broderick
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Sept 8, 9, 10, 2006 - Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival,
in Estes Park, CO
Weekend Festival with bagpipe bands, parades, performing groups, athletic and dance competitions, and much more family entertainment.
Festival Tickets: 1-800-90ESTES
1:00 to 5:00 pm Saturday, Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band appears throughout the afternoon at the Folk Music Tent located on the west side of the festival field near the Clan tents.
Sept 13, 2006 - Entertainment for Seniors at Allison Care Center with Loretta Thompson
2:00 pm Wednesday, Info: Ryan 303-232-7177
Sept 26 , 2006 - Evening Entertainment for Seniors
7:00 pm Tuesday, Fiddling and good old Songs to sing along with Loretta Thompson. Englewood Meridian, 3455 So. Corona St.
Info: Diane 303-762-1560
Sept 29 , 2006 - Colorado Veterans Home - Concert Entertainment with Loretta Thompson
2:30 pm, Friday, Info: Melissa 720-857-6425
Nov 24, 2006 - Annual Estes Park Christmas Parade
5:00 pm Friday. Enjoy the best shopping day of the year! Bring the family to watch the parade of lights with Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band providing the finest in Celtic music.
Info: Leslie 970-231-2008
Dec 12 , 2006 - Ladies Christmas Tea - Enjoy the fun and magic of Christmas Music with Loretta Thompson
Info: Diane 303-237-1835
Dec 24 , 2006 - Hot Springs, Arkansas - Celebrating my parents' 60th Wedding Anniversary
Dec 25, 2006 - Merry Christmas to All, from Loretta!
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Past Performances in 2005
Jan 22, 2005 - Burns Night Celebration, Sweet Fanny Adams, Bailey, CO
Dinner, Concert, Robert Burns fun, Dancing
Contact Karen: 303-816-9433
Feb 12, 2005 - Mountain Area String Festival, Evergreen, CO
Featuring Evergreen Chamber Orchestra with middle and high school players
Location: Evergreen High School Info: 303-670-6558
Feb 18, 2005 - International Asian Festival, 5:30 pm, School of Mines, Golden, CO
Celebration of Asian Music and Dance, many cultures featured.
Loretta conducts the Chinese Language School Orchestra
Info: 303-757-3898
Feb 19, 2005 - The Heather & Thistle Ball, Scottish Country Dance, Golden, CO
Info: 720-872-1527, 303-451-7466, or 719-494-0666
Feb 20, 2005 - Celtic Concert 2:00 pm at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO
Featuring Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band
Contact Nancy: 970-586-5179
Feb 25-26, 2005 - Scottish Cultural Festival of South Texas in McAllen, TX
Featuring Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band
Dinner & Concert Friday night, Festival all day Saturday 9 to 4
Info: 956-630-6711 e-mail: bhervey@earthlink.net
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Mar 6, 2005 - Concert with Evergreen Chamber Orchestra, Rockland Community Church, Golden, CO
Info: 303-670-6558
Mar 12, 2005 - Royal Hilltop British Restaurant & Pub, Tower Rd. & Hampden in Aurora, CO
Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band
Mar 15, 2005 - Celtic Music at Valley Subaru
Located on Ken Pratt Blvd. in Longmont, CO; Music starts 6:30 pm
Mar 16, 2005 - St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Seniors Resource Center, 3220 Chase Street, Wheat Ridge
Mar 17, 2005 - St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Conor O’Neil’s in Boulder, CO
3:15 to 3:45 pm Loretta Thompson and Ceoltóirí fiddle music group
Mar 18, 2005 - St. Patrick’s Day Lunch & Concert
11:30 am, Aurora Senior Center, Aurora, CO
Featuring Loretta Thompson and the Bennett School Irish dancers
Contact Dave Horvath 303-739-7942
Mar 25, 2005 - Celtic Educational Performance & Workshops
Girl Scouts Thinking Day event at Saddle Ranch Elem., Highlands Ranch, CO Info: Pam Rossouw 720-344-6063
Mar 29, 2005 - Educational Performance on Irish music and culture
Home School Cooperative, 1:00 pm, Conifer, CO
Info: Donna Rillings 303-838-5160
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April 1, 2005 - Wedding dinner (private) at Celtic Tavern
Loretta Thompson & The Heritage Band
April 2, 2005 - Tartan Day Banquet & Ball
6:00 pm to midnight at Brittany Hill restaurant in Denver
Loretta Thompson & the Heritage Band along with Skean Dubh, Bagpipers, Haggis ceremony, Robert Burns himself, Kids Activities, Scottish food, fun and Ceilidh dancing for entire family!
Info: 303-494-6883 http://home.att.net/~snauman
April 9, 2005 - Colorado Tartan Day
10:00 am ceremonies at the Veterans Memorial by the Colorado State Capitol - Pipe Bands, Scottish Clans, Speakers
April 9, 2005 - Tartan Day Ceilidh at Celtic Tavern
All afternoon - Highland dancers, Irish step dancers, Ceili dancing, Scottish & Irish musicians welcome, Family Friendly Fun!
Info: 303-494-6883
April 29, 2005 - Retirement party at Celtic Tavern
Loretta Thompson & The Heritage Band
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May 5, 2005 - Celtic Concert in Hot Springs, Arkansas
7:30 pm Loretta Thompson, Scottish & Irish Fiddling and Songs, Concert at Cedar Creek Community Church, 8415 Park Ave.
Contact Joe or Bobby: 501-623-5108
www.cedarcreekministries.org
May 7, 2005 - Scottish Country Dance Weekend
La Foret camp in Black Forest, CO (north of Colorado Springs)
Info: 303-255-2602
May 11, 2005 - Sunrise at Pinehurst, 5195 W Quincy in Denver
2:00 pm... Loretta presents A Stroll Down Memory Lane
Contact Joan: 303-984-1431
May 13, 2005 - Englewood Meridian, 3455 So. Corona St.
7:00 pm... Loretta presents A Stroll Down Memory Lane
corner of Old Hampden and Corona St., Info: 303-761-0300
May 17, 2005 - Village at the Johnson Center, near Arapahoe and Holly, Centennial, CO
3:00 pm... Loretta presents Gospel and Songs in American History
Contact Cathy: 303-741-5555
May 21, 2005 - Private Fiddle Lessons in Fort Collins, CO
May 23, 2005 - Private Party at Museum of Nature and Science, Denver, CO
5:00-8:00... Loretta presents music from the Lewis & Clarke Expedition era
Info: Nancy 303-892-9400
May 24, 2005 - Loretta conducts Ceoltóirí fiddle group in Concert
7:00 pm Platte Valley Middle School, Boulder, CO
May 25, 2005 - Centura Adult Day Program, 16th and Lowell in Denver, CO
1:30 pm... Loretta presents A Stroll Down Memory Lane
Contact: Juani 303-899-5488
May 29, 2005 - Boulder Creek Festival in downtown Boulder, CO
11:30 am... Loretta conducts Ceoltóirí fiddle group in Concert
May 31, 2005 - Private Fiddle Lessons in Fort Collins, CO
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June 10, 2005 - RiverPointe Community, 5225 S. Prince, Littleton, CO
5:00 pm Birthday Dinner Entertainment by Loretta
Contact Kris: 303-797-0600
June 11, 2005 - Kiowa Celtic Festival (13th Annual)
11:00 am and 2:00 pm - Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band, Ceoltóirí fiddle group, Gobs o’ Phun, Pipes and Drums, Highland Dancing
Location: Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa, CO
Kiowa is 22 miles east of Castle Rock on Colorado Hwy. 86
Festival runs all day June 11 and 12
www.kiowacelticfestival.com
June 25, 2005 - Colorado Renaissance Festival, Larkspur, CO
Private Wedding, and afternoon Celtic Fidding entertainment by Loretta,
Info: (303) 688-6010
June 28, 2005 - Lakewood Meridian, Jewell and Balsam, Lakewood, CO
7:00 pm Tuesday, Loretta presents Musical Treasures Through Time
Contact Karen: 303-980-5500
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July 2, 2005 - Wedding, Historic Mountain Man style
July 8, 2005 - Balfour Cherrywood on McCaslin in Louisville, CO
Info: JoAnn 303-604-2700
July 12, 2005 - Scottish & Irish Fiddle Lessons in Fort Collins, CO
To schedule a private lesson call 303-781-6959
July 19, 2005 - The Village at St. Catherine, Greenwood Village, CO
5565 South Yosemite St. Info: Cheryl 303-327-7340
July 22, 2005 - The Auld Dubliner Irish Pub - Friday night fun!
Great food and atmosphere with music by Loretta.
2796 South Broadway in Englewood, CO
Info: 303-781-0864
July 24, 2005 - Second annual Irish/Scottish Festival in Silver Plume
Sunday 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm, Admission is $5.00 for those 18 and above
Featured music groups are: Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band, along with The Pelican Divas Irish Band, Ceoltóirí fiddle music group, Gobs o’ Phun, and more
Join us for some cool, high country Craic at 9,180 feet!
Silver Plume is 40 miles west of Denver on I-70
Contact Bill: 303-569-2022 www.savesilverplume.com
July 25, 2005 - Sunrise Pinehurst, 5195 W Quincy Ave in Denver
Monday 2:00 pm... Loretta presents Musical Treasures Through Time
Contact Joan: 303-984-1431
July 26, 2005 - Scottish & Irish Fiddle Lessons in Fort Collins, CO
To schedule a private lesson call 303-781-6959
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Aug 5, 2005 - Scottish Wedding Party in Big Thompson Canyon
Loretta Thompson & The Heritage Band
Aug 6, 2005 - Wedding, Denver Botanic Gardens
Aug 7-13, 2005 - Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp (Week One), near Estes Park, CO
World Class Musicians teaching traditional music for fiddle, guitar, banjo, piano, singing, dancing, and much more!
Contact Mark Luther 303-753-6870 www.rmfiddle.com
Aug 13 & 14, 2005 - Colorado Scottish Festival
9:00 to 4:30 – Two days of Highland Games & Competitions, Pipes & Drums, Scottish and Irish entertainers, Highland Dancing, Irish Step Dancing, British Dog Breeds, and much more.
Featuring:
Marie Reilly, Irish Fiddler of Cherish the Ladies
Seamus MacConaonaigh, Irish Flute and whistles from County Galway
Angus Grant, Highland Fiddler from Scotland
Loretta Thompson and The Heritage Band
John Taylor, Scottish Fiddler
Bonnie Carol and the Dulcimer Orchestra
Ceoltóirí, Celtic fiddle group from Boulder
Oceans Apart, duo singing Irish, Scottish, and Welsh music
and many more entertainers!
WORKSHOPS: Uilleann pipes, Welsh bagpipes, Irish flute and whistles, Irish fiddle, Scottish fiddle, Bodhran drumming, dulcimers... bring your instruments!
Location: Highland Heritage Park, one and a half miles south of C-470 and Quebec in Highlands Ranch, CO;
Info: 303-238-6524 www.scottishgames.org
Aug 13, 2005 - Saturday night Celtic Concert and Ceilidh dance
7:00 pm The Denver Brass with Pipes & Drums
8:00 pm Featured Festival Entertainers and Dance caller
Location: Mariott Hotel Park Meadows South, 10345 Park Meadows Dr., Littleton, CO;
Info: 303-238-6524 www.scottishgames.org
Aug 14-20, 2005 - Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp (Week Two), near Estes Park, CO
World Class Musicians teaching traditional music for fiddle, guitar, anjo, piano, singing, dancing, and much more!
Contact Mark Luther 303-753-6870 www.rmfiddle.com
Sept 9, 2005 - Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival, Estes Park, CO
Festival Ceilidh in the Holiday Inn at 9:00 pm Friday night,
Tickets: 1-800-90ESTES
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Highlights of Loretta’s
Music in 2004
Kiowa Celtic Festival, June 13, Kiowa, CO
Black
Rose Acoustic Society concert, June 25, Black
Forest, CO
Pikes Peak Highland Games and Celtic
Festival, June 26, Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado
Irish Festival, July 11, Littleton, CO
Colorado
Scottish Festival, August 14-15, Highlands Ranch,
CO
Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland
Festival, September 10-11-12, Estes Park, CO
Englewood
Civic Center Concert, November 14, Englewood,
CO. Loretta conducted the Colorado Chinese Language
School Orchestra
Colorado Historical Society
dinner, Grant-Humphries Mansion, December 15,
Denver, CO
Loretta conducted the Colorado Chinese
Language School Orchestra
Denver Waterworks, Holiday
String Quartet, December 16, Denver, CO
Boulder
High School, Dec 16, Boulder, CO, Loretta and
Summit Ceoltóirí,
Celtic fiddle music group
Christmas Holiday music at Boulder Meridian,
Boulder, CO
Christmas Holiday music at Covenant
Village, Westminster, CO
Christmas Holiday music
at Englewood Meridian, Englewood, CO
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Other Highlights
Loretta is continually featured
at the Colorado Scottish Festival (Denver, CO);
the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival
(Estes Park, CO); the Colorado Irish Festival
(Denver); the Pikes Peak Highland Games (Colorado
Springs); the Vail (CO) International Festival;
the Black Hills Highland Festival (Sturgis, SD);
McPherson (KS) Highland Festival; various banquets,
balls, and Robert Burns celebrations of numerous
Caledonian and St. Andrews Societies; Irish St.
Patrick’s Day events
and Irish Ceili dances; Tartan Day events and balls,
and many regional and national clan gatherings.
She had the honor of singing in Scottish Gaelic
for Clan Gregor at the opening preview showing
of the movie “Rob Roy” in Denver. Loretta
has appeared in many concerts and completed a western
states concert tour with Steve McDonald and Hollie
Smith of New Zealand. She has performed at western-style
events and historic sites such as the Colorado
Railroad Museum (Golden, CO); Four-Mile Historic
Park (Denver); The Fort Restaurant (Morrison, CO);
the grand opening of the new Denver Public Library;
Colorado History Museum (Denver); Oro City Historic
Gold Camp (Leadville, CO); Littleton (CO) History
Museum; Western Welcome Week (Littleton); and many
more.
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