We are delighted to announce that the Loretta Trio will be singing once again this Thursday evening, December 18th as part of the late Matthew Sperry's project, Treasure Mouth. For those of you not familiar with the exercise, it consists of a page from Matthew's composition notebook which requires a band to follow along to lyrics as fast as they can be written out for them by others — call it improv karaoke. This event's ensemble will be lead by John Shiurba at the Luggage Store Gallery (1007 Market St at 6th St, San Francisco) and will feature lyrics written on the spot by writer and performer Beth Lisick (www.bethlisick. com). The all-star list of musicians includes:

Eli Crews [bass]

Matt Lebofsky [keyboard]

Loretta Lynch [vocals]

Scott Rosenberg [reeds]

Joe Rut [guitar & vocals]

and Alfonso Alvarez [lantern]

Citta di Vitti (the post-jazz trio of Phillip Greenlief, (reeds), John Hanes (drums)

and Lisa Mezzacappa on bass).

Collaborating with local musician and documentary filmmaker Tim Perkis (Noisy People) this group will unite Citta di Vitti compositions with its original inspiration: a mélange of Monica Vitti scenes drawn from the films of Italian modernist Michelangelo Antonioni that Greenlief watched with the sound off. Admission to this show includes pre-Hanukkah latkes to be washed down with pre-Winter Solstice mead and pre-Christmas peppermint sticks. A feast for all the senses! The festivities start at 8:00. $6-$10 sliding

But that is not all. Mark your calendars for Friday, January 16th, when Loretta Lynch will be headlining at Slim's in San Francisco. We'll be playing with the Kentucky bourbon-soaked crooning of Gayle Lynn and the Hired Hands and the hardcore twangings and rich vocals of 77 El Deora. It's a rare bird - a truly local show at what Pollstar has rated America's Best Nightclub for five of the past eleven years.

Join us!

Love,

Just a holiday heads up that the ladies of Lynch will be pitching in at the THIS IS CHRISTMAS!!! Food Drive at the Orchard Spotlight (515 Orchard St Santa Rosa, CA) this Friday, Dec 12th. The show is FREE FREE FREE, though it is a food drive for the Redwood Empire Food Bank, so ideally folks coming will bring half a dozen cans of food or more. Most needed are:

* Canned tuna and chicken

* Beans and rice

* Canned soups

* Canned fruits

* Boxed and canned juices

* Peanut butter

* Pasta

* Canned stews

* Canned vegetables

* Breakfast cereal

Monetary donations are happily accepted as well.

The show will begin at 7:30 PM, and is chock full of good acts, including the incomparable Joni Davis (who is organizing the event), Dylan Champagne, Coalmine Spindle, Amber Lee, Dean Davis, Lila vs the Crizzler and more. As well, this is a gorgeous venue, so come if you can, listen to fine music and help feed the hungry.

Love,

Loretta

First of all – HURRAH for OBAMA! As the headlines in an Italian newspaper read: "Welcome Back to the Rest of the World, America!" We here in in LorettaLand (a dimension of California) have been breathing easier and lauding the success of a man who is sane, smart, intellectually curious, and has inspired people across the board. Thanks to the throngs of you who worked so hard registering voters, making calls to swing states and knocking on doors to help make this happen. Here's to the future!

Speaking of, we'd love to have you all come out and lift a glass with us Thursday, November 20th at San Rafael's 4th St Tavern (711 4th St San Rafael 94901 (415) 454-4044). We will be playing promptly at 9:30, and are delighted to be followed by the illustrious cloven-hoofed goodness of The Goat Family (www.goatfamily.com). ObAAAAAAma!

We should also mention that after an almost four year absence, we are now back on MySpace, so please visit our site and be our online pals. The reason for our long absence? We still don't know. We are back, however, so enjoy the site.

http://www.myspace.com/lorettalynch

And hey – the holiday season is upon us once again. We are always happy to play music, and we'd love to play a christmassolsticekwanzaahanukkahnewyearnewworld! party in your home, so let us know if you want us to. We promise not to drink up all the liquor.

Hope to see you in San Rafael to celebrate,

Love,

Just a quick note to let you know that we'll be hooting and hollering this upcoming Tuesday, October 14th at San Francisco’s City Sessions ( http://www.citysessions.com ), held at Club Waziema (543 Divisadero, between Fell and Hayes). We’ll be playing with an all star line up, including the multitalented gals of Yard Sale and velvet-throated Joni Davis. Music that’ll inspire teary eyes, howling cries and baking pies!

And it’s FREE! Did you read that correctly? FREE free FREEEEEEEEE! A perfect price, especially considering the financial mess the world is experiencing.

The show starts at 8 PM sharp, and we’ll be playing last. OH! We must not forget the food element. Club Waziema offers spectacularly delicious Ethiopian fare, so bring your appetites.

Come see us out and about at this fine venue. We miss you.

Love,

First - loud thanks to the huge number of you who frolicked at the recent backyard ballyhoo. We knew we would be blown away by the fine music (a coupla Vultures, High Diving Horses and the inimitable Joe Rut), but we have rarely seen such a spread of fresh and gourmet summer foods. Thank heavens for the music –it helped to divert our attention from the heaving tables.

We are gearing up for a busy fall, starting with the annual Webster Street Jam in Alameda this upcoming Sunday, September 14th. Loretta will take the Central stage (Webster St and Central) at 2:00 sharp. More info about the festival, including the other fine acts and activities at: www.westalamedabusiness.com.

We'll be playing some private parties here and in the North bay the weeks following – speaking of which – please keep in mind that we are available for these kinds of events. Loretta will happily croon in your ballroom (OK - or backyard, living room or barn), so feel free to contact us at info@lorettalynch.com if you have any such schemes. The holidays are coming up, and we do love to play!

On October 14th, we are looking forward to playing City Sessions in SF, and the 35th anniversary of the Starry Plough in early November, but we'll fill you in about these in a later holler.

See you soon!

Love,