Mobetta Loretta: News

The 3rd Annual Female Acoustic Showcase is headed to town again! Be sure to check out an incredible line up of talented females on July 11th at Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga and Encore Performance on July 24th at Riverside Plaza!

This Fourth of July Holiday will be a blast!  I'll be hitting the road again to make several jam sessions July 2nd - July 5th, with some very prestigious musicians! I'm very fortunate to be invited to play in their company! Check us out at the Bitter End on Sunday, July 4th in NYC.

We will be on the road again with our dear friends, Sal & Isela! This time we're  headed to Central California, where Sal & Isela used to live in Lompoc. Be sure to check us out if you are in the area on Saturday, June 19th at the Southside Coffee Company. See my calendar page for more information.

Our trip to New Mexico was an exciting roadtrip! We caravaned across three states and managed to boycott Arizona as well. Well, except for the speeding ticket that my friend, Sal got. He got zapped with the cameras!

We played at a very nice venue that had an audience of over 300 people! We met some fantastic people including Dr. Maria Trillo from Casa de la Cultura and Georgina Ortega from Casa in Las Vegas, NM. We met some folks from NPR radio and hooked up with the Morning Show with Gwyn & Lori 88.1 FM.

We were honored to also play at the Juan Chacon Union Hall. We met some miners and important activists there, including Huetotel Lopez, who is fighting hard to help preserve the Juan Chacon Union Hall. We had the chance to tell/play our story and to listen to their stories---One miner who spoke is 94 yrs. old!

Be sure to check out www.juntosenlaunion.org to help support the Local 890 Union Hall and convert into a National Historic Museum of Mining History!

Thank you!

Mobetta Loretta

Hey Everybody!

 

Check out our live in studio performance at Flatcatradio.com on Sunday at 7:00 p.m.!

 

Best,
Mo'

 

There will be a Centennial Celebration for Mining Days on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. located at the Juan Chacon Union Hall in Bayard, New Mexico (Highway 180 East). The event will feature guest speakers, including Loretta Chacon (niece of Juan Chacon), along with miners and activists who will commemorate the history of mining that has gone back 500 years.

The event will feature a photographic art display of the women who were involved in the strike at the Zinc Mines and which were featured in the movie, "Salt of the Earth." A special screening of Loretta Chacon's documentary which features her great Aunt, Virginia Chacon and Juan Chacon, Jr. will be screened during the event.

Special performance by the Mobetta Loretta band performing songs from their recent CD, "Salt of the Earth," which was inspired by both Chacon's family history and the mining district surrounding Silver City, New Mexico.  

I am very proud and excited to share with you that we will be featured at the upcoming VIVA NEW MEXICO 2010 Concert on May 7th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Cobre High School Fine Arts Auditorium located in Bayard, New Mexico.

The event will take place to honor the men and women who overcame discrimination and obtained civil rights in New Mexico and for miners all over the nation.

The event is sponsored by Casa de la Cultura and co-sponsored by the National Hispanic Cultural Center and the Casa de Cultura (Las Vegas).

Tickets are $10 each for adults (children free). Available now for advance purchase at A.I.R. Mountain Coffeehouse, Chino Federal Credit Union, Ft. Bayard Credit Union, Food Basket, and the Santa Clara Catholic Parrish.

For more information please visit www.casadelaculturanm.org. Or you may call (575) 519-9738.

For general information on the Silver City area please visit: http://www.gilacommunity.net/silverweb/eatsleep.html or www.silvercity.org.

 

Come celebrate with us at Darcie Rickert + Ruff Neck's CD Release party on April 17th @ 8 p.m. at the Mill Creek Cattle Company located at 1874 Mentone Blvd., Mentone (909) 389-7167. With special guests, Marquis & Matt of Hobo Jazz, Cowboy Singer, Mr. Pickens and Mobetta Loretta with Professor Steve.  

 

 

 

Hey Everybody!

 

Check out this feature in the I.E. Weekly!!!

http://www.ieweekly.com/cms/story/detail/mobetta_loretta/2953/

Have a blessed, healthy and prosperous new year!!!

Best,

Mobetta Loretta

 

Hello Everybody!

"Salt of the Earth" was featured on Vanessa Franko's Audiophile Blog as one of the year's best! I am so thrilled to be included on the list! There are so many talented artists in the Inland Empire alone. Cheers to Vanessa for putting local bands into the spotlight!

Check it out on Inland SoCal Music Guide:

http://www.inlandsocal.com/iguide/music/

MOBETTA LORETTA
"Salt of the Earth"
Blues and roots artist Mobetta Loretta hit it out of the park with concept album "Salt of the Earth." It's based on the film of the same name and the story of her great aunt and uncle, which takes on civil rights and women's rights. The Redlands singer/songwriter spins the tale so well that the characters come to life from the speakers.
Key tracks: "Entwined & In Kind," "Hey Main Street"
On the Web: www.mobettaloretta.com
See it live: 10 p.m. Dec. 31, The Palms, Wonder Valley

 

 

I wanted to thank all of you for coming out and supporting us at the CD Release Party last night! The evening was a success!

Thanks to Sal & Isela, David Robinson and Mia Mercado for contibuting their talents during the evening! Thanks also to Crystal & Kevin McKee for helping out with the sound and for all your love and support! Thanks to Mike Ingram for taking photos and for making me laugh! Thanks to the Vault and all the crew for helping make this happen!

Most of all, thanks to all the fans who were there to support our new release! We hope you enjoy the CD!!!

Best,

Mobetta Loretta

 

Check out Vanessa Franko's Feature Article today, November 6, 2009 about the new album!

http://www.pe.com/localnews/sbcounty/stories/PE_News_Local_S_af1106_loretta.20ca0b7.html

Hey Everybody!

Check out our interview about the new album, "Salt of the Earth," on Cut n' Dry Talent Radio, featuring our host, Chris Kalt!

The program features excerpts from the interview with three of the band members, Kenn "kLutz" Lutz (Bass), Professor Steve (harmonica) and me, Mobetta Loretta (voice, guitar) along with generous airplay of several of the new songs.

Here are a few links where you may download the podcast:

MyPodcast.Com

http://cutndrytalentradio.mypodcast.com/2009/11/036_Cut_N_Dry_Talent_Radio_presents_Mobetta_Loretta_11209-253364.html

Apple iTunes

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=325290191

Garage Band Radio Network

http://www.garageband.com/mp3player|pe1|WdjZPXLrvP2rYVS-am5tAw

Podcast Alley

http://www.podcastalley.com/player/player.php?pod_id=79850

Cheers,

Mobetta Loretta

Check out this new CD review of "Salt of the Earth" from RadioIndy.com, a Hi-Fi Internet Radio Station. It is located on their blog page under the "Acoustic" genre.

http://radioindyacoustic.blogspot.com/2009/10/salt-of-earth-by-mobetta-loretta-folk.html
Discover more great new music and FREE MP3 downloads at www.radioindy.com!

Please come and join us for a celebration of the new album, "Salt of the Earth!"

Check out this article about my digital release of "Salt of the Earth" now available on CD Baby!

Press Enterprise Article:
http://blogs.pe.com/news/digest/2009/10/inland-artist-mobetta-loretta.html
CD Baby Link:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mobettaloretta2

Salt of the Earth is now available for digital purchase on CD Baby! Other distributors such as Apple iTunes and Rhapsody.com will follow. Keep posted for details on the CD including album artwork, photos and lyrics which will be made available after October 23, 2009.

Hey Everybody!

Here is the final clip of the 3 part Promotional Video Series for my new album, "Salt of the Earth." The new release date for the album is coming soon -- October 23, 2009.

Best,
Mobetta Loretta

I was so excited headed Northbound on the 101 to Capitol Records in Hollywood. After having obtained security clearance, I was allowed to enter the landmark, white, round building. The moment seemed surreal to me!

I knew that I was in for the royal treatment today! The walls were decorated with silver, gold and platinum records from artists such as the Beatles to Pink Floyd. I noticed a frame with one of my all time favorite albums, "All Things Must Pass" by George Harrison. As I walked the hallways in awe, I was greeted by Matt Graber, Supervisor, of Capitol Studios and Mastering.

Matt led me to studio one, where he introduced me to Mastering Engineer, Kevin Bartley. The equipment was state of the art. Kevin told me he had seventeen years experience at Capitol Records. But, he didn't look a day over 25! We listened to the mix together. Kevin sat in his chair, tweeking knobs and adjusting controls. We sat and visited.

I told him the story about the album, "Salt of the Earth." He realized that it was special to me because it was about my family roots. For the most part, Kevin left the mix natural sounding. He didn't want to add too much affect. He strove to keep the "loose snare" sounding real and left the Mobetta Loretta sound authentic.

Kevin was quiet and unassuming. He was such an easy-going guy. It was difficult to imagine his post-punk roots, when he used to play guitar and sing in a band named Sixtieth Parallel during the late eighties. I knew that I was in the hands of a Pro because he has mastered hundreds of recordings including Greatest Hits recordings by the Stray Cats, Social Distortion, Blondie, Ziggy Marley, UB40, B.B. King, Motorhead, The Smithereens, Billy Idol, Missing Persons, Sheena Easton, Pat Benatar, Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps, Dee Dee Ramone, Bauhaus, Brian Setzer, Merle Haggard and Dean Martin.

Led by Matt Graber, I was given a tour of the studios. The original consoles from the 60's are in great shape and are still used. I was told they lend a vintage, warm sound to the recordings, which is especially useful in this age of digital recordings. I even saw the original microphone used by Frank Sinatra in his famous recordings. It certainly was a day to remember! Thanks to Matt and Kevin for such great hospitality!

~Mobetta Loretta

Hey Everybody!

I have just posted the new songs for you to preveiw and listen to on my website! The digital release is coming soon!

The new album, "Salt of the Earth" will be available for download on Apple iTunes and Rhapsody.com, among several other digital retailer distributors within a few short days. So keep posted for details!

The CD will come out on Cdbaby.com and will be made available for sale on my website on October 23, 2009.

We sincerely hope you enjoy the new release!

Best,
Mobetta Loretta

Hey everybody!

My debut CD, "Salt of the Earth," has been delayed in it's release due to artwork development. The artwork was finally uploaded to the disc manufacturer and is in the process of being completed. The CD will have plenty of photos, artwork, lyrical content and a special word from me about writing the album.

The new release date for the physical CD is October 23rd! In anticipation of the new album, we are currently taking orders for the CD. Please send me your name and contact information in an email to: mobetta@mobettaloretta.com. I will contact you to obtain a shipping/mailing address.

I am currently in the process of completing a digital release for you prior to the October 23rd date!!!! As soon as it is available for download online, I will let you know!!!!

Thank you for your support!

Best,
Mobetta Loretta

Hey Everybody,

Check out my new blog with the latest in news about the new album.

http://mobettaloretta.blogspot.com/
Best,
Mobetta Loretta

This is Part 2 of a 3 Part Promotional Video Series from Mobetta Loretta talking about the band and the new album, "Salt of the Earth."

Check out part 1 of a series of 3 promotional videos from Mobetta Loretta featuring her new song, "Copper Pit Miner."

The Mobetta Loretta Band has been working diligently at creating their debut album entitled, "Salt of the Earth" scheduled to be released by the end of the summer. The album will feature eleven songs rich with diverse blues, folk and rock influences. There are plenty of hooks and infectious choruses which should support a strong radio air-play presence.

The five piece band includes, Mobetta Loretta (vocals, guitar); Tubbs (drums); Klutz (bass guitar); Professor Steve (harmonica); and Guy James (guitar). The band debuted their official, first live performance together as a band on January 30, 2009.

The newly formed Mobetta Loretta Band sounds like it originated straight from the Delta blues mixed with classical rock influences such as Tom Petty, ELO, and George Harrison -- forming a southern-style rock band, rich with Americana blends.

"There was an immediate chemistry between our musical styles," says Mobetta Loretta. "We fused influences from Rock together with Folk and Blues to create our own unique sound. (The music) still has the Mo' Betta blues flavor."

Additionally, there will be special contributions from various artists on the album including: Geno (keyboards) from the former band the Boxkutters; Mia Mercado (background vocals) also known as BlueBird; the fantastic duo, Sal & Isela will feature their original "Mexican-American" style sound (background vocals); and the talented acoustic stylings of David Robinson (classical, flamenco guitar).