Biography

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.

Loretta Hagen Lucky Stars musicians: 
Loretta Hagen acoustic guitar, lead & back vox 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 
Gary Hagen acoustic guitar , 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11 back vox 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 electric guitar 2, 7 
Mark Dann bass 1, 2 ~ Teri Avella bass 4, 6, 7 ~ Andrew Hulle drums 1, 4, 6 ~ Curtis Kretz drums 8 
Linda Lambiase snare 2, 3 back vox 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 djembe 7 ~ Marianne Osiel flute 11 
Craig Aiken bass 3, 11 ~ Kyle Hancharick back vox 3 ~ Donna Gebbia back vox 3, keyboards 4, 6, 7 ~ Debbie Maggiulli back vox 3 Maia Sharp Tenor Sax 1 ~ Michael G. Ronstadt cello 5 ~ Tracy Grammer violin 9 

All songs written by Loretta Hagen (C) 2017 ASCAP
Produced by Gary Hagen & Loretta Hagen, Recorded and mixed by Gary Hagen, Bearfort Recording and Sound, West Milford, NJ, Mastered by Kim Rosen, Knack Mastering, Ringwood, NJ, 
" A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet" written by Harold Woods, Gus Kahn (Gus Kahn Music Group) (C) 1932 Songwriters Guild of America OBO Callicoon Music - Sung by Loretta's Mom Vera on an old cassette tape.