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"Loreena's in-studio performance for NPR Weekend Edition" (On 11/4/07)

SilverUnicorn — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 10:23:21 GMT

Just got this in my email today:

"Loreena's in-studio performance for NPR Weekend Edition

November 2, 2007

Loreena McKennitt recently recorded an in-studio performance for the programme Weekend Edition Sunday, which is broadcast on National Public Radio (NPR) in the United States. Her performance, along with an interview, will air on NPR on Sunday November 4, 2007. (Times vary according to the broadcast schedules of local stations).

Accompanied by Brian Hughes, Hugh Marsh and Caroline Lavelle, Loreena recorded performances of the songs “Bonny Portmore”, “Penelope's Song” and “Stolen Child” in NPR's Washington DC studios during an autumn tour of the US in October 2007.

For the benefit of listeners in the US and all around the world, the November 4 Weekend Edition Sunday programme will be archived (stream only) on www.npr.org.

For more information about NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday, including broadcast schedules, visit http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=10

Listeners in the US can find information about the nearest NPR station airing this programme at http://www.npr.org/stations/

For listeners outside the US, details of radio stations carrying NPR programming can be found at http://www.npr.org/worldwide/ "

Just thought you folks might like to know. :-)

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DANO — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:28:16 GMT

Loreena puts on the most entertaining and interesting concerts.
I have seen her perform twice, the last time at Paramount Concert hall
in Oakland where I was in the 9th row. It was pretty close and I had a great
view! As I recall, she had at least 10 musicians supporting her with various
exotic instruments. The acoustics were fabulous and she performed magnificently.
It's hard to not be a fan of her music if you go to one of her concerts.
Can't wait to see her perform again!

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Tonight's concert in San Rafael. (5/13/07)

SilverUnicorn — Mon, 14 May 2007 10:44:01 GMT

Wow! Loreena "rocked" as usual! And the Lighting! What fabulous colors! And there was even a few times when it had that "fishtank" look, where it seems like everyone on stage is under water. And the BLUE! AWESOME! The Blue was so beautiful Even more beautiful than on the album cover. (If that's possible! )

I can't believe my luck tonight! My bro. got me the ticket as an early birthday present. But...when he first checked about getting the ticket, he couldn't get any. The website wasn't working right or something. I told him to check back. He expected me to remind him, and I figured he'd remember. So on Tuesday when I asked for my ticket... Aaack! And they were sold out! Thank God the venue held a few tickets back, and released them a couple days later! And the best part? It was 10th row, center!!!

I thought I was running super late, and ended up parking near one of the buses. I also lucked out, that they had the doors on that side open, and the guy who had to scan my preprinted ticket was right there! I went right to my seat! Less than 5 minutes later, the lights went down! Whew!

I bought a 'tote bag' and a t-shirt. The items are now made of Hemp, so the prices are a tad higher than I expected. (When I attended her concert in S.F., the t-shirts were $20.00 each. T-shirts are now $35.00 each!! Eep! )

The lady seated to my left, may have been tired or something. We barely spoke. She wasn't terribly social, and was either 'stone-faced' or looked like she was meditating during the show. She rarely applauded, and seemed unhappy that we got two encores. Shame really. I like to make new friends and be sociable at events like this. (Perhaps she had a Migraine? ) I hope she feels better soon.

There were 2 empty seats to my right, for the first half. For the second half, two people and their 4 & 1/2 year old had moved down from higher up. (A friend of theirs was on their right, and had told them about the seats. ) Surprisingly, the 4 & 1/2 year old was quite well behaved, and these people did enjoy the concert. We chatted briefly after the show. :-)

I hung out afterward, and chatted with a few other people, while waiting to see Loreena. (And one of them is already on tribe! I need to see if I can find her! ) We waited about an hour, but it was well worth it! I got her autograph for the second time, and a hug. And got to chat with her for a couple minutes.

She has wonderful people working for and with her, and I appreciate all their help and kindness.

I wished 'safe travel' to them, and headed back home.

They have a LOT of miles to travel this morning, as they are headed to Seattle. (One driver said about 800 miles. ) Please keep them all in your thoughts, prayers, or whatever, so they may arrive safely, and finish this tour safely. (They only have a couple more shows left. )

Please forgive me if I rambled... It's that feeling you get after a great concert, when you want to tell everyone you know about it. (And go out for pie or something afterward. :-( I didn't go out for pie. I started this tribe instead! ;-P )

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"Loreena's in-studio performance for NPR Weekend Edition" (On 11/4/07)

I think...

Tonight's concert in San Rafael. (5/13/07)

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