Lawrence "Lipbone" Redding is a one-man orchestra who turns story into song. He has humble roots in North Carolina, and after several years in New York City, he began busking in the Manhattan subways and parks. He used these very public places to work on his original material.

Uncompromisingly true to his own voice, Lipbone tells his life-story through his unique music, vocals, guitar and...other stuff. Lipbone has a style that adheres to no style at all. Musical, upbeat and imaginative, sometimes soft and soulful, his story is peppered with vocal trombones and throat-singing birds, fantastic animals and a host of poignant characters.

Lipbone engages the audience as if they are additional band members, and invites them to employ their voices, claps and dance moves for the greater good.
When not on the road making music and friends, Lipbone is artist-in-residence at Oak Grove Retreat in Tarboro, North Carolina.

Reviewers describe award-winning singer-songwriter, Loretta Hagen, as 'heart driven, soul-filling, Folk Americana.' April 1, 2021, Loretta released her new single "Not Now", in advance of her upcoming album.

With 4 critically acclaimed CDS to her credit, Lucky Stars (2017), Mud and Stone (2012), Sundown Till Dawn (2008), and Something More (2002), Loretta's rich alto voice and strong songwriting skills have led her to win many awards, including a JAM Awards' (Jersey Acoustic Music Awards) "Top Female Songwriter of the Year," JAM nomination for "Album of the Year," 4-time nominee Just Plain Folks Music Awards, 2018 PureM Magazine winner for Best Song and nominee for Best Album, winner of the NJ Folk Festival Songwriter Competition and 2-time designation as a CT Folk Festival finalist.