2008

Sat. May 24th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:00-9:00 pm 
Jesspresso Coffee
Davis Ford Crossing Shopping Center,
9882 Liberia Avenue (corner of Prince William Pkwy),
Manassas, VA.
703-393-9977.
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Fri. May 2nd
I join don bridges & Friends
7:00-9:00 pm 
Daily Grind Coffee House
7929 Heritage Village Plaza, Gainesville, VA 20155
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat. Apr 26th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:00-9:00 pm
Jesspresso Coffee
Davis Ford Crossing Shopping Center,
9882 Liberia Avenue (corner of Prince William Pkwy), Manassas, VA.
703-393-9977.
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Fri. Apr 18th
I join Les Hatley & Rick Crump
4:30 - 6 pm
Community Spaghetti dinner
Emory United Methodist Church, Georgia Ave  and Emory Church Road,
Olney, MD

Sat. Apr 12th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:30-10:45 pm
Jamie’s General Bean
13848 Lee Hwy (just East of Rt 28), Centreville, VA
703-815-6880
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Tues. Apr 8th
I join TM Hanna
Reston/Herndon Folk Club of Reston Herndon Showcase
Tortilla Factory, Herndon

Sat. Apr 5th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:00-8:30 pm 
Stacys Coffee Parlor
709 West Broad St, Falls Church, VA
703-538-6266
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted

Mon. Mar 31st
CD Release of "Blue Moonlight"
Loralyn with a band (Robert Spates on violin, Nick Smiley on bass,
Jean Bayou on keyboards, and Special Guests: Suzanne Ives and Don Bridges)
as an opener for the John Jorgenson Quintet
my set will be from 7:30-8:00 pm
Institute for Musical Traditions Concert Series
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD
301-754-3611
Tickets: $19 advance, $24 door

Sat. Mar 22nd
I join don bridges & Friends
7:00-9:00 pm
Jesspresso Coffee
Davis Ford Crossing Shopping Center,
9882 Liberia Avenue (corner of Prince William Pkwy), Manassas, VA.
703-393-9977.
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat. Mar 8th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:30-10:45 pm
Jamie’s General Bean
13848 Lee Hwy (just East of Rt 28), Centreville, VA
703-815-6880
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Fri. Mar 7th
Solo
4:30 - 6:00 pm
First Friday Falls Church at PNC Bank
402 W. Broad St, Falls Church, VA
No cover charge.

Tues. Feb 26th
Solo
Time 7:30 - 8:00 pm
at Bangkok Blues SAW Songwriters' Showcase.
This showcase will feature members of the songwriting
circle that I belong to, The Swarthmore Drive Social Club.
926 W. Broad St, Falls Church, VA
703-534-0095
http://www.BangkokBlues.com

Fri. Feb 22nd
I join don bridges & Friends
8:00-10:00 pm
St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub
2300 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA
703-739-9268
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sun. Feb. 17th
It's The 22nd Annual Wammies! And for the second year in a row,
I've been honored by WAMA members by being nominated for
Most Supportive of Washington Music. I'm thrilled. Thank you so much everyone.
8 pm
The State Theater,
220 N. Washington, Falls Church, VA
For more info and to purchase tickets to the show,
go to www.wamadc.com/wama/waminfo.html

Sat. Feb 9th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:30-10:45 pm
Jamie’s General Bean
13848 Lee Hwy (just East of Rt 28), Centreville, VA
703-815-6880
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat. Jan 12th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:30-10:45 pm
Jamie’s General Bean
13848 Lee Hwy (just East of Rt 28), Centreville, VA
703-815-6880
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

2007

Sat Dec 29th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:00-9:00 pm 
Jesspresso Coffee
Davis Ford Crossing Shopping Center, 9882 Liberia Ave
(corner of Prince William Pkwy), Manassas, VA 
703-393-9977
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat. Dec 22nd
I join don bridges & Friends
8:00-10:00 pm
St. Elmos Coffee Pub
2300 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA
703-739-9268
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Thurs. Dec. 20th
Solo
8:00-8:25 pm
at Bangkok Blues SAW Songwriters' Showcase
926 W. Broad St, Falls Church, VA
703-534-0095
http://www.BangkokBlues.com

Sat. Dec 15th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:30-10:45 pm 
Jamies General Bean
13848 Lee Hwy (just East of Rt 28), Centreville, VA
703-815-6880
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat. Dec 8th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:30-9:45 pm 
Stacys Coffee Parlor
709 West Broad St, Falls Church, VA
703-538-6266
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Fri. Nov 30th
Duo with David Kitchen
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Three Days With the Artists at Hidden Springs Farm
Great Falls, VA
email me ( loralyn@mindspring.com ) for an invitation and directions. This show has been a traditional holiday event for about 26 years. It has been held at Hidden Springs Farm since 1991. Enjoy shopping for holiday gifts crafted by 14 artists, refreshments and live music. I'll be performing at 7 pm on Friday night, as well as selling my hand sawn pewter ornaments, plates and other pewter items. The show hours are Fri. Nov 30th 12-9 pm, Sat. Dec 1st 10 am - 9pm, & Sun. Dec 2nd 12-5 pm.

Fri. Nov 23rd
I join don bridges & Friends
8:00-10:00 pm
St. Elmos Coffee Pub
2300 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA
703-739-9268
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat. Nov 17th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:30-10:45 pm 
Jamies General Bean
13848 Lee Hwy (just East of Rt 28), Centreville, VA
703-815-6880
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat. Nov 3rd
I join don bridges & Friends
7:00-9:00 pm
Daily Grind Coffee House
9000 Lorton Station Blvd, Lorton, VA.
703-628-6100
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Fri. Nov 2nd
I join don bridges & Friends
7:30-9:45 pm 
Stacys Coffee Parlor
709 West Broad St, Falls Church, VA
703-538-6266
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat. Oct 27th
I join don bridges & Friends
Private Party
The George Washington Masonic Temple
Alexandria, VA

Sat Oct 20th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:00-9:00 pm 
Jesspresso Coffee
Davis Ford Crossing Shopping Center, 9882 Liberia Avenue (corner of Prince William Pkwy), Manassas, VA 
703-393-9977
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat. Oct. 13th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:30-10:45 pm 
at Jamies General Bean
13848 Lee Hwy (just East of Rt 28), Centreville, VA
703-815-6880
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat. Oct 6th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:30-9:45 pm
Stacys Coffee Parlor
709 West Broad St, Falls Church, VA
703-538-6266
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Fri. Oct 5th
I join don bridges & Friends
8:00-10:00 pm
St. Elmos Coffee Pub
2300 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA
703-739-9268
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat Sep 29th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:00-9:00 pm 
Jesspresso Coffee
Davis Ford Crossing Shopping Center
9882 Liberia Avenue (corner of Prince William Pkwy)
Manassas, VA 
703-393-9977
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat. Sep 15th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:00-9:00 pm 
Daily Grind
7929 Heritage Village Plaza, Gainesville, VA 20155
703-753-0807
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat. Sep 8th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:30-10:45 pm 
Jamies General Bean
13848 Lee Hwy (just East of Rt 28), Centreville, VA
703-815-6880
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Wed. Sep 5th
I join don bridges & Friends
8:00-10:00 pm
St. Elmos Coffee Pub
2300 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA
703-739-9268
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Mon. Aug 27th
Solo
8:00 - 8:15 pm
Rod Deacey's
SAW-BSA Songwriters' Showcase
Brewer’s Alley
124 North Market St, Frederick, MD 21701
www.brewers-alley.com

Sat. Aug 25th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:00-10:00 pm 
Jesspresso Coffee
Davis Ford Crossing Shopping Center, 9882 Liberia Avenue
(corner of Prince William Pkwy), Manassas, VA. 
703-393-9977
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Thurs. Aug 16th
Sologig
9:30 - 9:55 pm
Bangkok Blues
SAW Songwriters' Showcase
926 W. Broad St, Falls Church, VA
703-534-0095

Sat. Aug 11th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:30-10:45 pm 
Jamies General Bean
13848 Lee Hwy (just East of Rt 28), Centreville, VA
703-815-6880
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat. Aug 4th
I join don bridges & Friends
6:30 - 8:00 pm
The Daily Grind
42020 Village Center Plaza, Stone Ridge, VA
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat. Jul 28th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:00-10:00 pm 
Jesspresso Coffee
Davis Ford Crossing Shopping Center, 9882 Liberia Avenue
(corner of Prince William Pkwy), Manassas, VA. 
703-393-9977
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Fr. Jul 27th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:30 - 9:30 pm 
Cameron Perks Coffeehouse
4911 Brenman Park Dr, Alexandria, VA 22304
703-461-6900
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Mon. Jul 23rd
Sologig
8:30 - 8:45 pm
Rod Deacey's SAW-BSA Songwriters' Showcase
124 North Market St, Frederick, MD 21701

Sat. Jul 21st
I join don bridges & Friends
7:30-9:45 pm 
Stacys Coffee Parlor
709 West Broad St, Falls Church, VA
703-538-6266
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat. Jul 14th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:30-10:45 pm 
Jamies General Bean
13848 Lee Hwy (just East of Rt 28), Centreville, VA
703-815-6880
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat. Jul 7th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:00-10:00 pm 
Jesspresso Coffee
Davis Ford Crossing Shopping Center,
9882 Liberia Avenue (corner of Prince William Pkwy), Manassas, VA.
703-393-9977.
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Tue. Jun 20
WAMA PRESS KITS WORKSHOP
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Charles Sumner School
1201 17th St NW, Washington, DC
Panelists
Mary Sue Twohy, XM Radio
Steve Negrey, Iota Club & Cafe
Ruthie Logsdon, Performer, Graphic Artist
Loralyn Coles, PR Consultant
Tickets:
$15 WAMA, SAW and BSA members,
$20 Non Members
To reserve online click here. (recommended)
Charge by phone: 703-368-3300

Mon. Jun 18th
Solo gig
8:00 - 8:15 pm
at Rod Deacey's SAW-BSA Songwriters' Showcase
124 North Market St, Frederick, MD 21701
www.brewers-alley.com

Sat. Jun 16th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:30-10:45 pm 
at Jamies General Bean
13848 Lee Hwy (just East of Rt 28), Centreville, VA
703-815-6880
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sun. Jun 10th
I'll be giving a SAW workshop on Promo Kits
from 12:30 - 4;30 pm
Please see the workshop page for details

Sat. Jun 9th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:30-9:45 pm 
at Stacys Coffee Parlor
709 West Broad St, Falls Church, VA
703-538-6266
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted

Sat. Jun 9th
I'll be emceeing
at the Potomac Celtic Festival
10 am - 7 pm (my shift is from 10:30 am - 2 pm)
at the Historic Green at Morvan Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg, VA 20176
703-777-2413
www.potomaccelticfest.org
Festival tickets: adult $15, child $7

Fri. Jun 8th
I join don bridges & Friends
at a private party

Sat. Jun 2nd
I join don bridges & Friends
6:30 - 8:00 pm
at The Daily Grind
42020 Village Center Plaza, Stone Ridge, VA
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Fri. May 25th
I join don bridges & Friends
8:00-10:00 pm
at St. Elmos Coffee Pub
2300 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA
703-739-9268
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat. May 19th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:00-10:00 pm 
at Jesspresso Coffee,
Davis Ford Crossing Shopping Center, 9882 Liberia Avenue (corner of Prince William Pkwy), Manassas, VA. 
703.393.9977.
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat. May 12th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:30-10:45 pm 
atJamies General Bean
13848 Lee Hwy (just East of Rt 28), Centreville, VA
703-815-6880
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Fri. May 11th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:30-9:45 pm 
at Stacys Coffee Parlor
709 West Broad St, Falls Church, VA
703-538-6266
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Sat. Apr 28th
I join don bridges & Friends
7:00-10:00 pm 
at Jesspresso Coffee,
Davis Ford Crossing Shopping Center, 9882 Liberia Avenue (corner of Prince William Pkwy), Manassas, VA. 
703.393.9977.
No cover charge, but tips are gratefully accepted.

Friday Mar. 9th
Solo gig
at Cameron Perks Coffeehouse
4911 Brenman Park Dr, Alexandria, VA 22304
703-461-6900
from 7 to 9 pm
I'll be playing solo at this lovely coffeehouse. No cover charge - just Ye Old Tippe Jar.

Sat. Mar. 17th
Don Bridges and Friends
7:30-10:45 PM
at Jamie's General Bean
13848 Lee Highway (just east of Route 28), Centreville, VA.
703.815.6880.
No cover charge. Tipping encouraged.
I'll be backing up Don on the bodhran (Celtic drum) and harmony vocals, as well as singing a few of my own songs. www.donbridgesongs.com

Mon. Mar. 19th
Joni Mitchell Tribute Concert
7:30-10:00 PM
at the Institute for Musical Tradions
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church,
10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD
301-754-3611
Tickets - $15 in advance/$20 at the door
Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Grace Griffith, Carey Creed, Lori Sumberg and I will be performing our favorite songs by Joni, as well as a few of our own that were inspired by her. www.imtfolk.org

Weds. Mar. 28th
Don Bridges and Friends
8-10 PM
at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
2300 Mount Vernon Avenue (corner of E. Delray Ave.), Alexandria, VA.
703.739.9268
No cover charge. Tipping encouraged.
I'll be backing up Don on the bodhran (Celtic drum) and harmony vocals, as well as singing a few of my own songs. www.donbridgesongs.com

Sat. Jan. 27th
Don Bridges and Friends
7:30-10:45 PM
at Jamie's General Bean
13848 Lee Highway (just east of Route 28), Centreville, VA.
703.815.6880.
No cover charge. Tips encouraged.
I'll be joining Don wtih the bodhran (Celtic drum) and harmony vocals, as well as singing someof my own songs. www.donbridgesongs.com

Fri. Feb. 2nd
I'll be performing solo as part of Falls Church First Friday
6-8 PM
at Art and Frame of Falls Church
111 Park Avenue (just a block away from the State Theater), Falls Church, VA
703-534-4202
No cover charge.
For more info on First Friday night, see
www.fallschurcharts.org

Sat. Feb. 3rd
Don Bridges and Friends
7:30-9:30 PM
at Stacys Coffee Parlor
709 West Broad Street (Route 7)
Falls Church, VA
703-538-6266
No cover charge. Tips encouraged.
I'll be backing up Don on the bodhran (Celtic drum) and harmony vocals, as well as singing a few of my own songs. www.donbridgesongs.com

Sun. Feb. 18th
The State Theater,
8 PM at 220 N. Washington
 Falls Church, VA
It's The 21st Annual Wammies! And this yearI've been honored by WAMA members by being nominated for Most Supportive of Washington Music. Wow! Thank you so much everyone.
For more info and to purchase tickets to the show, go to www.wamadc.com/wama/waminfo.html

Fri. Mar. 2nd
Don Bridges and Friends
7:30-9:30 PM
at Stacys Coffee Parlor
709 West Broad Street (Route 7),
Falls Church, VA
703-538-6266
No cover charge. Tips encouraged.
I'll be joining Don with the bodhran (Celtic drum) and harmony vocals, as well as singing some of my own songs. www.donbridgesongs.com

Sat. Mar. 3rd
Don Bridges and Friends
7 - 9 PM
at Cameron Perks
4911 Brenmen Park Dr, Alexandria, VA
703-461-6900
No cover charge. Tips encouraged.
I'll be joining Don with the bodhran (Celtic drum) and harmony vocals, as well as singing some of my own songs. www.donbridgesongs.com

2006

Thurs. July 6th -
Ron's Upstairs at The Firehouse
7-7:25 PM showcase
3988 University Drive
Old Town Fairfax, VA
http://www.thefirehousegrill.com
Convenient parking lot next door
I'm playing a solo showcase from 7-7:25 PM, following by showcases from some outstanding musicians: Joe Shade, Carol Gaylor and Bruce Katsu, and Kyler England.

Fri. July 7th -
Don Bridges and Friends
7:30 - 10:45 PM
at Jamies General Bean
13848 Lee Highway (just east of Route 28),
Centreville, VA. 
703.815.6880.
No cover charge. Tips encouraged.
I'll be backing up Don on the bodhran (Celtic drum), as well as singing a few of my own songs.
www.donbridgesongs.com

Sun. July 9th - I'm giving a SAW workshop at Harl's Pianos
(see Workshop page for full details)

Thurs. July 13th -
2006 Chautauqua
7 PM
at Germantown Campus of Montgomery College
20200 Observation Road
Germantown, MD 20876
301-279-5000
www.montgomerycollege.edu
Free and open to the public.
The voices of famous figures from America’s history will be heard once again at Montgomery College’s annual Chautauqua, July 11-14. This family-friendly event weaves together music, theatre, and history to create educational entertainment. I'll begin the Chautauqua program on July 13th with a short 20 minute concert, "If I Had Wings - A Folk Music Interpretation of Leonardo da Vinci."  Next, an actor-scholar will take the stage to portray Leonardo da Vinci. The actor-scholars modify their clothing, hair, and speech to give audiences the illusion that they are listening to the actual historical figure during their time.

Sat. July 22th -
Don Bridges and Friends
7:30 - 9:30 PM
at Stacys Coffee Parlor
709 West Broad Street (Route 7)
Falls Church, VA. 
703.538.6266.
No cover charge. Tips encouraged.
I'll be backing up Don on the bodhran (Celtic drum), as well as singing a few of my own songs.
www.donbridgesongs.com

Wed. Aug. 30th -
Don Bridges and Friends
 8:00-10:00 PM
at St. Elmos Coffee Pub,
2300 Mount Vernon Avenue
(corner of E. Delray Ave.)
Alexandria, VA. 
703.739.9268
No cover charge. Tips encouraged.
I'll be backing up Don on the bodhran (Celtic drum), as well as singing a few of my own songs.
www.donbridgesongs.com

Sat. Aug. 5th -
Don Bridges and Friends
7:30-9:30 PM
at Stacys Coffee Parlor
709 West Broad Street (Route 7)
Falls Church, VA
703-5338-6266
No cover charge. Tips encouraged.
I'll be backing up Don on the bodhran (Celtic drum), as well as singing a few of my own songs.
www.donbridgesongs.com

Wed. Aug. 30th -
Don Bridges and Friends
 8:00-10:00 PM
at St. Elmos Coffee Pub,
2300 Mount Vernon Avenue
(corner of E. Delray Ave.)
Alexandria, VA. 
703.739.9268
No cover charge. Tips encouraged.
I'll be backing up Don on the bodhran (Celtic drum), as well as singing a few of my own songs.
www.donbridgesongs.com

Fri. Oct. 27th
Don Bridges and Friends
8:00-10:00 PM
at St. Elmos Coffee Pub,
2300 Mount Vernon Avenue
(corner of E. Delray Ave.)
Alexandria, VA. 
703.739.9268
No cover charge.  Tips encouraged. 
 
10/8/06 Sunday
Don Bridges & Friends
 (T.M. Hanna & Loralyn Coles)
7th Annual Country Roads Folk Festival,
Historic Almost Heaven Farm, Kearneysville, WV.
Rain or shine! 
Schedule: 12:30 pm Barn Stage; 1:45 pm Main Stage for Gospel sing; 2:30 pm Rolling Stage (under the Catawba tree); 4:30 pm Rolling Stage; 5:00 pm Field Stage for John Denver tribute. 
Other festival performers include Bill Danoff, Tom Prasada-Rao, Glengarry Bhoys, Terry Gonda, Pat Wictor, Sloan Wainwright, Cadence Carroll, Wishing Chair, The Rolling Coyotes, Arunna the Improv Storyteller, Step Jam, tributes to Rachel Bissex & John Denver, and more! Plus hayrides, pony rides, petting zoo, picnicking, food vendors, camping, campfire song swap, Monday morning pancake breakfast, fishing, wading, floating on the Opequon Creek, and plenty of photo opportunities 
Suggested contribution $10 to $20 per person. Only 70 miles west of Washington, DC. For directions, go to www.mofolk.com.

10/19/06 Thursday
Don Bridges and Friends
7:30-10:45 PM 
Jamie's General Bean
13848 Lee Highway (just east of Route 28)
Centreville, VA. 
703.815.6880. 
No cover charge. Tipping encouraged. 
Folk, country, inspirational, bluegrass, novelty, blues & more. I'll be backing up Don on the bodhran (Celtic drum) and harmony vocals, as well as singing a few of my own songs.
www.donbridgesongs.com

Fri. Oct. 27th -
Don Bridges and Friends
8:00-10:00 PM
at St. Elmos Coffee Pub,
2300 Mount Vernon Avenue
(corner of E. Delray Ave.)
Alexandria, VA. 
703.739.9268
No cover charge.  Tips encouraged. 
I'll be backing up Don on the bodhran (Celtic drum), as well as singing a few of my own songs. www.donbridgesongs.com

Sat. Oct. 28th
Don Bridges and Friends
7:30-9:30 PM
at Stacys Coffee Parlor
709 West Broad Street (Route 7)
Falls Church, VA
703-5338-6266
No cover charge. Tips encouraged.
Folk, country, inspirational, bluegrass, novelty, blues & more. I'll be backing up Don on the bodhran (Celtic drum) and harmony vocals, as well as singing  a few of my own songs.
www.donbridgesongs.com

Sat. Nov. 11th
Don Bridges and Friends
8:00-10:30 pPM
Java Mamma
324 Main Street
Reisterstown, MD
410.833.8100
No cover charge. Tips encouraged.
Folk, country, inspirational, bluegrass, novelty, blues & more. I'll be backing up Don on the bodhran (Celtic drum) and harmony vocals, as well as singing  a few of my own songs.
www.donbridgesongs.com