FAN ALERT........
2007 UPDATE BELOW ALONG WITH RECENT PRESS RELEASE
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Happy New Year to all my fans, may the year 2007 be a Blessing for all.
Thank you for your continued support expressed in your e-mails and e-cards through the past last year, as I wrote in reply to your well wishes, your support has been overwhelming and deeply touching.
To answer your questions of when I'll be back touring etc.: For medical reasons I'll still be on hiatus for for the remainder of 2007 as well till my team of Doctors give me the thumbs up to resume. With that being said a major comeback is in the works with my record label "Wild Oats Records" and I, so that's the best I can release to you at this time, just know I'll be back and I can't wait as it's going to be GREAT to be performing again!
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UPDATE: PRESS RELEASE: Minnesota based Nashville Recording Artist Dotty Peterson authorizes this press release as of May 5, 2007
Dotty Peterson was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in Jan. 2006 and due to this illness canceled her 2006 touring schedule to devote to herself and family that included a tour to London, since that time Dotty has responded favorably to treatment and is doing very well, However Dotty will be taking 2007 off from touring as well as she continues to improve.
Dotty will be returning to Nashville this November to wrap up her most anticipated solo album with her label Wild Oats Records that is already causing a buzz about Nashville with it's release TBA for 2008.
Touring for 2008 TBA.
Dotty wishes to thank all her fans for their enthusiastic support during this time, it's this support she said "that has in many ways sustained her through some rough days adjusting to life with MS".
Dotty's fan website is: http://www.myspace.com/dottypeterson
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My life long dream became a reality when I was signed to a great "Indy" record label Wild Oats Records out of Nashville, TN.
I recorded my Debut Wild Oats Records multi artist Cd "Breakin' Loose" during the months of May/June 2004, Breakin'Loose was released in Jan. 2005 and is available online at Cdbaby.com,(where it's receiving rave reviews over in Europe, Canada and here in the great U.S.A.)and the regional stores listed below.
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I began the recording of my full length Wild Oats Records Cd on June 9, 2005 but due to medical reasons has been on hiatus but I will be returning to Nashville in the coming months ahead to wrap up this exciting project that has something for everyone even if your not a die-hard country music fan!.....I love suspense!
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*****************************THANKS GOES to the 5000+ incredible fans who turned out in 98* hot and humid heat to enjoy the debut of my "Dotty Peterson and Mustang Heart" tour, this open air concert in Central Park located in Owatonna, MN. was a record breaking turn out!
Thank again for making this evening a night to be long remembered by all as one great time!
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MUSIC AND A MOVIE; I had the best time ever with a packed house of my great fans from Rochester and the surrounding area choosing the earlier show that highlighted my personal appearance at the Chateau Theatre in Rochester, MN. on opening night of the "Dukes of Hazzard" movie.
Not only did I have a great time enjoying your incredible response to my singing but I enjoyed the movie with all of you and when I thought it couldn't get any better I was overwhelmed by the line of my fans waiting outside the theatre by the awesome replica of the General Lee to get my autograph!...I'll never forget the love I felt that night from all of you!
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THE WORLD NEEDS more special folks like Terry Campbell, reporter and managing editor of the West Concord News who has been a constant source in getting my name out there since December of 2002, and I'm forever grateful.
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THANKS IS ALWAYS in order to the Rochester Post Bulletin for their unwavering support of my career with exciting stories on my Mustang Heart musicians and I in their entertainment section and I always know when there's an article out because it's then the ever wonderful flow of fan mail arrives stating "I seen you in the Post Bulletin"....that never gets old!
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THANK YOU Todd Hale not only for the priceless great stories of my Mustang Heart musicians and I that you've included in your Sunday column in the Owatonna People's Press, but for your fine introduction of us to mark our debut performance at the SCFF on August 21, 2005
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As many of you have noticed, this is my newer fan website and still under construction with more exciting news to come!!!
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EXCITING FAN NEWS; On July 23, 2005 I had the pleasure to meet and enjoy a lengthy chat with country artist Kendall Obermier, later to be delightfully entertained by Kendall and his band Common Ground who performed in Hayfield, MN. at Haydays(Kendall's Cd is available on Cdbaby.com
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IT WAS FANFARE in Minnesota during my concert on August 21, 2005 at the Steele County Fair in Owatonna, MN. (Minnesota's largest county fair and the nations 80th largest county fair)when MO. based Nashville recording artist Steven Hammontree who's on my debut cd Breakin' Loose with me, was my special guest star(photo's can be found under Dotty Peterson and Mustang Heart musicians photo album link to your left)
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WHAT A TREAT it was to be in the opening line up at the Fantasia Music Fest on August 27, 2005 in Lafayette Park in Austin, MN. for the world renown recording artist Jim Dandy of "Black Oak Arkansas", I had the distinct priviledge later that evening in chatting back stage with the legendary Recording Artist Jim Dandy, Drummer Extraordinare Johnnie Bolin and the rest of the "Wild Bunch".
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UPDATE ON JAKE WOBBROCK BENEFIT Sept. 24, 2005 concert: Julie and Robert Wobbrock(Jakes parents)wish to extend their thanks to all who came out to make this benefit for Jake the huge success that it was!
Mustang Heart and I thank you all as well for making it such a memorable evening for all, that will forever be pleasantly etched in our thoughts.
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DECORATED with beautiful lights by management and filled with incredible fans in attendance, it was a festive night at the Elks Lodge in Faribault, MN. on Nov. 5, 2005 where the band received a standing ovation.
See band photo's.
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GIFT OF GIVING: My band and I were deeply touched by our concert to benefit the Steele County Toys for Tots on Nov. 19, 2005, once again giving of the heart always prevails and many Steele County children will enjoy a Merry Christmas through the giving of others.
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IT WAS LIKE A SCRIPT right out of a Christmas story complete with soft snow that began falling around 6:00pm that made the evening all that more magical on Nov. 30, 2005 at the Jesse James Lanes in Northfield, MN. to benefit the Rice county Marine Corp Toys for Tots.
Speaking for myself, the evening began with my arrival as the celebrity bowler with my transportation provided by Star Limousine out of Rochester, MN. with every last detail taken care of as only Star Limousine can do.
Upon my arrival inside I was greeted with smiles and the room was bursting with excitement, there were great raffle prises to be had all evening while bowling, with all collected proceeds of the entire evening going to toys for tots and I'm so proud to say the goal for the evening was surpassed due to a packed house of generous folks in attendance opening their hearts, having a blast while doing so and all for the sake of the children.
I will never forget all the laughter, broad smiles and well wishes galore as this night we all truly felt like kids! I was in awe as I took it all in and again now as I fondly reflect back.
So many thanks to all my loyal fans who turned out to support my charity along with new folks I had the great pleasure in meeting of whom many waved goodbye to me as my limousine drove away...it's amazing how great things can be accomplished when we all come together.
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Thanks for making 2005 a great year of memories for Mustang Heart and I!
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I LOVED THE GREAT holiday and even Birthday e-cards I have been receiving from you all, many thanks for making my holidays and my Birthday even more special as I'm reminded of what great fans I have out there.
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THANKS TO ALL my generous sponsors for their continued support of my career, I encourage all my fans to seek out these fine establishments to fit all your needs and they are:
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*American Legion of Claremont, MN.
*Cash Wise Foods
*Century 21 (for their SCFF KRFO stage sponsorship)
*Coca~Cola for their delicious ice cold Coca~Cola Sunday at the SCFF and more
*Hair Studio One
*Hursh Motors
*Hy-Vee Foods
*John's Supervalue foods
*McCabe Motors
*Owatonna Physical Therapy (for their SCFF KRFO stage sponsorship)
*Quizno's Classic Sub's of Owatonna, MN.
*Quizno's Classic Sub's of Faribault, MN.
*Randall's License Bureau
*Randall Electric
*Sign Pro(For creating our *spectacular banner)
*Star Limousine (for always providing my star quality transportation)
*The Kitchen Restaurant
*Tone Music and at all Tone locations in Albert Lea, Medford and Owatonna, MN.
*Tri-M-Graphics(For designing our phenomenal band logo)
*VFW of Faribault, MN.
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WITH GREAT pride I'm pleased to thank KRFO 104.9FM out of Owatonna, MN. for giving my songs since release such priceless airplay, an extra special thank you to KRFO radio DJ'S Loren Hart and Lisa Marie.
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HUGE GRATITUDE to the following media for their excellent promotion of my career since 2002:
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*KAAL TV
*KSTP 5Eyewitness news
*KRFO 104.9FM
*Fox country 102.5FM(For Rochester events)
*Owatonna Peoples Press
*Rochester Post Bulletin
*Minnesota Times Magazine
*Shake Magazine Nashville, TN.
*Northfield News
*Hayfield News
*Faribault Daily News
*Blooming Prairie Times
*Ellendale Eagle
*Le Sueuer News
*Claremont News
*Dodge Center News
*West Concord News
*Austin Herald
*Star Record
And all other media that I'm unaware of, I extend my heartfelt gratitude.
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Regional music stores carrying Breakin'Loose:
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*Tone Music of Owatonna, Medford and Albert Lea, MN.
*Eastman Music, Faribault, MN.
*Hamilton Music, Rochester, MN.
*Waseca Music, Waseca, MN.
*Down town sound, New Prague, MN.
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UPCOMING Interviews/Cd-Autograph Signings/Personal Appearances:
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PAST INTERVIEWS/Cd-Autograph signings/Personal Appearances:
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Interview: KSTP 5Eyewitness News out of St. Paul, MN. aired on April 13&15, 2004 when signed to Wild Oats Records
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Live on-air interview with KOWZ 100.9FM for opening festivities of the Claremont Hogfest on August 4, 2004
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Live on-air interview with KRFO 104.9FM from remote location at the Claremont Hogfest on August 5, 2004
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Live on-air in studio interview and Cd give away with KRFO 104.9FM on Jan. 10, 2005 on release of Debut Cd Breakin' Loose
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Interview with KAAL TV 6Newsfirst on Jan. 13, 2005 during Cd release celebration at the Owatonna Grand Hotel
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Cd/Autograph signing on March 9, 2005 at Tone Music in Owatonna, MN.
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Cd/Autograph signing on March 16, 2005 at Tone Music in Medford, MN.
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Live on-air in studio interview with KOWZ 100.9FM on July 7, 2005
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Personal Appearance/Celebrity Judge on August 17, 2005 for the "Battle of the Bands" at the Steele County Fair, Owatonna, MN.
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Live on-air interview with KOWZ August 26, 2005
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Personal Appearance with hour of song on Sept. 1, 2005 at the Rochester Rehab East in Rochester, MN.
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Live On-air interview with KOWZ 100.9FM on Nov. 15, 2005 to higlight Nov. 19, 2005 concert in Owatonna.
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Celebrity Bowler on Nov. 30, 2005 to benefit my charity; "Marine Corp Toys for Tots" at Jesse James Lanes in Northfield, MN.
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KOWZ 100.9FM ON-AIR Interview April 17, 2006
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KOWZ 100.9FM ON-AIR Interview April 19, 2006
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MS Walk at Soldiers Field in Rochester, MN. on Sunday May 7, 2006
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*December 17, 2005 7-10:00pm
"Cheers Of Waltham"
215 S. Main St. Waltham, MN. was "POSTPONED" due to a benign Vocal Nodule and subsequent Vocal Polyps with Dr. ordered vocal rest, sorry for any inconvience this may have caused.
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*Band Break*
Dec. 18, 2005-Apr. 1, 2006
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*******April 22, 2006*******
******CONCERT CANCELLED******
Due to unexpected medical reasons.
All ticket holders can still go to the Four Seasons Centre on April 22nd at original time scheduled to either get a refund on advance ticket purchases or to proceed for the chance to win the Grand door prize of the Las Vegas Trip for two to be drawn immediately that evening.
Special thanks to Rick Dunham(ELVIS Tribute Artist) for being so supportive during this difficult time,my band and I look forward to connecting with Rick for future concert(s).
An extra special Thank you to ALL my fans for your love and support and with that being said, I look forward to seeing you all once again in the near future!
*CONGRATS!! Karen Cutting of Byron, MN. winner of the Las Vegas Trip*
April 24, 2006 Press Release Insert:
Saturday April 22, 2006 was the setting in the lobby of the Four Seasons Centre in Owatonna that initially was to be Nashville recording artist Dotty Peterson's much anticipated concert with world renown ELVIS tribute artist Rick Dunham from Springfield, Ill. opening, sadly this concert had to be cancelled due to medical reasons that KOWZ was reporting the last few days prior , however Dotty wanted the Las Vegas Trip to still be raffled away to one of her devoted fans, so the choice was left up to the ticket holders the days prior if they wanted a cash refund or continue on for a chance to win the 3 day 2 night for two air/hotel to the all exclusive Plaza Las Vegas Hotel/Casino in Las Vegas(courtesy of Four Seasons Travel in Cannon Falls) that would be determined at 7:30pm in the lobby, the time that would had been the beginning time of Dotty's concert.
As fans gathered, some sitting, all getting to know one another, expressing well wishes for their country singer for a speedy recovery, the excitement also grew to who would be going to Las Vegas the weekend of June 23-25 2006.
The moment arrived and the winning ticket stub number belonged to Karen Cutting of Byron, MN. happily receiving the trip voucher from Dotty Peterson to an applause of what for a bit over an hour became a quaint circle of new found friends bonded together by the mutual desire to see a local celebrity perform, Karen and her husband John are excited about going to Las Vegas, as Karen said with a broad smile"my birthday is the weekend before, so this will be fun".
Dotty is taking the duration of 2006 off to spend time with her family with trips planned to Disney Land in California, London England and an upper Michigan get a way with her husband.
As the evening unfolded with hugs, Dotty vowed "to be back performing with her band next year" as Steve Shroht mgr. of the Four Seasons Centre said; "Dotty is welcomed back here anytime" and with this warmth that could be felt in the lobby of the Four Seasons Centre, there's no doubt Dotty's fans will be lining up for her anticipated return.
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THANK YOU TO Steve Haggard, my producer from Wild Oats Records for all your unconditional support during this difficult time and I love the statement you released that said: "Wild Oats Records and the Team Oat family "await Dotty's triumphant return", I will indeed be back!
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BAND NEWS: The awesome musicians and backing vocalist of Mustang Heart(listed below) that I've had the distinct honor, priviledge and pleasure to call my band members have continued on during the remainder of 2006 and will also in 2007 doing some funfilled personal gigs, so be sure to take them in when you see them advertised!
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PAST CONCERTS since debut tour kicked off on July 7, 2005:
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Central Park Owatonna, MN. on July 7, 2005
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Steele County Fair on Aug. 21, 2005
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Opening line up for "Black Oak Arkansas" at Fantasia Music Fest in lafayette Park in Austin, MN. on August 27, 2005
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Sept. 24, 2005 Benefit concert for 11 year old Jake Wobbrock in Claremont, MN.
*This benefit concert was a huge success for Jake and his family!
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Oct. 2005: Band workshop/Fall vacation
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Nov. 5, 2005 at the Elks Lodge in Faribault, MN.
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Nov. 19, 2005 at the VFW in Owatonna, MN.
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Dotty Peterson and Mustang Heart Musicians:
Vocals/Rhythm Guitarist: Mark Breitinger
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Drums: Gary Voxland(Snare)
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Lead Guitarist/Vocals: Michael Anderson
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Bassist/Vocals: Scott Lundberg
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Backing Vocalist: Lisa Gross
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Guest Fiddler Extraordinare: Mike Hildebrandt
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My Charities:
MS Foundation(Every step equals a mile)
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Marine Corp Toys for Tots(All childern deserve a new toy under the Christmas tree)
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Thanks for visiting my fan website and keep that fan mail coming!
I Love you all, Dotty Peterson
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