Pre-production at Silver Rock Studios has begun for my "Steel Magnolia" music video under the inimitable direction and creative talents of Leah Martell and Matt McLeod.  The video will be shot on location at Acadian Village in Lafayette, Louisiana.   Acadian Village is Lafayette's oldest authentic vision of life in 19th century Southwest Louisiana and a showcase of historic homes alongside winding bayous depicting the unique Acadian architecture of the time.  A blacksmith shop, general store, chapel, and two event venues are also located in the village.

LARC's Acadian Village exists as the fundraising arm of LARC, a 501 c(3) non-profit organization that provides vocational and residential services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. All revenues generated from event venue rentals, group tours, school field trips, fundraisers and retail sales benefit LARC.  

If you haven't heard Steel Magnolia yet, click play!  And as always, FEEL FREE TO SHARE!!  Sharing is caring!! :-)

XOXO
GF

Dorothy ~ The Remix!

Download the single at 

https://www.reverbnation.com/girlfridaymusic/song/24618535-dorothy--the-remix

Aube Nouvelle/ The First Noel

Growing up in south Louisiana, the second most spoken language was French on account of the strong historical connection with France as well as the French Acadians who were expelled from Nova Scotia (Le Grand Dérangement.) If you visit there today (...and you SHOULD! Laissez les bons temps rouler!), you will still hear thick "Cajun" accents descending from the mother tongue. This is a French Christmas carol we sang when I was a kid, and I've done a counter-melody with The First Noel, because it fit so well, and I liked it ! In this recording you'll hear my debut as a djembe drummer AND recorder player along with my guitar! I rather like this drumming thing!!!  Please share the link with your friends! It streams free at this link. Joyeux Noël!
http://www.reverbnation.com/girlfridaymusic/song/22420763-aube-nouvelle-the-first-noel