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Hi again friends...it is great to be back blogging once again. I sure appreciate you checkin' in with this ongoing process I'm in.
Nova Scotia was more than I had imagined it would be. The people are second to none (as my mom would say), the scenery and the musical vibe was outstanding! I had an terrific time at the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival (first three photos) and really want to thank all the volunteers and organizers. The blessings on my music were abundant in Lunenburg and there were too many moments of gratitude to even measure. What I will say is that on the Wharf Stage on a sunny Saturday afternoon playing music across from the Bluenose II all I could think of was "I can't wait to tell everyone back home about this experience". Who knew 9 years ago that music would become such a joy in my life.
If' you've been following along in this blog you'll know that I was introduced to Evangeline in Lafayette, Louisiana this past Spring and she has continued to be quite a source of inspiration as I learn about the story of the Nova Scotian Acadian people. As luck would have it I ended up playing a gig in Wolfville, Nova Scotia which happened to be along the 'Evangeline Trail' and the National Historical Site of Grand Pre which is where the Acadian deportation of the 1700's occurred. Amazing!! That thread continues to lead me in interesting directions. If you get a chance to read Longfellow's prose poem, Evangeline, it is worth it.
No matter where I go during this time of artistic development in my life...my Southern USA adventure continues to unfold.
I've included some photos of funnin' and playin' in Lunenburg as well as a photo of the statue of Evangeline in Grand Pre. Enjoy!
Hugs,
Kat
