New Orleans on Louisiana, the latest release from her forthcoming album
Seeker (out March 26), produced by Jano Rix of The Wood Brothers. New Orleans, Louisiana. A mystic of cities. Every time I m there a vibe follows me around like a ghost. Food tastes better. Music sounds better. I think I even sing better when I play there, or, am so lit up by the energy there I don t care, so I actually do, Meyer tells
Wide Open Country. The air is heavy, and there s a flavor to everything. The streets are spooky, romantic, chipped and patina-ed. Little boys in derby hats with bottle caps attached to their shoes, tap dancing for tips, look at you like they are 100 years wiser than you ll ever be. Second line parades waft in the mix, beignets that make you moan, street art, Cajun spices and accents, fortune tellers, and a belief in mojo, good and bad so strong it s a religion. All that spells New Orleans, Louisiana, to me. The song Louisiana, is about a state of mind I get in,
Having spent years as a working musician, residing in Nashville was a good thing for
Brigitte DeMeyer. Becoming a part of Music City’s vibrant community of artists and industry folks kept her busy, as she carved out her place living and working there, all while raising her young son. Originally from California, she commuted to Nashville for years; relocating full time was a leap of faith one that paid off. And, while the work has been rewarding, the greatest rewards for the artist are the friendships and partnerships she maintains there. When an urgent need to move back to California came suddenly for her family, DeMeyer had to go. But her spirit keeps deep roots in the South.