“L’IL ACADIAN BOY/PETIT GARS ACADIEN” MMCD106
    
Released in the summer 2004, this vocal album is the third-latest CD by Donjames LeBlanc entitled ‘’L’IL ACADIAN BOY/PETIT GARS ACADIEN’’.  Donjames is very proud of this new release because he is Acadian/Acadien at his roots.  This multi-talented legendary musician, songwriter, singer, producer from Saskatchewan who also works out of Nashville performs “L’il Acadian Boy/Petit Gars Acadien” (18 songs); it features nine of his original compositions performed in English and the same 9 repeated in French reflecting his Irish and French heritage.  The album’s title track, and the song Banished Acadian will have particular significance for 2004 and beyond; 2004 marked  celebrations recognizing the 400th Anniversary of the Acadians in North America…especially in Nova Scotia (Acadie), the original homeland of Acadians.

On this Nashville studio recorded Compact Disc, all songs are written, arranged and produced by Donjames LeBlanc.  Don plays all of the guitars and the banjo too and, of course, does all of the vocals along with his band…all top-rate Nashville studio musicians.  Two of the songs are about the heart and soul of Acadiens.  “Banished Acadian” is a true account of the exile or deportation.  Several of the songs are new country.  Donjames’ preference is “All the Time” and “Truck Driver” (jazz flavour).  “No Future in The Päst”  is straight country, “Dance With Me” falls into the latin category.  “Don’t Even Know Your Name” is pop.  Give them a listen!  “I  Love You Girl” and “Good Ol’ You” are also a very good listen!

“L’IL ACADIAN BOY/PETIT GARS ACADIEN” MMCD106