Aloha!

When I first tell someone I'm an ukulele player, they often assume I play Hawaiian music...

Here in south Louisiana, however, luaus are few and far between.
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In fact, I've probably only ever played for 3 or 4 Hawaiian/Polynesian/tropical-themed events ever in the almost 10 years I've enjoyed playing this delightful instrument.

But last Friday night was one of those times!

I performed during a special luau-themed dinner at The Barclay House before a theatrical dance troupe performance outside (which included fire hula--talk about hot hot hot!).

Thankfully I did NOT have to dance or play uke with fire blazing on sticks around my waist (I loved hula hooping as a kid but draw the line at open flames. haha).

And the residents were so sweet and complimentary.

I even finished learning and played several 1930s and '40s hapa haole (English-language Hawaiian) jazzy songs that will be added to my general sets.

So mahalo to The Barclay House for the festive summer fun, and aloha!

With gratitude,

Ashley