“I’ve always seen music as a privilege. I assumed when I had my son at 16, that pursuing music in any way professionally might be unrealistic but what I know now is I had no real choice in the matter.  I couldn’t escape creating music if I tried.  I see it happening to my son now and he doesn’t get to choose either.  Music inspires us more than anything and the idea that I might inspire someone else with my music, my message or my voice is humbling and very cool! I’m so fortunate.”

     Lori insists on reserving songwriting for moments of passion.  Being a French women, these moments come often enough! When she finds spare time, she records in her home studio: Askher Music and with longtime friend and veteran musician, Duane Capener in his Toronto studio. They are working away on her first indie album which is set to release in 2010.  This busy lady plays a dynamic live show locally either solo or with her new band  Stop ‘n Askher as well as in a variety of duos.

At school, she helps promote tolerance and awareness as the advisor of the Gay-Straight Alliance and teaches students to use their voice and respect differences. In class, students never know what  to except from Ms Girard, but most days, they are sure to hear laughter, music and truth.

        Askher’s deep emotional connections are evident in her performances, her songs, her teaching and her willingess to share so openly and honestly.  If you have any questions, obviously, you should just ask her.