Nanjing Road

Had a great concert a couple of nights ago in Shanghai. The show was at the Childrens Library Hall, a facility built and donated to the city by Madame Sun Yat Sen. The library housed a really nice recording studio and performance hall. For some reason I was reminded of Abbey Road Studios, though I've never been. There were about 400 in attendance. Not bad considering this concert was organized with only 9 days notice. Sold all of my cd's before my perfomance started. Great! I've extended my stay in China thru May 3rd. Will chill in Shanghai a few more days then venture off to some other cities.

Shanghai

Sitting in a smoky internet cafe. I arrived in Shanghai a week ago and will stay until the 16th. Last Friday I performed and gave a talk at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and will give another performance and talk this Wednesday hosted by the Shanghai Guitar Art Association. If you've never been to China, it's quite a fascinating country. I have quams with the country's strict laws, but overall this is a country I'd like to visit over and over again. Will post some pics upon my return home.