Man, this has been the coolest trip ever. We just got back from rehearsal for the CCTV show we're playing on tonight. I'm sorry I don't have an English name for the show for you, but it's a music show with two hosts; one male and one female. There'
s a big Korean singer on the show tonight, along with a former CCTV sportscaster...but Ironweed is headlining the show. We've got two songs and an interview segment. Then, we're off to maybe play at the biggest nightclub here in Jinan. We got the hookup on that from the nice lady who was our stage manager at the Tsingdao Beer Festival opening ceremonies.The Chinese people are friendly beyond measure -- and very excited about and receptive to bluegrass. They treat us like mega-rock-stars -- it's amazing...it took 15 minutes to leave the venue at the beer festival for all the times we were asked to stop and pose for pictures with the people there at the venue. They all want us to pose making peace signs with them!
It's really neat to have the opportunity to be the ambassadors to bring it to China, and I think we're doing a fine job of representing both Columbia and the U.S. for you guys and gals back home.
Alan Loshbaugh
7 comments:
I am so proud of all of you for bringing Bluegrass music and Columbia’s friendship to Laoshan. All the hard work in getting you to China is definitely worth the effort. Your experiences and interaction with Chinese is beyond my imagination and expectation. I can not wait to see your pictures and film clips and to hear your stories when you return.
Thanks Chef & Ironweed!
Y'all make us proud taking our music to China and showing folks that America isn't what you see in the movies.
Keep up the good work,
Happy Trails! N
I think I need your autographs too. I think we should have a big party for you all to celebrate your success and popularity there.
Barb
Congrats Ironweed. In honor of you being in China we are eating Chinese food for three meals a day until you get home.
P. S. Hurry home.
Amazing amazing amazing.....what a wonderful story you are telling! Congratulations, and we are very very proud of you!!! We are LOVING the journal!! Thanks!! love Jenny and John
I gotta agree, you guys are doing a fantastic job, and having FUN!! You're also doing a wonderful favor for us Yankees by showing them the real side of our country.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!and thanks for all the updates on your blog.
Glad I could get this blinkin' computer working so I could read your updates!
Love to all, I'm looking forward to see you in September.
LOLL
What a wild ride! I'm loving your comments and hoping we'll get to see the DVD when available. How about a party at the Ragtag?
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