biography

Shashi's Play Dates


Jan 23	Browns Diner, Nashville, TN 5:30 - 6:30 touted as one of the few remaining juke joints left around these here parts, minus the sawdust on the floor. and for all you carnivores, i hear there ain't no better cheese burger around. i was immediately taken by the warm atmosphere on my first visit. i'll be joined by Matthew Burgess on percussion.
Feb 20	Nashville Independent Music Featured Round at The Commodore, 7:00 The Commodore at the Holiday Inn is a great place to chill -- nice atmostphere -- amazing musicians that come from all over to play -- and why is the wait staff so happy all the time?
March 2	Nashville Independent Music Featured Round at The Commodore, 9:30 I think I like this place.

I reckon I just went and done took the plunge and just did it. Ya'll know what I'm fixin to tell ya. Yup, I'm in Nashville -- home of the neon cowboy with the silver-tipped boots. I'm learning that "ma'am" ain't a 4-letter word. It took me a while, believe me! (This pic is me at Douglas Corner Cafe)

Help for Haiti

As all of you are quite aware of what's going on in Haiti, I wanted to write a brief note to those of you who might be feeling like me.

I tend to get overwhelmed very easily by "disaster"-type events and can often feel quite helpless. I shake my head and I sigh and I shed some tears and I say my prayers. And I wonder how I, one person on this planet, can make a difference.

Thankfully, there are lots and lots of people and organizations out there who are pouring aid into Haiti right now -- physically, financially, emotionally and spiritually. I have come upon a special way to help and I wanted to share it with you all, just in case this is something that hits a note with you, too.

Myriam is a woman who was raised in Haiti and came to America when she was a young girl. She still has family there and she's raising money to personally hand deliver to the community where her family resides. That's 100% of all contributions directly going to aid this community. I feel so good about this that I wanted to share it with you all.

Here's the web link to her story and how to contribute: joyforhaiti .

Thanks for reading -- whether you choose to participate in this way or not, I know your spirit of love and joy and whatever other ways you're giving, is a continuous stream of light on this beautiful planet! And that can't be anything but GOOD! Really really really really really really GOOD!!

Thanks everyone!

Peace,
Shashi

spread your love everywhere you go
- Mother Teresa