Thursday, October 12, 2006
Aradhna Concert Weekend: October 6-7, 2006
Aradhna (which means "worship" in Hindi) played several incredible shows in and around Blacksburg during the weekend, drawing many from the Indian community as well as Americans and other international students. The first show was in the home of the Indian family who hosts our Indian Bible Fellowship. Nearly 50 people came during the evening to enjoy the music in an intimate setting.
The second show in Squires Student Center drew over 120 people. Dozens sat on mats near the stage (including me!). Each concert featured an intermission with samosas (potato-stuffed pastries), chai (Indian tea), and time to meet members of the band.
I've become a big Aradhna fan over the last few months as I've learned to play some of their songs on the guitar, so I was thrilled at the chance to see the band perform twice, as well to spend quality time getting to know them after picking them up from the airport. The weekend was only made better by the many friends, old and new, who came out to the concerts, as well as the presence of my girlfriend Karen (below), who came in from North Carolina for the shows.
I've become a big Aradhna fan over the last few months as I've learned to play some of their songs on the guitar, so I was thrilled at the chance to see the band perform twice, as well to spend quality time getting to know them after picking them up from the airport. The weekend was only made better by the many friends, old and new, who came out to the concerts, as well as the presence of my girlfriend Karen (below), who came in from North Carolina for the shows.
