Wilkes Barre, PA

We played the First Union Arena in Wilkes Barre last night. It was Yanni's first time to perform here and the audience was great. If my memory serves me correctly they were on their feet earlier in Niki Nana than any other audience. From where I stood it looked like everyone was having fun, which of course makes it fun for us.

We normally hop on the busses and head for the next town after the show but since we're only a couple of hours from New York, we stayed in Wilkes Barre overnight. It was great to get a night of uninterrupted sleep. We'll drive straight to Madison Square Gardens in New York City this afternoon.

Did I mention Madison Square Garden, I mean THE Madison Square Garden?!?! I'm bouncing off the walls this morning in anticipation of tonight's show and then getting to go home tomorrow, both of which I consider to be milestones in my life.

Click here to see some new pictures. I'm often asked: why don't you post any photos of Yanni? The answer is that as a member of his band I am contractually obligated to not take unauthorized pictures, so I'm just playing by the rules.

Here's an email from a friend with whom I went on an incredible scuba trip last year:

Comments: Hi Dan,
Hank, my husband, and I drove 120 miles from Lynchburg, Va. to Richmond to see you in concert, with that other guy, what's his name.
The concert was great. Hank was overwhelmed at all that talent and it was wonderful to see you in action in front of an audience. Of course I remember the "concerts" on the Coral Reef II off Bimini last Oct. We really enjoyed ourselves. Love your web site. Was great to read about your concert for the gang and see all their names. Your really made a BIG impression on us both. Love to you and family. Betty

Thanks Betty. I'm honored to impress you because meeting you, and seeing your zest for life and adventure, certainly inspired me. ¶ 6:12 PM