I have the wonderful opportunity to perform for kids, and sometimes those kids respond by sending me their pictures. I get to see through their eyes those slices of the performance: what caught their imagination, what stood out in their minds, and some amazing images come forth.

Shaika

I was particularly happy on this day, with my blue guitar.

Ayonna

… and I was feeling particularly tall …

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… though I’d had too many French fries …

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… so, I set up my flexible mike stands …

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… and checked my mikes …

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… but sometimes it seems there’s too many wires, and speakers and knobs and amps, and stuff …

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… and the lights get really hot!

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So, I got all my instruments in tune and in order …

Inneliz

I was finally ready to perform …

Natasha

The kids filed into the auditorium, ready to sing the favorites …

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… “I’m Gonna Tell” …

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… and “I Wanna Be a Dog” …

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… and, of course, “The Cat Came Back” …

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But sometimes a boy just gotta rock and roll!

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… and so did I!