Lyle Hotel Gig

Last night, Anthony and Molly got to perform a few songs with their music teacher, James Andrews, at his gig at the Lyle Hotel Restaurant! This is the second time we've gone to watch James perform there; and Anthony got to accompany him on one of his songs last time. This time, Molly got to join in as well!

Friday night dinner and jam session? Ummmm, yes please!! 

Before getting under way, Molly got a lesson from James on how to plug in her uke. It's awesome she has one that can be hooked up to an amp! She was excited to play that way.

The first song Molly performed was "Cupid." That girl....even with a mic it's hard to hear her! So turn the volume up! I'm looking forward to the day she belts out her songs on stage the same way she does at home. She is very reserved on stage; she just needs a little bit more confidence. That'll eventually come. Still, her quiet, sweet voice was lovely to listen to and the crowd loved her. We are so proud of her! 

The second song she performed was "Have You Ever Seen the Rain." Anthony played a bit of sax back up for her (very quietly, so you can't really hear him, lol). This time Molly just sang, she didn't play her uke. 

Next it was time for Anthony to do some jammin' with James! He played back up on "Crossroads" and did so well! James has been teaching Anthony how to tell what key a song is in, and then use the different scales he's learned (and still learning) to improvise on a song. This is an incredible skill for Anthony to learn. We are very proud of his work and ability to do this! He was very proud of himself too! He was smiles from ear to ear and beaming for the rest of the night. 

After the kids performed, a guy came up and put money in the tip jar. He said, "I'll make a deal with you! $5 goes to her, $5 goes to him! And James, you can have the rest!" They were over the moon excited to get paid! hahaha! 

We are very thankful for opportunities like this for the kids. James proves time and again his dedication to helping Anthony and Molly grow with, and through, their music. It means the world to us that he gives them these opportunities. Watching them be nervous, but work through that and do their best, is amazing. We are so very proud of them!  

After the kids performed, we stayed until 9 for the reminder of James's gig.  It's late to be out after a full day of school, but the fun and experience is worth it. We really enjoy listening to James, and I even convinced Anthony to dance with me! He felt totally awkward, but it made this Mama's heart so very happy! He puts up with so many of my sappy antics, lol. And then we look over at Molly...hahahaha! She was so pooped out by the end, she passed out in a chair! That totally cracked us up. 

We had such a wonderful evening, I hope there are many more opportunities like that for them in the future!

With love,
Mama Hauck