Okay... so I know I'm supposed to be working on getting our trip posted, and it will come (I promise!)... but meanwhile, it's been ages since I posted any new videos, so in a moment of distraction, that's what I worked on tonite.
For many months, I had been trying to convince Jesse to sing, but he was too shy. Then, back in January, something happened and he decided to conquer his fears and try singing. His debut was in February when he and another student/friend at his school (Logan) "opened" for a concert at his school (they have concerts a couple of times a month where local bands perform). Jesse and Logan played a few instrumental songs, then Jesse sang "Holiday" by Green Day and played guitar, and Logan played drums... it's just the two of them, no full band or anything. I posted the video on my media player (second song right now). Unfortunately, the lighting sucks (understatement!) in that room where they hold the concerts, at least for recording, and Jesse's mic really should have been cranked up a lot louder... and he was really nervous and excited so his voice control wasn't the greatest... anyway, I apologize for the quality! But he has amazing energy on stage!
Wow, Suze! Jesse is AWESOME -- especially considering that's his very first time singing in front of an audience. He's a phenomenal guitar player for his age, and he has great potential as a singer too! I'm telling ya, that boy is going to go places (as is Liam!). It's great that they have a mom like you who encourages them in their dreams and allows them to choose their own paths. And I know that Jesse and Liam think the same ;)
The video was great! Both Jesse and Logan seem so comfortable in front of the audience. You'd never know it was his debut for singing.
It was a good performance.
Hope you're not buried under too much snow there. I haven't seen a robin here yet. Silly birds coming back this early! Hope they know what they're doing!
That video is so awesome! Tell Jesse congratultions on his debut! When he gets more comfortable singing on stage, he can start the jumping around. It might be time to start educating him on groupies. : ) I can see it comin'!