Fake ID, Proving Age Does Matter

Fake ID is a new band rockin' the Cleveland area.  They just performed their first two shows this last weekend and received rave reviews from anyone who saw them.

But what makes this cover band with two guitarists, a singer, a bassist, and a drummer so special?

Their ages.

Three of them are 13 and two are only 11 but these kids can really rock!  They aren't old enough to have spent decades learning their instruments, unless they started in the womb but somehow time doesn't seem to matter because they can play!

Of course I do have to admit I'm a bit biased as my son is one of the guitarists.

My son is the one in the red! :)

Another thing that makes them special is that this whole thing has all been on them.  They got together as a band, decided on a band name, set up their own rehearsal times, made up their set list and learned all the songs by themselves.  They decided they wanted to perform and not just goof around in the garage.  They contacted some venues, met with them and set everything up.  All that we parents did was drive them, hope everything would work out (leaving planning to 13 and 11 year olds is scary!) and then beam with pride as we watched them perform!

But as they say on their Facebook page, "Judge us by our music, not our ages" so I will let you judge for yourselves.  Here is a video of them performing Muse's Stockholm Syndrome at the Hiram House Pumpkin Festival in Chagrin Falls, Ohio this last Sunday!






Kathy :)

Writing to Music

My daughter, Jessica,  loves to write her novel with music blasting in her ears.  I wondered how she could possibly concentrate with lyrics pouring into her brain. I like my surroundings to be peaceful when I write. Unfortunately I don't get this situation often.  (Like right now when I have kids bouncing around on my bed!) 

I remember, my old Creative Writing teacher turning on Classical music to inspire our most colorful prose.  It did seem to spark my imagination, but I've never really repeated the exercise, until today.  Jessica convinced me to try writing to some of my favorite songs. She helped me set up my playlist, handed me a pair of headphones and set me free to see what I could accomplish.  I was amazed at how I could block out the other noise of the household and focus on what I was creating.   I did start humming along, off key I'm sure, but I was able to compose more material than normal.  I probably won't plug into the music all the time, but occasionally it's good to try a new approach.  I'm glad I listened to my daughter.

Do you write to music?  If so, what's your favorite?  If not, what kind of environment do you  need to be most productive?

Kathy