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It's been another busy week and as I sat down this morning with a cup of coffee while the house was still quiet I realized that I hadn't written anything all week. And believe me there's been some fun finds to write about including a great find on some Chan Luu bracelets at Gilt and some adorable Sperry's that I picked up for my daughter at Nordstrom.
But the highlight of my week had nothing to do with shopping and was all about watching my daughter sing at the House Of Blues on Wednesday night. You see she's played there a few times, and in fact is playing there again today, but Wednesday was different. The Cult was playing the main stage that night which meant a packed house. When we walked through the doors into the Voodoo Lounge where she was playing she took one look around and said, "Wow this is really crowded!" I'm sure it must have been a bit overwhelming for her especially since she's only nine years old. I think it would be overwhelming for most musicians who are just starting out and even some more experienced performers.
I looked at her and asked her if she still wanted to perform and she said, "Yes, of course!"
So off we went to the "green room" to wait. It's the first time we've been to the House Of Blues where we couldn't get a table and it was literally standing room only. I heard someone say that there were about 350 to 400 people in the place. As I looked at Claire playing a game on her iPhone and I scanned the "green room" I realized she was the youngest performer, by far, in the room. The other musicians were very nice and a few of them assumed that I was the one playing, which made my husband and daughter smile. I haven't played since the 90's and that's a story for another day!
To say that the other performers were a little shocked when I said that Claire was the one playing is an understatement. But they all wished her good luck. That's the thing about music that I love...that it's a community where most musicians support each other. Musicians know how difficult it is to take the stage and perform especially when you are playing songs that you've written.
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She had so much fun the other night. When the words, "Hi I'm Claire, I'm nine years old..." came through the PA system the room became a little quieter and when she sang "Brighter Than The Sun" by Colbie Caillat people were up and out of the chairs and dancing. The smile on her face said it all as she continued her set which included "Relator" by Pete Yorn "Let The Rain" by Sara Bareilles, and her own songs.
I don't know if Claire will want to make music a career one day and that's for her to decide as she grows up. But I am thankful for the experiences she is having and the fun she is having right now! As a Mom there's no greater feeling than when your child is doing something they love to do and they are smiling and happy.
