As you may know, my son Alex has 2 bands: Tiajuana Caravan and, the off shoot, The Tall Boys.

When Alex was in the crib we placed a toy guitar next to him and it took root.  He now has more than 20 guitars and has become, to my taste, a very entertaining and talented performer fronting and writing songs for his bands. 

I know no greater thrill (kvell) than to be standing before him photographing and videoing  his performances. 

Just 2 Saturday nights ago I again enjoyed this enriching experience. The next day, Sunday 4/30, Gotham had it's fifth annual Battle of the Bands at the iconic Cafe Wha? venue in Greenwich Village.  It just so happened that Alex's 10 year old son Shawn was in a school dance competition that same day and I was conflicted from going to it. However, Joanne went and said that at one point Shawn looked over to Alex and observed that there were more people there seeing him perform than saw him the previous night. 

What's this thing about Klein's and competition?

By the way, Shawn's Swing Dance team won!