One of the best concerts you'll ever see

If you know anything about my family, it's that there's alot of music going on. All music. All the time.

My boys are both percussionists, play guitar, bass, keyboards, and more so between marching band and concert band, there just happens to be a LOT of concerts to go to each school year. And I didn't even mention the various bands they are involved in...

However, this group (including my baby Chance) is always MY FAV. The music, the energy, the FANTASTIC entertainment leaves you ALWAYS wanting more.

They are CANBOULAY... Leon's Advanced Steel Band.

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I can't believe that I forgot to share this very cool news with everyone. I guess with the holidays and all, I just plain forgot. BUT... luckily I found this in the car today...

 The photo editor at Leon sent me a message and asked could they use some of the photos that I took during the PAWS concerts in the paper and of course, I said ABSOLUTELY!! The paper was distributed the last day of classes before the break and it is also online at Leon High Life.

Three hours of the most fun I ever had

Leon Performing Arts Winter Showcase {PAWS} was this weekend and man, oh man, I couldn't believe how absolutely, positively TALENTED these people are! Lead by a host of band, chorus, orchestra, guitar and thespian directors, the night was filled with three hours of the best entertainment this side of the Big Bend. I had only planned on going the first night, but couldn't help myself from showing up Saturday night just in case I had missed something.

And I took loads of photos. I mean truckloads. Here's a sampling:

Of course, my sweet, baby Chance was a part of it all... and I was so happy that I caught this moment of jammin', bangin', and totally ROCKIN' that cowbell.

PAWS

Leon High School's Performing Arts Winter Showcase {PAWS} is this weekend. And it's the hottest ticket in town, from what I've heard. I caught a peak at the rehearsal this afternoon and I was amazed. If you've ever been in the auditorium at Leon, you know that space is at a premium. But the performing arts folks make use of every nook and cranny to entertain.

Concert & Symphonic. Steel. Thespians. Choirs. Instrument Ensembles. Melodears. Guitars. Jazz. You name it. You'll hear it.

It's standing room only, baby.

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Who: Lion Steel Bands
What: a dynamic, energetic steel concert with traditional steel and metal rock music
When: Sunday, December 5

If you have never seen one of these concerts, you are definitely missing out on one of the best music experiences in Tallahassee. The Leon High School Lion Steel Bands are celebrating their 20th year and consist of 2 beginner bands, 2 adult bands, an intermediate {Jouvert}, and an advanced {Canboulay}.

Mike Wendelyn, who is the director of all these groups, announced during the concert that the Canboulay Steel Band will be travelling to Virginia Beach in the Spring to, once again, compete on a national level. In 2008, this group won every single award that was available to win. Nice, huh?

Some of these groups will be participating the PAWS {Performing Arts Winter Showcase} this coming weekend, December 10-11. They also hold a huge dinner concert in the Spring.

Come. Watch. Listen. Jump. Dance.You'll never be the same.