Open Mic Contest, Hunter Dunn and Lane J Lubell

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Lane was happy to get another chance to perform; so when Hunter suggested the go to an open mic at Uncommonground, he jumped at the chance. Neither of them knew it was a competition, and they were a bit concerned that this was NOT a "Teen" event but rather that they would need to face adults. undaunted, they went up on stage and did a good enough job to take first place.
There were some very talented people that took the stage, many of these people were in their 20s and 30s, still trying to make music a career; so that they were the youngest, coupled with the fact they had one day rehearsal on their first song, made their first place showing more amazing.

I attribute their success principally to Hunter's amazing voice and poise; but I have to give Lane some credit for the song selection and having the ability to find, and attract really talented and convince them to partner with him on projects.

I'm glad my Mom and Dad could make the show, I know they felt bad about missing the last one, but Lane is fortunate to now have both side of the family watch one of the two performances.Because I insist on filming everything, anyone can watch as if they were there.
  

Graduation: Latin School Class of 2014

While birthdays are annual events, It's but once a person Graduates from high school.  This fact would logically lead to a big party surrounded by all of your friends and family; or it would if the lion's share of your friends were not also graduating the same week. This is an example of logistics trumping sentiment. Friends can't attend your party because they are having their own, and like you, they too are juggling grandparents' schedules, other family members' ceremonies, and dreading any mistake that results in hurting someone's feelings. Just imagine planning your wedding in the same week that eight of your close friends have scheduled their own "Special day."

While there is a certain safety of only having a small family dinner, the desire to have at least a few of your child's friends on-hand is natural. So when the opportunity to merge our plans with the arrangements a few of Lane's friends popped-up, it seemed like a great idea. It took a bit of work (none of which I did) to pull-it-off; but I thought it went quite well. The food was good, people all got along well, even the weather cooperated.  

Now I will shut-up and post pictures.

Hunter Dunn sings at Old Town School with Lane.

Free time is not something Lane has much of, particularly during the school year. Teachers at Latin had no qualms about sending students home each night with many hours of work, his commitments to the theater department also swallowed large blocks of his time, and then there is my propensity to swoop in and lay-claim to most every remaining moment. Despite the precious few unchecked boxed on his daily schedule, he manages to find time to write a play, compose and post film reviews to his website and consistently have at least two films in some state of production. But this post was about his musical side.

Lane, finds small holes that he fills by moving from one instrument to the next, playing and writing songs for the pure enjoyment as well as for possible use in connection to some future larger project.   Of his many talents, putting things away is not on the list; so it is common to come home a see the his ukulele next to the piano with a tambourine on the floor within taping distance of the stool. Guitars left plugged into amps, a boom mic stand set by the drum kit. It is possible that Lane's greatest single gift  is the ability to find and attract talented people to work with him. He has been able to gather talented people to work of his films, and in this case, an amazing singer that makes anything he did sound great.

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Hunter, is going into her junior year at Latin, but already has a smooth sophistication to her singing often associated with someone several years older. Her personality is even sweeter than her voice.