I played a first time gig today and was setting up my stuff usual. The director introduced herself and then excused herself to get the people. I was shocked when she brought in a bunch of retarded and handicapped kids - ranging from 7 - 20 years old. A little one, about 7 years old with pigtails sat right in front of me and smiled as I started my set. I was caught totally off guard and became extremely emotional - in fact, tears were streaming down my face as I tried so hard to play and sing........after 5 or 6 songs I pulled myself together.

The love from the workers who care and love those little ones was almost too much to watch.

These are the moments that make playing music worth every minute.

zuki