Speed Limit 180: The Bond of the Band

This past Friday evening, Speed Limit 180 performed as the finale act of a talent show held at a Round Rock elementary school. My daughters attended this school for several years, and were excited to go back and see some of their old friends. The theme for the evening was a "Starry Night", and for the occasion, the band performed the song "Fireflies" for their first time. They were really excited about it, performing for many of their classmates and friends, and all the cool special glow effects they had planned for the song.

Since they were the finale act, they got to spend a lot of time together waiting to go onstage. It's always fun to see them perform, practice together, grow as musicians. But on this night, more so than before, I really had a chance to see how much these kids have come together as a band, and more importantly, as friends. In their wait time, they hung out, laughing, seeking out one another to share a funny story, or as kids do, just play. They have been together for many months now, and it's obvious how much they support each other, and respect one another as musicians. They truly have bonded as a band!

These are pictures of their practice session before the show, and their time together before their performance. I think I was able to capture some of the friendship and camaraderie among them all. My daughters are so lucky to be a part of this amazing band!

-- S

"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." -- Willy Wonka


Speed Limit 180: Jon, Camila, Annie, Taylor, Marley, Mason, Kate, Nick & Daniel



A sisterly shot -- my girls Annie and Kate, and sisters Marley & Taylor.



Nick and Taylor in a fist bump while waiting in the green room. They always do this before they go on, and I've always wanted to catch it. As a photographer, I privately did a "YES!" when I finally got the shot.



Mason and Nick have their own special handshake. It's going to require video next time! :)

Annie admiring Marley's new hair color!


Nick and Mason goofing off again!



The band cheering on Camila's performance in the talent show.

Annie doing a "rock on!" sign to Camila during her performance. After Camila's solo, the rest of the band gave her hugs and high fives. It was so great to watch the band bond thing going on!

Marley, our awesome bassist, and Jon, a rockin' guitarist.

Lots of guitar & bass power here!

Taylor and Daniel -- yeah, you guys glow!!



Kate and Daniel play the same instruments. Daniel is a great drummer AND an accomplished pianist. My girl rocks a keyboard AND is doing well with her drum lessons thus far.

Annie and Taylor, even though several years apart, like hanging out together too. Annie has grown as a guitarist by watching her, and that's been really cool to see.