This was the second annual showcase at The Canyon for Rock Nation- a local rock school.   It was a music recital of sorts, only there were rock stars that sat in with the students on several of the songs with the event culminating with an all-star jam at the end.  How cool is that?  It’s a great concept for  good causes and I was really eager to attend. 

Unfortunately, I arrived a little late and heard a female voice singing an Asia song as I made my way through the parking lot.  I guess I missed John Payne’s performance with the students.   He played with Asia at The Canyon a few years ago- that show was incredible.   

What I found really neat was the panel of rock stars that sat up front and critiqued the student musicians in the bands after each of their performances.   Known as the “nicest guy…