"This night, we at the Elysian Split Shot Stage present The vocal and acoustic stylings of a new talent! Let's give it up for... Max the Bronze God!" IMG_20221025_153217_hdr by Coulombe, on Flickr Max felt the warmth of the state lights as the polite applause quieted. He took a deep breath and gave the people before him a strum of the rich sounds from his guitar... The audience soon recognized Led Zepplin's 'Going to California' and after they hooted their approval they soon quieted to listen. IMG_20221025_153947_hdr by Coulombe, on Flickr He thrilled them with his virtuosity playing Lindsey Buckingham's 'Never Going Back Again' IMG_20221025_154653_hdr by Coulombe, on Flickr He then shocked them, every last one, with a sad, and building into joyous version of Abba's 'Dancing Queen' that won him hoots and stomping! IMG_20221025_153556_hdr by Coulombe, on Flickr Everyone stood up with applause as he launched into an acoustic version of Van Halen's 'You Really Got Me' that kept the dance party going! IMG_20221025_153853_hdr by Coulombe, on Flickr He led into a personal version of Whitney Houston's 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' that kept the people standing and gently swaying. There was a poignancy and sadness that took them by surprise. IMG_20221025_154318_hdr by Coulombe, on Flickr He drew the evening of covers to a close with an life lived version of Nine Inch Nails' song 'Hurt' as interpreted by Johnny Cash, whereupon the audience found their seats to listen carefully to the rendition. IMG_20221025_153232_hdr_kindlephoto-1255788895 by Coulombe, on Flickr "Thank you all for coming out tonight to share some music together! Hope to see you all again next time, and have a Good Night!" He blew a *Kiss* and took a *Bow* to cheering and applause as he took his leave of the stage.
Thank you, my friends! Max enjoys being an entertainer! He was a bit nervous for his first show... he's dreaming of his next show already!