The Struggling Blogger

Tallan “T-Man” Latz is not your ordinary 8-year old boy, because he can play the blues. He was inspired after watching Joe Satriani playing guitar on TV when he was only 5-year old. Three years later and he can be seen playing in bars and clubs, including the House of Blues in Chicago. He even jammed with Les Paul and Jackson Browne. He is one blues guitar prodigy who has caught interest from all over.

Unfortunately, this boy from Wisconsin has more reasons to play the blues now. Why? Because he has been ordered to stop playing in clubs. All because a well-intentioned person sent an anonymous letter to state officials saying that he is too young to perform in taverns and nightclubs citing state child labor laws.

Isn’t that just swell? Although there have been suspicions that jealous ‘older’ musicians are behind the stoppage of the boy’s ‘gigs’ as clubs were said to be packed when he is playing with other musicians. Of course, nobody would admit to the insecurity for an 8-year old boy. That’s why it took an anonymous letter to tell the authorities.

Maybe the purpose is correct, of course without telling what the real intention could be, but stopping a child from exploring his full potential can be detrimental. He maybe too young for bars, but I hope the city would find some alternative venues for the boy to express himself… in the manner he would be most happy with.

Adults should support children, instead of just being another ‘hurdles’ on their path.