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This year something special has been brewing at The Lab.  Tucked away where most people wouldn’t look, a new musical groove has been forming.  Students paired up with mentors to explore piano, guitar, drums, and electronic music production, covering all sorts of genres, and finding a place to practice confidence, patience, creative expression, and a healthy one-on-one relationship.

Robert is one of the Lab’s musical All-Stars.  He learned skills on piano, drum set, and GarageBand (a music production software), and recently released his first solo album, Outer Space.  (Click here for a sample song from the album: 02 Rocket Boy.)

Robert takes inspiration from Prince, George Clinton, Jimi Hendrix, ACDC and others and now considers himself among the ranks of these “great rockers.”  Through his music mentorship, Robert got deeply creative, and demonstrated what it means to focus oneself entirely to the task at hand.  His album is an example to all aspiring artists of how beautiful it is to be genuine, and to put your story and your rhythms out into the world.  Thanks Robert.

“This is the story of a Rocket Boy. He says he one day will fly in space. He says he’s not playing around with his dreams, so he’s one step away.”

The LAB is overjoyed to invite all of our supporters to a very special event. On May 11th, from 2-3PM, The Black Dog Coffee Bar and Gallery at 308 Prince Street in St. Paul will proudly display works of art produced by a group of students from Washington Technology Magnet School who call themselves the Cre8tive (Creative 8). The work explores ideas of identity and community as well as motifs inspired by Kara Walker, Abstract Expressionism, Barbra Kruger, and the work of Tim Rollins + K.O.S. Special musical guests include The LAB’s very own Glo Pesci as well as spoken word poet Desdamona and Hip-Hop artist Carnage. Please come and show your support at this very special event. Hope to see you there!

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