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Recently, Maloney set social media ablaze with a feel-good post showing some of the kids giving an explosive performance at full wash. The snapshot captures five kids standing proudly on stage, all smiles after the presumably exhilarating show. In the background, electric guitars and a keyboard bear witness to the rock-and-roll aura of their set. Warm lighting, comfortable music-themed attire-the entire ambiance desperately speaks of youthful passion and communal nurturing.
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The caption, “Making the Band: Long Island edition,” is a shout-out to these kids for all they’ve worked for and to the great turnout by the village that supported them. She signs off with the equally perfect, “Peace, love, and rock and roll!”-with emojis, because why not? The post was just too much fun to prompt so many responses.
One viewer could not hold back, “Love seeing this type of content on my feed!”-probably a sentiment shared silently by many others passing by that glancing wholesome moment. Yet another commenter, probably recognizing one child performer, went, “Let me go get my dime!!!!! Go little people!” The excitement was so loud it was mentioned that it was one of the child’s first gigs-give-that-growth milestone-a-kick-when-little-rockstars-are-considered.
Following this were the then-possibly-a-Joan-Jett-fan-who-recognized-the-musical-reference: “Singing Joan Jett! I love it! Way to rock out!!!” Because really, what else would be a soundtrack for youthful rebellion than a Joan Jett classic? The emoji crew jumped in with an answer, “✌️ ❤ + 🎸 was totally 🔥🔥🔥”-sometimes words just don’t do the vibe justice.
The post apparently kicked off dinner plans in Southold for some local folks. Because community is about more than just showing up to those big moments; it’s also about having that casual ´hey, let’s grab food after´ vibe.
Granted, the kids’ talent spoke for themselves (definitely worthy of a Lesley Maloney spread). But it’s how she captured the moment: a soup of less than perfection and much of collective pride in trying. The instruments, the stage, the crowd of adorers- all of that has way more value than just a show. It is a reminder that an environment that nurtures sparks creativity; and that has to be “turned up to eleven.”
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So, here we go for the kids who practiced all week; for the parents driving to rehearsals; and for the loudest friends: Rock and roll not only describe a genre- it defines a feeling. This repost overflows with that feeling.