The Von Trap ... I mean, Chando Family

For any of you that know my family, we love music. My brothers and I grew up with music in our home. My mom, a piano teacher, has inspired many kids in her time, but probably most of all, the three of us. My dad can read music and plays a little piano now and then. I spent half of my college experience living in the music building, until I decided I couldn't make much of a living as a professional musician. My brother Mark is, by far, the most talented member of our family. Studying trombone, piano, guitar, mandoline, and any instrument that my parents bring back from whatever country they just returned from, he truly loves music and loves to perform. For a while he was in a band, Blind Gator Band. They became really popular around the University of Memphis, playing at local bars and band parties. My youngest brother Joe is also an accomplished drummer. The two of them have jam sessions at my parents house a lot, and my family wouldn't have it any other way. This past weekend, my brother Mark opened for another band at Newby's. He played a short acoustic set of songs he has written. He did great, and everyone really enjoyed his playing. I am so proud of him and what he has accomplished. Below is a video of him with Blind Gator Band. FYI - this video was from the night before Brian and I got engaged! The song is 3 a.m. by Matchbox 20. He is the singer and guitar player.