On March 18, 2006, Mitch went with some friends to the Root Cellar, a restaurant and jazz club in his new city of Milwaukee. His band teacher, Jamie Breiwick's band, Sanctuary, was playing that night. About midway through the first set, the band's regular drummer got a call from his wife that his son had to be taken to the emergency room; he had to leave at the set break. During the set break, Jamie asked Mitch if he would sub-in for Mike, the band's regular drummer. Mitch had the presence of mind to call his mom, since this was his first gig with professional musicians. His mom had the presence of mind to call Ari Rosenthal, a terrific guy and great photographer, who appeared in time to get this shot of Mitch while he was playing his drums. I never want him to lose the sheer joy on his face that is evident in this picture. Ever.