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I have the great fortune of being friends with some amazingly talented musicians.

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One of them just so happens to be in the midst of a Late Bloomathon.

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Once upon a time Jeff Harvey played music for a living.   He was the warm up act for some really famous peeps:  Bob Seger, Pure Prairie League, and The Beach Boys (to name a few).

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And then one day 19 years ago, the music died.

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By day, Jeff started working hard at a corporate job.  He had a family to support.  There was little time for music.

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But that was 19 years ago.  Now all of the children have grown.

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Unfortunately, so did Jeff's waistline.  Jeff gained nearly 100 pounds over the past two decades.

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Are you ready for a triple whammy of a Late Bloomer story?

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The music may have died for a long chapter of Jeff's life, but the spark never extinguished.  Jeff decided it was time for to resurrect his music.

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First, he needed to feel better in order to tackle lengthy practice sessions and late night rehearsals.  He put himself on a disciplined diet and exercise regime, and to this date, he has dropped 78 POUNDS!!!!

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Second, he teamed up with his former drummer.  They started practicing at The Drum Shack to prep for their Big Return.

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Third,  they returned.  Big time.  Because The Rhythm Room is THE coolest spot for musicians to perform at in Phoenix.

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Next stop:  Something even bigger, I presume.  Because Jeff is a GENIUS piano player and Chris is a GENIUS drummer.

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Check them out:

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<strong><a href="http://jeffharveysongs.com/" target="_blank">http://jeffharveysongs.com/</a></strong>

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<strong><a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/jeffreyharvey" target="_blank">http://www.reverbnation.com/jeffreyharvey</a></strong>

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Oh, yeah.  I almost forgot.  Jeff is about to finish his PhD.  Triple whammy Late Bloomer, all right!

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Do you have any inspirational Late Bloomers in your life?  Care to share their story in the comments below?

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