The public was first introduced to Anthony Kavouklis, 10, at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performance Arts in Gainesville, Fla., when Buddy Guy invited Anthony to play on stage and he matched Guy lick for lick on the guitar for 20 minutes. In this picture, Anthony practices the guitar in his room at his parent’s home in Micanopy on Oct. 15, 2006. His favorite artist is Jimi Hendrix, which is evident by his limited edition guitar, the posters in his room and the songs he practices most.
Anthony and Wester Joseph, 29, perform on the main stage at the Fall Art Festival in downtown Gainesville, Fla., on Nov. 4, 2006.
Anthony and Kandi Gales watch a lecture by their fifth grade teacher, Anne Thomson, at Micanopy Area Cooperative School, Inc. on Feb. 9, 2007 in Micanopy, Fla.
Anthony tries to catch a grape with his mouth during lunch at Micanopy Area Cooperative School, Inc. on February 9, 2007.
Anthony waits outside Tim and Terry’s for his turn to play with his band at 10:45 on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007. He has been playing there with his band once per week for almost a year.
Anthony and his parents, Leigh and Pete Kavouklis, react to the drama of the University of Florida versus Florida State football game at a friend’s home in historical downtown Micanopy on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006. Anthony said he loves watching Gator sports.
Anthony and Garion Pforr, both 10, hold on while riding the Barrel of Beolam attraction at the Hog Town Medieval Fair on Feb. 4, 2007 in Gainesville, Fla.
Anthony dazzles the crowd by playing the guitar behind his back on the main stage of the Fall Art Festival in downtown Gainesville on November 4, 2006. By the end of their 45-minute performance, the crowd quadrupled in size, yet Anthony remained as cool as Jim Morrison, never missing a beat.
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