I can tell you, “that’s not his son.” 😂 Joel used to be a music teacher and Michael was a student of his. No lie NZ crowds go deep for their artists, we love our own homegrown music.

MAJI, hope you make it to one of their shows. They'll be touring several venues in California with stops in Colorado Springs, Denver and Utah from 9 - 25 May. L.A.B's US Tour schedule is below. Michael van Lieshout was six when he started taking guitar lessons from Joel Shadbolt (L.A.B Lead Singer) who was also a Music Teacher. At just 14 yrs Michael was invited on stage to play "Ain't No Use" in front of an audience of 20,000 people. He absolutely killed this performance. The Tauranga Boys' college student says the whole experience was "sensational", roadies even offered to tune and carry his gear. "And Dad was like, 'Don't get too used to this, Michael - I'm not getting your guitar out the car on the way home!" L.A.B's discography is a very diverse fusion of Soul, RnB, Funk, Rock, Country, Blues or Reggae. Thought you might want to checkout more of their VIBE just in case you get the urge to check them out. Cheaper than a flight to NZ. In the Air For the Love of Jane Controller My Brother Yes I Do Fashion Dread Natural Why Oh Why Mr Reggae Under the Sun Take it Away Backseat Proud Man Ain't No Use (Live at One Love 2021) Ocean Demon Give Me That Feeling etc L.A.B's US Tour Dates: L.A.B-IAM Tongi Friday 9 May The Black Sheep, Colorado Spring, CO J Boog-Ky Mani Marley-IAM Tongi-L.A.B Saturday 10 May The Mission Ballroom, Denver, CO J Boog-L.A.B-Cas Haley Sunday 11 May The Depot, Salt Lake City, UT L.A.B-Cas Haley Tuesday 13 May The Peppermint Club, Los Angeles, CA L.A.B-Cas Haley Wednesday 14 May Belly Up, Solana Beach, CA J Boog-L.A.B-Cas Haley Friday 16 May The Mike Theatre, Bakersfield, CA J Boog-L.A.B-Cas Haley Saturday 17 May Ventura Music Hall, Ventura, CA L.A.B Mayjah Vibes Festival Sunday 18 May Adelanto, CA J Boog-L.A.B-Cas Haley Monday 19 May Quarry Park Amphitheater, Rocklin, CA J Boog-L.A.B-Cas Haley Wednesday 21 May Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo, CA J Boog-L.A.B-Cas Haley Friday 23 May Mystic Theatre, Petaluma, CA L.A.B California Roots Music & Arts Festival Sunday 25 May Monterey, CA J Boog-Fiji-Sammy Johnson-L.A.B-SpawnBreezie-Fia-Tenelle Holo Holo Music Festival Saturday 13 July Snapdragon Stadium, Thrive Park, San Diego BTW A couple of other Kiwi bands Katchafire and Six60 (Our Biggest Band), along with artists from Hawaii will be performing at: Maoli-Six60-Katchafire-Rebel Souljahz-Three Plus-Eli Mac-Siaosi Holo Holo Music Festival Sunday 14 July Snapdragon Stadium, Thrive Park, San Diego

Michael is a music student of Joels and was 14yrs then he would be 17 now. Agree this was a moment to remember for the young fella awesome reaction thou for LAB a great band with swagg to cruize with on a roadie ( I only play only Kiwi music ) 💖💥💖

Bro thank you,was waiting for a reaction to this,your one of few to do it 😁

Awesomeness reaction! Love our Homegrown Talents from Aotearoa ☝🏾💯

love your reaction Maji. ❤

ONE LOVE FESTIVAL every year, Jan/Feb summer time, AotearoaNZ❤💛💚 2 days reggae music & NZ music, celebrating Bob Marleys birthday, good vibes🙌 annual event for most

Mean reaction bro!🤙🏽 GOD bless from Perth Western Australia!🙏🏾❤

This is from one love festival. NZ. They were the headline band. It’s about the vibe, and the feel good music with L.A.B. Just love this band. 🥰💯🎶❤️🙌

It is Ell Ay Bee, not lab(ratory). Before Joel headed LAB he was a guitar tutor at his local intermediate school (your guys junior high). Young Michael was his student and 14-15 when he played in this vid - theres an interview on our national news channel with young Michael - he was stoked to play with his mentor

Mean reaction bro!🤙🏽 GOD bless!🙏🏾❤

L.A.B are amazing. You should check out their latest live studio recordings. 🔝🌟🔥

LAB they are good...🤙☝️😌

Oml i just came across you again 😊 Ngl when i seen ya face it took me back to the reaction you did on Stan walker and ya mama was yelling in the background 😂❤ Yessss L.A.B my fave band, totally agree with you, Goooood Music. Much love

When you came in with that " it ain't no use" 12:37 that was 💯🔥🔥🔥

For those who won't be able to see L.A.B currently on their US tour around California, concluding on the 25 May at California Roots Music and Arts Festival, Monterey, CA, thought you might enjoy this acoustic version from their recent interview on iHeartRadio Honolulu in Hawaii care of Hawaiian Financial Music Hall. kzfaq.info0TV_9HjBnAU?si=jpWLKIefiyFygrg-

L.A.B timing bro its NZ music month , check out Natives of Aotearoa by Shane Walker if you have time it starts with the Maori version of the NZ national Anthem

My brother you should katch up with some of stans latest songs i am live pls bro

In the air needs to be followed by the love of Jane. Videos are joined.

Maj have u reacted too stan walkers I AM or MAORI KI TE AO.

He was 14.

Kia Ora🥰 Please listen or react to L.A.B - Oh No 🙌🔥🔥🔥 thx🙏

Check out Cassinova cover from L.A.B original is by the Leverts cool video but don't react to it , it will get blocked

Before white boy joined they had another crew i reckon the old crew hit harder

New Zealand, the BEST Sounz around the WORLD!!!

❤❤❤😊😁BOTH😁he's a band member, I belueve..