Today marks the day that Brandon Niederauer, also known as “Taz” amongst his musician friends, goes from young boy to young man. That’s right, our favorite twelve-year-old is now thirteen! 

Having played with many of the greats like Gregg Allman, Warren Haynes, Buddy Guy, George Porter Jr., and George Clinton, he’s also found time to perform the role of guitarist Zack Mooneyham in Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s most recent Broadway production School of Rock.

In celebration of one of the coolest 13-year-olds around, enjoy this 18-minute highlight video, featuring sit-ins from Bear Creek, Bowlive, and beyond, courtesy of Barry2theB:

Happy Birthday, Taz! May all your wildest dreams come true!