{"id":20145,"date":"2017-05-01T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-01T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.technet.microsoft.com\/dataplatforminsider\/?p=20145"},"modified":"2024-01-22T22:50:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T06:50:55","slug":"a-stand-out-performance-by-killadba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql-server\/blog\/2017\/05\/01\/a-stand-out-performance-by-killadba\/","title":{"rendered":"A Stand Out Performance by KillaDBA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>This post was authored by Nikki Thomas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql-server\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/clip_image00225.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"186\" height=\"222\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20125 alignleft\" alt=\"clip_image00225.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql-server\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/clip_image00225.jpg\" srcset=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Two weeks ago, we welcomed special guest performer Homer McEwen (aka KillaDBA) to SQL Saturday. The database administrator from Atlanta writes and records songs about SQL Server to help others gain a better understanding of the platform. And although his songs are innovative, engaging, and seriously catchy, it\u2019s Homer\u2019s down-to-earth personality and passion for music and technology that make him really stand out.<\/p>\n<p>Onstage, Homer performed four songs, including his latest \u201cI\u2019m in Love With an IT Girl.\u201d He captivated the crowd with a mix of onstage rapping, interacting with people on the floor, and sharing his insights and gratitude in between songs. The audience really got into the performance too\u2014singing along, filming on their phones, and taking selfies with Homer afterward. If you haven\u2019t heard Homer\u2019s music yet, check it out <u><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.technet.microsoft.com\/dataplatforminsider\/2017\/04\/05\/meet-sql-servers-biggest-fan-killadba\/\">here<\/a><\/u> or watch the recap video at the end of this post.<\/p>\n<p>Homer told us that being at SQL Saturday was the pinnacle for him. But after seeing him perform live, we know that Homer has more great things in store. We\u2019d like to send a big thank you to Homer for joining us and sharing his passion for SQL Server.<\/p>\n<p>If you missed this SQL Saturday event, be sure to check out our other <u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sqlsaturday.com\/\">events<\/a> <\/u>coming up in cities around the world.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4OWYbZ8B80I?ecver=1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Got a SQL Server story? 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