NEW YORK — It's not every day that you see the frontman of a rock group flanked by band mates who are twice his height and age.

At a recent concert at the Highline Ballroom in New York City, lead singer Yuto Miyazawa is busy tuning his guitar. His drummer, Steve Grossman, taps his drumsticks for the next song, but Miyazawa turns and waves at him to stop, drawing a laugh from the audience and band mates who wait for him to get ready.

"The command he has at 9 years old is scary," said band member Randy McStine to the matinee crowd.