Billy McLaughlin stares out into a packed audience at the Lighthouse Event Center last Friday. Due to focal distonia, McLaughlin had to switch from playing right-handed to left-handed. He has mastered both hands.

Billy McLaughlin, a musician from White Bear Lake performs at the Lighthouse Event Center in Albert Lea on Friday. McLaughlin performed solo and was joined by Lighthouse owner Merle Krause on the bongos for his final song.

Billy McLaughlin performs at the Lighthouse Event Center in Albert Lea last Friday. McLaughlin performs with his signature style of tapping with both hands on the fretboard. –Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune