Keep in mind Heart and Soul is a WIP.
This is in Rowan's POV. Last week: Rowan worked closely with Jesse for the next hour as they wrote down the lyrics and band played.
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Tristan had extra music sheets in his case, and he penciled in the notes. Phoenix wrote down when each musician should come in with his part of the song.
They were just finishing up when Maverick popped in to see how things were going. She met him at the door.
"How do you like them?" Maverick asked.
"They're good. I think they'll be a great addition the Merry Mayhem Event too. Hey, I never asked. You do have blanket licenses from the PRO's for the cover bands, right?" Since the band was adding a song they didn't normally play, she wanted to make sure.
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He nodded. "Don't worry I've got it all covered. I don't want to be sued any more than the musicians do.
"I figured you did, but I had to ask."
He glanced at his watch. "Thirty minutes to show time."
Ten minutes later, there was a line outside, and one of the guys who worked the cash register in coffeehouse collected the money for the show. The place was packed with people. The room smelled like freshly brewed coffee and sweet like toffee and cinnamon. The healthy portions of sliced cake and flavored coffee drinks were probably the reason. The lights were dimmed until the band took their places. When the lights brightened, she noticed that Jesse gripped the microphone as if it were a lifeline. The intro to the new Haley Rose song they had practiced began, but when it came time for Jesse to join in and sing his lines, he just stood there staring as if in a trance. She told them not to start with that song, but perhaps stage fright was something Jesse suffered on
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About Heart and Soul...
80s rock star, Haley Rose went missing without a trace on October 31 1988 and was eventually presumed dead. Three decades later, a thirty-year old woman, Rowan Beckett recalls things only Haley Rose would know and she can belt out songs in the same fashion as the missing 80s star. However, Rowan couldn't be the missing rock star since the woman would now be in her fifties. Could Haley Rose have came back reincarnated as Rowan Beckett?
I’m an old fart, so I can recall the days when the prevailing smell in the air at any concert would be weed. At this point, coffee would be much more welcome.
I’ve been to those pot-smelling concerts. 🙂 I much rather have the scent of coffee in the air too.
Yes, that’s an important thing to be sure of before the night begins.
Jessica,
Yes, it is. 🙂
Ahh … not good timing with the stage fright. hope he’ll get over it quickly. Nice snippet.
Iris,
No, it isn’t, especially if you want to make your living on stage. 🙂
This snippet brings to life a part of my years singing with my husband who played a delicious guitar. Thanks, Karen.
Charmaine,
I bet you were both fabulous. I would have loved to see you sing. 🙂
Good to be careful about rights in this day and time.
Jenna,
It sure is.
Interesting that Jesse seems to have stage fright – based on the story so far, I’m assuming there’s more to it – can’t wait to find out! I appreciate your little side discussion about rights to the songs BTW. Excellent excerpt.
Veronica,
You just might be right about the stage fright. 🙂
Glad you liked the discussion about song rights too.
Oh man, it looks like the emotion got to him. Good snippet, Karen.
Siobhan,
There is more to it than that. Stay tuned.
Like Veronica, I’m thinking there’s a lot more than stage fright going on here.
Ed,
You are most likely right. 🙂
I had to keep reading, it was so good!
Siren,
I’m so glad you enjoyed the snippet. 🙂
Loved the entire scene!
Amy,
I’m so glad you did. Thank you.
A great scene. I feel sorry for Jesse. What a time to get stage fright.
Diane,
Yes, poor Jesse but Rowan won’t leave him hanging. 🙂
Like others mentioned, I like the food smell better than the pot that comes to mind at the thought of a concert. Enjoyed the snippet!
So, is it a common occurrence for him to get stage fright or not? I would think a musician would have conquered that before going on to big events though. Or, at least conquered it enough it wasn’t leaving them standing like a deer in the headlights. Good snippet.