The Clubdate Singer Speaks 19! The Cast A-Sideman
Disclaimer: The following story is an actual event, as all of the vignettes in the 'Clubdate Singer Speaks' series are. For 8+ years, I was a member of one of the top Orchestras in the nation. Though it was an enjoyable time, it was also at times, quite painful. I took to writing initially to assuage my distress, and this is one of those times when the pen (or keyboard) proved to be a healing tool. I have considered publishing this series, and would appreciate your thoughts... "The Cast A-Sideman" - Late Fall 2017 An observation more than a complaint... As some of you know, I went back to playing in a wedding band (doing clubdates) in 2017after taking 10 years off... Why? Because I have college tuition to pay, my ministry closed, I was depressed with a lot of extra time on my hands It's been fun, but it's also an adjustment. I went back to the band that I helped found, and was the main singer in, 'The Manhattan Rhythm Mac...