An interesting turn of events...

[maryinacan]

Yesterday, I went with my cousin to a recording studio. She's applying for a music scholarship for college, and needed to send in some tapes. The guy runs this studio out of his basement, and, after watching me coach my cousin, asked me to sing a few lines. Always eager to play my pipes, I bust out with a little "They Can't Take That Away From Me." The guy turns out to be a Jazz musician, and plays with Joe Byrd, Charlie Byrd's brother. I've been watching Joe Byrd play for several months now. Mind you that I've been watching Joe Byrd, in his jazz trio, for several months now, at this coffee house in downtown Annapolis. This coffee house has basically become my second home. They play every other wednesday night. Sometimes they've got an open mic and will accompany anyone who wants to sing, and I've gone up a few times. Apparently, as the studio-guy informed me, they've been looking for someone to sing with them, and they're gonna see how it goes with me. I get to audition next week with their ensemble. How cool is that?! I'm so excited to have the oportunity to sing again! yup. good news today.

Additionally, I'm going to Chicago tomorrow to meet with with V. It's going to be awesome! I'm in great need of a vacation, and in great need of my best friend, even if it's only for the weekend.