The Audition

I was actually pretty nervous. Not only did I have to wow the owner and audience with my voice but I also had to look smoking.

My good friend, Sean, had started working at this new hot spot called Le Piano Rouge. It’s located in the heart of the old port just off of St Laurent, on the walking street. I could here the live music before I saw the sign. The ambience was just pouring onto the street creating such a romantic setting with brick walls, drippy candles, red couches and of course a beautiful Red Piano tucked away in the corner in front of large bay windows.

I spent at least 30mins trying to decide what to wear. I’m not usually a three inch heel kind of Gal but tonight I was making an exception. I decided on a Grey Vest with a tight black T, Dark Grey shorts with Buttons, and Baby Blue peak-a-boo Pumps. I think one of my favorite things about dressing up is when I come out of my room and everyone is a little surprise to see how nice I can, occasionally, clean up.:)

When I walked into Le Piano Rouge I was greeted with a huge beaming smile from Sean who was behind the bar. Over my favorite drink, The Naked Angel, Sean explained that the regular Pianist wasn’t available and the Pianist they had didn’t really have much of a repertoire of Show tunes and Jazz Standards. But we made it work. As I strutted across the Saturday Night Shmoozers my heart was pounding.

With a last gulp of water the music chimed in. “Fish gotta swim and birds gotta fly, I gotta love one man till I die. Can’t Help Lovin that Man of Mine.” I couldn’t help but think about that night when I was 9 years old peering over the balcony through my Mummy’s binoculars watching that Big Lady belting out that Exact same song in the musical, “Show Boat.” It was the first concert type show I’d ever been to.

The owner shinned a big smile in my direction, which made my nerves disappear…