Let the Song Last Forever

A couple of months ago… “What do you mean, you have to cancel? The show is tonight!” Musicians would be the death of me. “I’m sorry, Evan, but our vocalist got into an accident two hours ago,” the drummer, Stan, from Vegan Meat said. “He’s in the hospital, and we don’t have a replacement.” Shit. I rubbed my face, trying not to touch my eyes since that would dislodge my contact lenses. I felt bad for them, but that didn’t solve my problem. “Does Chuck know? Or Laramie?” “Not yet. I was gonna call ‘em next.” Chuck Whistler and Laramie Treble, band members of the hugely successful Caesar’s Flame, had signed Vegan Meat to their new label, As You Are Records, last year. “Let me do it.” I hung up and immediately called Chuck. He answered right away. “Hey, you. What’s up?” Damn, that man’s voice always turned my insides to goo. No wonder everyone swoons when he sings. “The singer from Vegan Meat was in an accident. They’re supposed to play tonight in The Music Room. What the f**k am I going to do?” “Crap.” He went silent for a few seconds, and then said, “Okay. I’ll fix this. Call you in a bit.” Once he rang off, I flopped back in my chair. I hoped he could perform miracles because finding another act at this late stage, plus doing promotions and posters…not happening. This could be a disaster.