Nashville to Dallas, in walks Barbara Cloyd. Hadn't seen Barbara in years. I use to attend one of her writer shows back in the late 90's. I was recently thinking of her, that I should get in contact and reach out to old acquaintances. Barbara moved to Nashville in the 80's. She carved her way in music city. Wrote a hit song, hosted writer shows, is a coach for songwriters and scopes out new talent. Was thinking I'd like to play the Bluebird Cafe sometime, but I have to attend an audition first. These auditions are now held once per quarter. I have not done any BlueBird shows in the past, because they book so far in advance (sometimes 6 months). Back when I played steady in Nashville, I was always busy those certain nights and then later as a beginning Stewardess, there was no way to guarantee I'd have certain days off 6 months later. During my parents final years (having a hard time saying this), there was no way I could plan shows that far out. If you cancel the BlueBird.... good chances you'll be blackballed.... unless you are a famous writer.
It was great to catch up with Barbara. Quality time spent with people, brought together by the airplane. Always amazes me.