“The crowd should be good tonight.”“Well, I hope so, Clyde. You know I always love to play Oakland just for that reason. I’m going to hate for Sunday to roll around. But I’ll be back in two months, if you still want us.”“Who wouldn’t want Midnight Express and the lovely and talented Ms. Rita Long? Girl, you make my customers happy, and in turn, they make me very happy.”Rita slapped Clyde on the arm. He was an old and dear friend and a true confidant. Clyde Smith had been the proprietor of The Wa...ter Hole for more than two decades. The Water Hole had become a landmark in West Oakland, and many had passed through the frosted, colored-glass doors looking for a good time or to have their blues assuaged.Many small-time performers had graced the stage at The Water Hole, some using it as a stepping-stone to a lucrative recording career. Rita adored her small following of fans and never really aspired for the big time, although she was well known up and down the West Coast.Rita hailed from Seattle, Washington, the sultry city on the Puget Sound, a place known for its haven of lush evergreen trees.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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