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Swing on By - More than Music

Posted June 6, 2023, 9:02 p.m. by Civilian Michael Conrad (Owner- Black Sparrow) (Tony Findora)

Conrad had shown up early to his destination. Swing on By was a somewhat new venture that had opened up. Michael had never been, but he did his research beforehand. He donned grey slacks with a buttoned up white dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. With the top button undone, he wore a black vest over the shirt. And on the top of his head was a black fedora.

Michael sat on one of the stools at the curved bar that happened to look like a piano. Behind him and to his left was the corner stage that had been framed by luscious dark green curtains. A jazz quartet happened to be setting up when he arrived, though he wasn’t terribly early. The gold surfaces were reflecting the dim light cast by candles and sconces all around.

The bartender strolled up. “What’ll it be?” he asked, clearly a phrase that rolled off his tongue here.

Conrad looked up. “Water for now,” he stated. Upon seeing the bartender’s expression, he added, “I’m waiting for someone. Don’t want anything too strong unless the evening lends itself that way.”

The bartender grunted a laugh as he set a glass down and poured a water.

Meanwhile, Conrad continued to observe his surroundings.

-Michael Conrad


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