RIVER

KRYSTYN AND Journey had been very supportive of my bar gig. Last week, I started my YouTube channel—it was their idea. Since Krystyn had hundred of thousands of followers on her Instagram, it was a huge help. I uploaded another cover yesterday, and I started to get a couple of thousands of views and hundreds of comments.

“You’re getting famous around here, young lady,” the bar owner Ben said in the dressing room. “I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re leaving the stage so soon.” He was in his seventies. His children were all successful because of Staple Bar, and it had been here for four decades.

“I’m not going...