Dangerous music
by Jack Teeter
Category: Fiction

Sonny Jacobs is getting an implant. A tiny wire is to be placed in his spine at vertebrae C-2 to relieve pain in his neck and shoulders. Quite by accident, he discovers that upping the amperage on his new device has an extraordinary affect upon his musical abilities. A former aspecial musica performer of inspirational songs at First Christian Church may now be a big-time Gospel Music talent! But at what cost? Abuse of the implant causes Alzheimer-like symptoms for days after a performance. Are these symptoms temporary? Or is playing his amazing music detrimental to Sonnyas health? Money is a problem. Sonnyas disability payments are barely meeting everyday expenses; health insurance coverage is about to lapse and life insurance premiums are sky high. The latest test results are not goodaSonny may never be able to return to his job as a science teacher and baseball coach. Tootsies Orchid Lounge in Nashville, Tennessee, has aopen mica nights on Sunday evenings. aThereas only one way to find out how good your songs are, a Jenny finally concedes. aLetas take your guitar to Nashville and give it a shot! But Sonnya!this is dangerous music!a