{
  "id": 3451468,
  "title": "Reject roadie role, stick to your own tune",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/reject-roadie-role-stick-to-your-own-tune",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T07:00:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/diversions/2026/08/26/reject-roadie-role-stick-to-your-own-tune"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A woman's girlfriend is a talented singer and guitar player, but she has formed a band with male musicians for playing at bars. The woman is a drummer, but she considers herself terrible. They discovered a great drummer, and she pushed the reporter out of the drummer role. The girlfriend's band began playing at bars, and now the reporter feels anxious about the situation. Despite her girlfriend's reassurance, the reporter believes that the singer-guy will eventually try to win her back. The reporter advises her girlfriend to focus on her music, education, and pursuing other interests to enhance their relationship. The reporter also suggests a compromise for a winter vacation, splitting time between Spain/Portugal and Canada to appease both her and her wife. Lastly, a widowed woman expresses her desire to square dance again but faces judgment from others. She advises to begin attending square dance events with a new friend but not to act too eager, as it may be seen as premature.",
  "summary": "DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: My girlfriend is a great singer and guitar player, but now she’s gotten in with some male musicians to form a band for playing bars. I’m a […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}