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Wes and his best friend, Corey, arrive at a jazz camp expecting to hone their skills, only to find the program stale and full of monotonous chatter. Struck out into the back row of the band titled "Gene Krupa," they hope for better playtime. Their mood shifts when a charismatic, unconventional girl named Ash joins them, and the trio clicks instantly while jamming together. Together, they experience three and a half hours of immediate musical synergy. Ash suggests the only path to true growth is a road trip, not the camp itself. Before they know it, the three hop into her SUV and begin "The Haters Summer of Hate Tour," a journey that promises new sounds, challenges, and a deeper bond among the band.
The collection explores friendship, the trials of young musicians, and the excitement of traveling to keep music alive.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Jesse Andrews
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