“The band is so teeny, tiny and far away,” Riley said. “We should have sprung for better seats. What’s the point?”

PHOTO PROMPT © Ted Strutz

“But you can see it all clearly on the screens,” Marla reasoned.

“Does a sixty-inch tv mean anything to you?”

“But then you wouldn’t experience this.” This being the wafting smell of weed. The girl singing like a screech owl, the heat of sweaty bodies and the impossibility of ever getting to a restroom.

Then, fireworks spewed into the heavens, the music pumped alive. The sound stretched out and grabbed their eardrums with a shake.

“Whoa, that’s something.”


This week’s Photo challenge from Rochelle Wisoff’s Friday Fictioneer’s is brought to you by Ted Strutz. Thanks Ted!


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16 responses to “Get a Little Bit Closer – 100 Word Story”

  1. rochellewisoff Avatar

    Dear Clare,

    There’s nothing like the experience of a live concert. You’ve captured it well.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      Many thanks Rochelle for your thoughtful words!

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  2. Laurie Bell Avatar

    Oh nicely done. I always think that at the start too… why am I doing this… then it starts and whoa indeed

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  3. Alicia Jamtaas Avatar

    I’ve never liked “mosh-pit” concerts for every point you told in this story.

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      CGraith

      Lo! That’s great!

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  4. msjadeli Avatar

    I understand both sides of the live music experience, especially in a venue like this. I think the newbie is hooked now 🙂

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  5. granonine Avatar

    Excellent description of the scene.

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      CGraith

      So glad you liked it!

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  6. poetisatinta Avatar

    You have captured the experience so well 🙌

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      Thanks!

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  7. Keith's Ramblings Avatar

    There’s nothing like being there, no matter how far back you sit, as I know so well! Nice one.

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      Actual experience will always trump video!

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  8. James McEwan Avatar

    You have captured the atmosphere and anxieties all in one.

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      Thanks James!

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  9. neilmacdon Avatar

    Descrbed that way, you have to ask why do people do it?

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      Mostly to say they were there!

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