"Between August 12, 1975 and Today" by David Holzel

[6S Express!]

I bought two tickets to the Todd Rundgren concert, but as the day grew near no one was willing to go with me – my friends had evaporated. I imagined driving at top speed out of town toward the arena, but never arriving. Somewhere along the interstate, I smashed the car into a wall, and in a twist of steel and concrete the story ended. But I wasn’t brave enough to endure that split second of terror and pain, and have come to realize I traded it for another that is still unfolding. The unused ticket has been at ease in its envelope all this time, and if I had never arrived at the concert so would I. I never would have gone through what I’m writing about today.

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David Holzel writes from Maryland. He's available for concert reviews. Some of his writing is at home at The Jewish Angle.

[Jeanette Cheezum]

Good piece.

[Trevor Mcpherson]

I saw Todd when he came through town last year, I think it was. 30 years later, and he still hits the high notes. I think there was only one song where they dropped the key, and only by a half step. That man is a pro, in all senses of the word.

[Pamila Payne]

Very cool piece. And that's a nice talisman.