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noise level had grown. The five-o’clock crowd had arrived to get their party started, and they were waiting to enter the concert hall behind two large bouncers.
    Libby picked out an elevated table near the side of the stage and sat down. A manager introduced himself, and led Chuck and Joe to a room off to the side of the hall. Libby overheard Joe say “No, she’s with us,” as she looked up she saw all three men looking at her. Joe gave her a smile, and she gratefully smiled back. They followed the manager into a back room and closed the door.
    Libby called over a waitress and placed an order for today’s dinner special. She began looking at her pictures in the digital camera. Before the waitress walked away, Libby called out, “Hey, I’ll be right back,” then slipped out the back door, past a bouncer, and returned to her RV. She loaded the flash card into her laptop and downloaded the images. She was amazed at the detail she picked up with such low lighting. She was thrilled at what she’d captured so far. Libby reloaded the camera with a fresh card and battery then returned to the door. The man who made the funny face for her picture was standing in the doorway, directing ticket-holders to the front entrance. Smiling at him, he let her through the back door. The waitress was placing a “RESERVED” sign on Libby’s table next to her food.
    The KTRY radio station began to play over the PA system. The excitement began to swell as more people arrived. Libby’s table gave her a perfect view of the entire room. Libby asked the passing waitress, “What do you know about Chuck and Joe?” as she began to nibble her burger and fries.
    The waitress replied, “I’m a newbie here. I don’t know much ‘bout ‘em personally, but they’re awesome, and they sure made things excitin’ ‘round here! I’ve heard we’re sold-out. I’m looking forward to the show! Hey, just holler if I can get you anythin’,” she smiled as she bounced away as lively music began playing over the speakers.
    Libby felt her phone vibrate in her pocket. Glancing at the screen, she saw Megan’s face. “Hey, Muggs! What have you been doing? I’m so glad you called!”
    “Just got home from class, lotsa studying to...hey! You sound like you’re at a party!”
    Libby laughed, “You wouldn’t believe me if I told you I was at a concert!”
    “Who’s?”
    “Have you ever heard of TBK?”
    “Yeah. They’re good...old, but okay. I’m not sure if they’re still together or playin’. Why?”
    Libby smiled.
    The two chattered until the incoming crowd made the noise level impossible to hear. Libby was so glad to hear from Megan, she wished Megan was there with her. They each said their goodbyes. Libby turned her attention to her meal. She listened to the excited chatter of the crowd, trying to learn as much as she possible about The Brothers King.
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    Around eight o’clock, a man with a ‘radio voice” took the stage. “Hello everyone! How’s everybody doing tonight? Is everybody ready to welcome TBK ?” The crowd responded louder with each question.
    “I’m ‘ Stan, the Man in the Morning’ Burke— I’m sure you’ve heard me on KTRY 103.1, your country music station!” The crowd cheered.
    “Thank you for that! So you have heard of me? Well KTRY is proud to present to you tonight for a limited engagement, some great friends of mine, Joe and Chuck, The Brothers King!”
    Chuck and Joe entered from the room in which they earlier disappeared. They had freshened up and changed clothes. Joe had lost the baseball cap and his long, brown hair was now loosely framing his handsome, albeit scruffy, face.
    The crowd went crazy. Libby picked up her camera and started shooting. She shot the crowd in their overwhelming enthusiasm. The waitress appeared out of nowhere to clear her table. She noticed the beer bottle half full. She asked, “You want another?” Libby shook her head no. The waitress replied, “I was told to keep