Alan Doyle said, “This was originally booked for spring 2020 so we have some fun to catch up on!” He was right.
This concert not only changed dates but location, with the new location at The Mint. So I made the long drive with few traffic issues. On-street parking was also simple. I didn’t expect a line when arriving at 6:25 with doors opening at 7pm. This show was not listed as sold out.
I jumped into the line behind a couple (Rick and Roslyn) from Huntington Beach and I was followed by Sam from Utah. Sam heard of AD and flew out just for the concert, his first time seeing AD. We had banter while in line; who has seen AD before, what other concerts have you gone to, etc. Rick and Roslyn (and I) are amazed at the number of great Canadian music that just doesn’t seem to cross the border. While talking, I didn’t notice the single line separated into two: those with reserved tables and standing room only (that’s me). Once the first line of reserved tables started moving, Rick said that Sam and I can join them at their reserved booth since their son skipped out on the concert. Thanks!
I have seen Alan at The Mint before. The earlier concert was standing only except for fixed booths on the sides. Standing only bodes well with AD concerts. The venue seemed larger then. This concert had most of the floor filled with reserved tables. A security guy said capacity is 150 when tables are used. And as with most small venues, the booths are off to the side but had an unobstructed stage view.
Being that the venue is in Hollywood, some film people were in the audience: Scott Grimes and Kevin Durand. AD’s brother was also in attendance.
Chris Trapper took the stage for a too short opening act. As always, his banter was great. I brought 2 pics from his Lestat’s concerts; he autographed 1 for me and I gifted the other to him. It seems appropriate since Lestat’s isn’t booking any more concerts.
Alan and the full band took the stage. The band and the crowd were enthusiastic. Great times. AD said several times that it was great to be back on tour again. A bit annoying that Sam, seeing AD for the first time, sang to every song. Impressive that he knew every song but I paid to hear Alan sing
