Yesterday evening we played a concert at the Towne Center in Aliso Viejo. It's a huge shopping center with a multiplex theater, lots of restaurants, and it's own amphitheatre. We played this gig last year. They liked us enough to ask us back.
The parking lot was crowded so I got as close as I could and rolled up to the stage area. The sound crew was still setting up.
This is Kyle, our FOH man, and behind him in the truck is Kyle, the stage crew. Yes, Kyle and Kyle. That's OK, one less name to remember. These guys were great and took really good care of us.
Here the band is helping each other set up our gear.
Kyle and Kyle get Mario's drum mics squared away.
A view of the stage area from up the amphitheatre a little ways. The courtyard behind us has a large, beautiful fountain.
Jeff loads up his key-tar with batteries before we sound check.
I was wondering where the FOH mixer was. There wasn't one. Kyle wandered around the whole venue with his iPad setting main and monitor levels. Welcome to the wireless world of 2015.
This is the same sound company as last year, Mark Wood Entertainment and Production, but this crew was a lot more fun to work with than the crew last year.
We had an opening act. This guy did a terrific job singing a few covers and playing his guitar. I was impressed.
The view from my mic just moments before we get started.
Mario is ready to play!
Kelly and Daniel are ready to put on the show. Art is still tuning.
Here's my amp-selfie as the emcee announces the band.
I think Jeff is really enjoying his wireless adventures this summer.
Here are Jeff and Kelly out front performing a duet. Jeff likes to use his wireless mic and key-tar to get out from behind the keyboard.
Daniel always kills them with his rip-roarin' rendition of "Devil Went Down To Georgia".
Jeff kicks off our closer, "Don't Stop Believing".
Art plays the harmonics while Daniel wets his whistle.
Kelly encourages the little ones to sing some classic rock.
This crowd was really fun. Not only the kids but the adults got up and danced and had a great time. A friend of the band took this picture on her phone.
After we played our encore, all these ladies wanted to take a picture with the band. I think they were attracted to my hair.
Kelly had lots of friends and family come out to see us today.
We said our goodbyes and then had to make like roadies.
This was a really fun one. Chances are they'll have us back next year. I'm looking forward to it.
My next gig is Tuesday, 8/11/15, for a private party at Disneyland. Kelly will be out of town but our friend Kellye will be filling in. She's worked with us before and always does a great job. Until then, thank you for looking. Take care and God bless.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
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