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Straight No Chaser Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Concert reviews
Straight No Chaser Concert - in the dark!
Had heard about this group from neighbors and when the opportunity arose, I jumped at the tickets. Waited months for this show....and it didn't disappoint! December 30, 2021 - wrapping up a year that was bathed in difficulty and hardship all around the world. It seems we were in for one last hurrah from the "fun thieves" when the electricity in the auditorium failed at about 20 minutes into the performance....(in all fairness, Southern California has been taking a beating on the wet weather front). But the thieves were no match for SNC! The stage manager took about 10 minutes to assess the situation and advise the audience that they were working with the power company to resolve the problem and asked for patience. We were all in a pretty good mood to begin with so that was not a tough sell. The cast had been backstage taking stock as well; and with just the glow of some auditorium emergency lights, they returned to the front of the stage and went on to WOW us after all! They were charming, professional, full of cheer, not dissuaded by the situation and pulled off the entire show, sans electronics and video backdrops and I don't think I could have enjoyed it more! We all left the theater after the last song on "happy feet" and I can only hope that "the boys" had as much fun as we did. I'll be back again and again - they were a true class act. Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year - bring it on 2022, try to TOP THAT!!!