To tell the truth, it was an easy lighting night. Of course I may have seen that everything was ready at a decent time and that it all went smoothly because I was so excited, but that is neither here nor there. Looking back, it really was a pretty simple show. No set changes or lighting cues, just a simple setup with plenty of light. Not even any following spotlights. Just the stage lit and that was all.
As for the performances, they were phenomenal. The opener, whose name I have forgotten cause I have a short term memory, was incredible. The only thing that struck me a bit funny was that his style seemed to mimic, almost exactly, that of Mr. Regan's. Not that it's a bad style to copy, but he might go a little farther with his chosen career if he were more original. All that aside, he was a funny man to listen to.
Brian Regan was his normal self, but with an entire show of new material that I had never heard before. I guess when you can't come up with a new act, you head to the place where comedians go to die, professionally anyway. From what I have seen in the variety and constant updating of his shows over the years, Brian may have quite a while until he starts to fade away. I do appreciate that with all of the comedians today, he still hasn't changed. I put him up there with the likes of Bill Cosby because every time I have seen him perform, whether on television or live, it was a completely clean show and still hilarious. I am always in pain after his performances from laughing so hard. The show is so funny and yet clean that I took my daughter to see him without having to worry about possibly covering her ears at any point. Glad that I am not the only one that appreciates it because that night at YCPAC was a sold out show.
The highlight of the night for me was before the show even began. When most artists and stars come to the hall, they spend most of their time in their tour bus or in our dressing rooms. I didn't even see Ron White until he was performing. Brian Regan, on the other hand, wanted to see the stage and house seats before the audience was allowed in. When he walked onto stage, he shook the entire crews hand, asked their names, and introduced himself as Brian like he was just a roadie or a new part of our crew. I don't normally get to even see most of the acts off stage let alone meet them. So when I got to shake my favorite comedian's hand, I was thrilled. No, sadly, I didn't get a picture with him and didn't get his autograph. Just a cool story, but to me, that's the important part. I normally wouldn't even think about asking for a picture or autograph anyway because its just awesome to be part of something cool.
So if you ever get the chance to see Brian Regan live, take the whole family and prepare for pain in you laugh muscles. You won't regret it.
'Til next time,
Matthew
As for the performances, they were phenomenal. The opener, whose name I have forgotten cause I have a short term memory, was incredible. The only thing that struck me a bit funny was that his style seemed to mimic, almost exactly, that of Mr. Regan's. Not that it's a bad style to copy, but he might go a little farther with his chosen career if he were more original. All that aside, he was a funny man to listen to.
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| Brian Regan Publicity Photo |
The highlight of the night for me was before the show even began. When most artists and stars come to the hall, they spend most of their time in their tour bus or in our dressing rooms. I didn't even see Ron White until he was performing. Brian Regan, on the other hand, wanted to see the stage and house seats before the audience was allowed in. When he walked onto stage, he shook the entire crews hand, asked their names, and introduced himself as Brian like he was just a roadie or a new part of our crew. I don't normally get to even see most of the acts off stage let alone meet them. So when I got to shake my favorite comedian's hand, I was thrilled. No, sadly, I didn't get a picture with him and didn't get his autograph. Just a cool story, but to me, that's the important part. I normally wouldn't even think about asking for a picture or autograph anyway because its just awesome to be part of something cool.
So if you ever get the chance to see Brian Regan live, take the whole family and prepare for pain in you laugh muscles. You won't regret it.
'Til next time,
Matthew
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