As an old fart, I can say that 9:30 doors still sounds early — I remember seeing shows in NYC as a lad in the mid-80s where the doors wouldn’t open until between 10 and 11, and the headliner wouldn’t hit the stage until 2-3 am. I kind of miss that, as it made going to a show feel like a real commitment. Now everything just feels Prime Time.
I shouldn’t complain, though, since getting to see J and the Fog twice in the coming month is mighty fine, early or not.