The Video Games Live! concert tour finally made it up to Montreal for a two-night performance. VGL front-man Tommy Tallarico was kind enough to invite me (along with my wife) to attend.

The performance of the orchestra and singers/choir was even better than I remember it from the the show I saw in San Jose a couple of years back. Hmm, must be the awesomeness of local Montreal talent ;)

Anyway, the best part was that my wife - a total non-gamer - really enjoyed the show. She didn’t care much for the geeky cosplay portions or the big video screen with game clips. She just thought the music was enjoyable and well performed.

After the show, Tommy was curious to get suggestions from my wife on how to attract more non-gamers to the show. Despite her praise, she quickly admitted that there’s no way she ever would have come if I hadn’t dragged her along. I don’t think Tommy can really hope for more than that - at least not for a long while…

Anyway, some quick shots from the show:


Cosplayers vying for audience appreciate (and cool prizes).

 


Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall pump up the audience.

 


Martin Leung, the Video Game Pianist, was impressive and got a standing ovation.

 


Tommy, Jack, two “roadies” and Martin hanging out backstage.