As they let us all in, the majority went straight to the single merchandise booth. There were a few items with "The Doors 21st Century" on them, but not really anything to catch my eye. I ended up buying a hat, very nice quality and good fabric. I didn't think much of it ‘til I took it off to adjust the size. Inside I found something pretty strange: "MADE IN VIETNAM" (I will let it speak for itself). So there I was later, in my seat (16th row), about to witness something that many people were against and yet for. The time ticked by as most people enjoyed the hall's playing of Led Zeppelin II on the speakers. It was not until 8:30 pm that the lights went off and the announcer said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, from Los Angeles, California, The Doors of the 21st Century.”

Projected on a giant screen at the back of the stage was a picture of Jim. It stood there for a few minutes while the band took its place. With the screaming and cheering of people everywhere came the sweet sound of Robby's guitar playing "Roadhouse Blues." And so it began, one song after another of the Doors’ most recognized songs: "Break On Through," "When The Music's Over," "Love Me Two Times,"...each song sounding very distinct from that on the albums. During each song, different images and videos played along with the music, some very strong and gruesome while playing "Five To One,” while others of mere animals and psychedelic colors. It Was not until they played "Cops Talk" that the audience calmed down a bit. Ray announced they were doing a new album and this was going to be something they would be working on. Most people didn't even pay much attention. It was like an intermission for most; getting a beer and bathroom break. Overall, the song was not bad with its catchy rhythm and small solos. It’s in the works, reaching potential some day with the right mixing.

After that one song, the crowd just seemed to be kind of dead, not responding to the next few songs. It was not until Ray announced that Robby was going to entertain us with some great flamenco music that things changed. Robby walked to the outer edge of the stage alone and started playing some of the best picking I have ever heard. The music started to get the crowd up and going again. It must have lasted a good 15 minutes but seemed to last for hours. He played the guitar like a master, with beautiful, crisp and clear picking. Slowly he worked his way to "Spanish Caravan" as the rest of the band got back on stage. The evening was coming to a close but more was yet to come. During most songs one could see joints, shirts, and other objects flying on stage. Ian picked most of them up and placed them on the side or threw them right back. In the middle of one song he started crawling on the edge of the stage and picked up a live lizard. He showed it to Ray and Robby as they both laughed and nodded at it.

Once the crowd was back up again, each song seemed to sound better. "Maggie M'Gill" was great and unexpected by most. It led into a great long solo version of "L.A. Woman" and finally "Light My Fire"; both beautifully played by all. The lights went black while Ian said, "Thank you all for coming, you've been all great," but nobody left. After about 5 minutes of darkness in the hall, they came back and played two more encores. But it was not ending there. Right after the first song ended Ian said something I would have never imagined: "If any of you want to rush the stage, now is the time to do it at your own risk." Needless to say, we looked surprised at each other and got up on stage on by one. I crawled my way on the edge of the speaker wall to the stage floor were I took my spot in front of Ray, only a few feet away with others, giving him enough room to play. So there I was, along with a good 20 to 30 people, on stage, with the band as they played "Soul Kitchen." As the song continued we danced and mingled and watched The Doors play. Even though the song only lasted a few minutes it seemed to go on forever. But as I stopped to contemplate what was happening, it ended. Ray, Robby, Ian, Ty and Angelo left the stage and everyone slowly made their way home.