Live tribute show by The Strange Doors, recreating the music of The Doors with ad-libbed poetry and psychedelic projection.
The Strange Doors are playing The Horn on Saturday 8 May, a matinee show that runs from 2:00 to 5:00 in the afternoon. They're a tribute to The Doors, and they describe themselves as the UK's most authentic one, specialising in note-for-note recreations of the band's rock catalogue. If you know the original record, that's exactly what they're going for here.
They've been playing across the UK since they formed, including a headline slot at Festwich, the country's biggest free music festival. They also toured France as part of Jim Morrison's seventieth birthday celebrations and shared a stage with Jerry Scheff, the bassist on L.A. Woman. The live show draws on the same ingredients the original band built their sound around: ad-libbed poetry, a singer who jumps and writhes on the floor, Ray Manzarek's organ, bluesy slide guitar and powerful drumming, all rounded off with psychedelic projection. It's a full recreation rather than a loose interpretation.
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Because it's a matinee, it's a daytime affair rather than a late one, with the set running for about two hours. It's recommended for ages 14 and over, and under-18s need to be accompanied by a guardian. Tickets are £13 in advance and £16 on the door, and the venue is The Horn on Victoria Street in St Albans, AL1 3TE.
