AMAZING!
by Lexi g on 2022-10-18This was one of the best concerts I’ve ever been too!! It was such an amazing experience and He sounded great! Hope too see him go on tour again! ❤️
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Riviera Theatre- IL
Alec Benjamin on Tour
Alec Benjamin simply refers to himself as a "narrator."
Inspired by Eminem, Paul Simon, and Citizen Cope, the Phoenix-born, Los Angeles-based songwriter fashioned a cinematic, lo-fi sound that stirred up a buzz online right out of the gate, landing him a major label deal by the age of 18. A day after he turned in his first album, he was dropped by the label he thought would take his artist project to the moon. However, it was going to take a lot more to stop him. Alec immediately hit the road for a self-booked European tour in May 2016. He performed "parking lot shows" for fans outside of Shawn Mendes and Troye Sivan concerts, handing out business cards to leave a tangible keepsake for those listening and building his brand from the ground up.
Shortly after the tour, he jumped in the studio with Jon Bellion and ended up earning a co write on the pop star's debut album, "New York Soul (Part II). This session would also open the door for Alec to join Bellion on tour directly after. With an insatiable urge to rise to the top, the tenacious prodigy found himself back performing in parking when he wasn't on-stage opening for Bellion. Knowing that some of those fans would search for him after the performances, Alec made it his mission to consistently uploaded one new song every two weeks to his YouTube channel and build a catalog his fans could listen to. Within the span of six months, he logged over 165 shows and amassed 150K YouTube subscribers simply through perseverance and a D.I.Y. attitude.
Alec managed to hit even bigger strides in 2017 when his viral hit "I Built A Friend" ignited online, clocking nearly four million Spotify streams in under a year and earning airplay for millions of Americans on the national TV show, America's Got Talent.
As for 2018, "Let Me Down Slowly" is the first single off Alec's debut album that will herald a new chapter for the extraordinary story teller. Balancing relatable yet mature lyrical content with vitalizing production, he pleads, "Now, I'm slipping through the cracks of your cold embrace, oh please, please, could you find a way to let me down slowly?" atop a sentimental yet powerful drum-guitar ensemble.
While his story is certainly one of a kind, Alec's narrative is only just beginning.
This was one of the best concerts I’ve ever been too!! It was such an amazing experience and He sounded great! Hope too see him go on tour again! ❤️
The venue is beautiful, and the staff were all very helpful. I was disappointed that I had to throw my water out, but other than that there were no lines and they checked the tickets very efficiently. Claire had an amazing stage presence and it looked like she was having so much fun performing. Alec also has such a kind soul and his humour topped it all off. Despite his songs online having a much slower and 'soothing' tone, his live music and the light show made it much more intense and easier to sing along with. I will say the flashing lights were a surprise, so it'd be nice for others to have a warning next time (unless I missed one somewhere.) The crowd was a little dead at the beginning and throughout, though other than that I had an amazing time and would definitely go to another.
alec benjamin is amazing with fans and delivered a beautiful show. he walked around the audience and met fans. genuinely the best night of my life
It was a super cool experience! I loved everything about it, apart from how short it was and that I didn't spend more to get better tickets.
As an avid music lover, concert goer and Alec fan, I wasn't sure what to expect. His music is quite acoustic and doesn't have an obvious "get on your feet and go crazy at a concert" vibe. However, from the moment the lights went down to the moment he left the stage, everyone was on their feet with very high energy, holding on to every word he was saying. His audience engagement was unlike anything I'd ever seen and his generosity to the crowd was outstanding. He took the time to engage with us (the audience) and made us feel as though we were a part of the show. His interpretations of his songs were exciting and high energy, leaving everyone in the theatre wanting more. He played songs I never expected him to play and was on the edge of my seat (metaphorically...I was standing, of course) to hear the next unexpected (or expected) tune he was about to break into. The only criticism I have to offer is that the sound balance was slightly off, which, at times, made it difficult to hear him singing. It didn't get fixed which was a little annoying, but it wasn't unbalanced for every song and didn't take away from the experience for me. Alec Benjamin was worth the nearly 2 year wait, and I can't wait for him to visit again.
Took my 14 year old daughter and her friend. It was the perfect first concert for them! Alec is so down to earth and put on a great show! Simple!
Great opening act. Alec was absolutely amazing. Great songs, amazing vibe. I was singing, dancing and screaming. It was awesome experience.
I took my sister for her belated birthday (she opted out of her birthday in order to go to vancouver for the show months late lol) and she loved it, and i have to say i thought it was pretty wicked. Opening act was fantastic and alec was amazing, the lighting was crazy and although it was held is what was essentially an oprah house, it felt like a rock concert so that was pretty cool. I would 100% attend the next! We were in 19th row but i would plan for the front for the next lol Hopefully he can come to calgary next time so i dont have to drive such a long trek 😂 His popularity is very real I look forward to hearing more of your songs 😊
he was great but my ears are too sensitive for concerts and i should've brouhg earplugs
I could not ask for a better concert. It was amazing. Claire did an awesome job opening up and made me lose my voice from screaming the words at the top of my lungs. When Alec came out, i couldn’t have asked for more. It was an amazing night and Alec was an amazing performer, truly my hero. Did not have a voice the next day but i wouldn’t change anything.