Los Angeles Police Department with raener and Justus Proffit at the Bootleg Theater

Bootleg Theater has the Los Angeles Police Department as their November residency band. When I saw that name, I assumed the Bootleg Theater had booked a punk band. Anyways, not even close.

raener opened up the night with their lovely tonal sounds. The lead singer, in almost a symbiotic move with their sound, kicked off his shoes.

Moment of the set: the announcement that the band had brought cake to celebrate their return to Los Angeles.

raener

Justus Proffit was feeling rather relaxed on stage. He must have felt really relaxed, because I do believe their set lasted only 17 minutes.

Justus Proffit

Los Angeles Police Department's name might make you think punk, but instead you get some smooth melodies. The lead singer let the audience know, "My music is very vulnerable."

Comment of the set: Thanks for dancing there, that was very nice.

Moment of the set: For the very last song, everyone in the audience moved up to the very front of the stage. They weren't even asked to do so. They just did it on their own. A wonderful little moment.

Los Angeles Police Department

So yes, I think you get a sense it was a very relaxed and mellow atmosphere.