By Erin Lee
All Time Low played a great mix of hits, fan favorites, and newer tracks at Universal Studios Orlando Mardi Gras on Saturday, March 15th.
Kicking off the show with "Some Kind of Disaster" from 2020's "Wake Up, Sunshine"
the band went fast and furious through the first few songs before stopping down to greet and interact with the crowd.
Feeling festive, bassist Zack Merrick sported Mardi Gras beads for the occasion.
The stage set up consistented of fun video elements: a combination of still and motion graphics paired with "windows" of live video from the stage.
We were also treated to lyrical graphics, and an animated version of Avril Lavigne from her guest spot on 2023's "Fake As Hell."
Lead singer Alex Gaskarth and guitarist Jack Barakat's playful chemistry was on full display as they bantered between songs, even teasing each other about which tuning a song was in (Alex was right).
Speaking of playful, I couldn't help but observe Jack's chaotic jokester energy.
I've seen All Time Low several times and I've noticed him running to the drum riser-his back to the audience- and Rian reacting with a laugh.
He covers the stage end to end, kissing Alex on the cheek while he's singing or whispering in Zack's ear.
The dynamic the guys share with one another makes it a show within a show.
Hits like the newer "Monsters" blended seamlessly into the set alongside longtime staples like "Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't") from 2009's album Nothing Personal.
At one point during the show, someone in the crowd got Alex's attention to play Rock, Paper, Scissors. Apparently they'd played before and Alex won. This time, they tied a few times before the audience member ultimately won.
All Time Low fans were quick to follow the band's lead through enthusiastic commands to jump and sway our arms back and forth.
The stage faces Illumination's Minions Land, and Jack joked that Alex was brave for facing his fear of the little yellow guys, to which Alex replied: "Nahhh! They're adorable!"
The band had spent time exploring the park before the show, most notably at Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade. Alex intimated they're all Harry Potter fans except Rian, but they're trying to convince him.
Watching some of the videos I recorded that night: at times the crowd around me is singing as loud as Alex! Orlando really showed up for All Time Low!
As always, we were treated to "Dear Maria. Count Me In" as a finale.
Jack came down and climbed into the crowd up front, singing and giving high fives before heading back to the stage.
These guys always deliver an entertaining and engaging performance.
I'm already looking forward to next time!
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