I'd snatch up any opportunity to see a band perform at Trinity-St. Paul's Church. It's a rarity and for a reason - only the most special tours stop through here, ensuring that the experience is an unforgettable one.
The venue fits just under 800 people and about 500 of these are on the second floor balcony, which is U shaped series of padded pews that look onto the main altar area. Down below, about 300 more people sit on regular pews. It's first come, first served so it's best to show up early, or if you're me and Bryan G., show up just before the main act goes on and score the best seat in the house (first row balcony near the stage).
Obviously being a church, concerts are 'dry' events - in fact, I didn't see any beverages available at all. It's a small price to pay for majestic sound and a beautiful backdrop, not to mention the comfort of being in a seated venue with other civilized concertgoers for once.
I saw Patrick Watson on the weekend and his performance could not have been more perfectly suited to Trinity-St. Paul's. It was simply majestic!! I couldn't imagine it anywhere else.