Both shows I have been to they were late. Hollywood bowl and Paso Robles. But both shows were amazing. Hopefully Santa Barbara is as good I am sure there will be a short playlist since the venue closes at 10pm show starts at 7 with BRMC (YUCK!!!!!).
Cerfew is still no excuse. I saw The Cure at S.B. Bowl a few months ago and they played PAST the cerfew and they weren't even late.
I know this next thing doesn't really make a difference between good or bad concert, but if they don't play Silvergun Superman, I am gonna be disappointed.