STYX concert 7-28-07 (New Orleans)

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STYX is scheduled to do a free outdoor show at Spanish Plaza
(by the Riverwalk) on Saturday July 28th as a pre-show event
for the Arena Football Bowl on Sunday.

STYX is one of my all-time favorite bands & I plan to be there!!!
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[Rockin Scott]

I am hoping to make it downtown for Styx. Thanks for the info

[bayougirl]

Thanks Ziggy. I'll be at the Arena Bowl even though our Voodoo won't. We had season tickets this year and enjoyed most of the games. But Arena Bowl will still be fun. Next year Voodoo.

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***REMINDER***REMINDER***
STYX is scheduled to do a free outdoor show at Spanish Plaza
(by the Riverwalk) on Saturday July 28th as a pre-show event
for the Arena Football Bowl on Sunday.
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It's scheduled to start at 7 p.m. --- let's hope for good weather!

[dennis]

It's scheduled to start at 7 p.m. --- let's hope for good weather!

Weather reports dont look too good so far.
On the radio today they said ist band starts @ 7pm ( i think Rebirth brass band)
and STYX should start about 8:30pm. You think because of possible rain, they would have had in the superdome or the convention center?
i plan on going but Hopefully it doesnt get rained out.

[bayougirl]

Cheeweez has on their website that they're opening for Styx. Andy & I plan to be there along with Jeff2 and Sandy.

[jeff2]

WOW I am going too?
When were you going to tell me?

[zebrarette]

Well...as much as I would love to be there....I won't be able to make it. And yeah....rhe weather ain't looking to spiffy either. Have a good one guys. Hope the weather holds out.

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AWESOME show from STYX !!!

Some Zebra fans were in the house -
We saw Bayougirl & Andy, Jeff2 & Sandy and Macca & I were
with Zuzu and Wild4Zebra... was anyone else there???

The show was great, but a bit short - they played about
1 hour/20 minutes. Had a great spot near the stage.

There were a few too many drunken, falling down idiots -
falling on us, for my taste. All in all - a good show!

[macca]

GREAT show, BIG crowd, and NO rain! Yep, the idiots were all over the place, and a BIG BUNCH near us. Drunks, hop-heads....what a bunch!

Overall, a great evening. Had a nice breeze the whole night, which kept things from being unbearable weather wise. The band was in top form, and kicked A$$. Anyone still holding out for the DeYoung era Styx, it will NEVER happen. This bunch is having too much fun playing rock and roll. Smaller venues(like everyone else is doing!), and they are touring virtually non-stop year round. Can't wait for the next show.

[dennis]

GREAT show, BIG crowd, and NO rain! Yep, the idiots were all over the place, and a BIG BUNCH near us. Drunks, hop-heads....what a bunch!

Overall, a great evening. Had a nice breeze the whole night, which kept things from being unbearable weather wise. The band was in top form, and kicked A$$. Anyone still holding out for the DeYoung era Styx, it will NEVER happen. This bunch is having too much fun playing rock and roll. Smaller venues(like everyone else is doing!), and they are touring virtually non-stop year round. Can't wait for the next show.

Thursday October 18, 2007
Styx and Reo Speedwagon @ The Hard Rock Casino/Hotel in Biloxi, MS.

[zebrarette]

Glad to hear the weather held out for you guys. Glad to hear it was a good show. I ended up babysitting the grandbabies so.....I had a good night as well.

[bayougirl]

Yes, we had a wonderful night. Angie, we saw Linda and she says to tell you hello. We had about 14 people with our group by the barricade along the river. There was a wedding right beside us on the riverboat while Styx was playing then the boat took off and Styx played Come Sail Away when they came back. NICE MEMORIES for the bride & groom for sure. Then yesterday we went to the XXI Arena Bowl and watched San Jose Sabercats tear up the Columbus Destroyers. So all in all a WONDERFUL weekend. Didn't get rained on either.

Now it's back to reality, which is a good thing sometimes. Get's me excited for the next adventure.

[zebrarette]

Linda was there? God Damn It! Were Veronica & Eric with her? Now I really wish I would have gone. sigh....next time (if there ever will be one).

[GreggFromJoisey]

Can we have a setlist please or something close to it?

Possibly seeing them August 11 at Tweeter Center, Camden NJ with
Foreigner and Def Leppard...

sh*t I may see Styx and Foreigner and go home early...not a big fan of Leppard since the passing of Steamin' Stevie Clark

[bayougirl]

No Angie, just her boyfriend and her daughter. Macca may have a set list but I don't. He don't drink so he can remember shit, I drink and hardly ever remember anything.

[GreggFromJoisey]

I hear you bayougirl...if I could get the ticket price back for every concert I forgot due to drunkenness....I could buy a Mc Mansion!!!!:sq_yellow_unhappy:

[rushtrader]

Anyone still holding out for the DeYoung era Styx, it will NEVER happen.

If you enjoy the Dennis stuff, just go see Dennis. He is constantly playing, especially in the North East. He plays with Glen Burtnik, who was with Styx for quite a while in 2 different version of the band (and a friend of mine). I saw them recently at BB Kings and it was a great show.

RT

[GreggFromJoisey]

macca you are a friend of Burtnick's? I met him in Jack Lalanne's working out...VERY nice guy and oh, folks, he's from

NEWWWWWWWWWWWWW JERRRRRRSEY!!!! :devil_2:

[Don Wishon]

macca you are a friend of Burtnick's? I met him in Jack Lalanne's working out...VERY nice guy and oh, folks, he's from

NEWWWWWWWWWWWWW JERRRRRRSEY!!!! :devil_2:

Must be drinking again, Gregg...that was RT, not Macca.

And, by the way, Randy is performing with Glen down in Atlanta on September 15.

[GreggFromJoisey]

oops Hey Don any chance you could record that one?

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Must be drinking again, Gregg...that was RT, not Macca.

And, by the way, Randy is performing with Glen down in Atlanta on September 15.

Macca & I loved Burtnik in STYX !!! I especially loved his song called
"Kiss Your A$$ Goodbye" on the Cyclorama CD. I wish he would
perform down here in New Orleans. Isn't he performing in a Beatles
band now?

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Can we have a setlist please or something close to it?

Possibly seeing them August 11 at Tweeter Center, Camden NJ with
Foreigner and Def Leppard...


Didn't write it down, but from what I can remember, they did:
Blue Collar Man
Grand Illusion
Too Much Time On My Hands
Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)
Miss America
Come Sail Away
I Am The Walrus
Renegade

It was a short (free) show, but very enjoyable!:music_band:

[GreggFromJoisey]

Thanks so much Ziggy! Love all those songs!!!
I am curious as to , was Styx alone.....

And if anyone has seen Foreigner this tour, what songs do they do and how does Kelly Hanson sound compared to Lou Gramm? Thanks

[Don Wishon]

I have a set list from a few years ago at a 4th of July show in Garland, TX:

Blue Collar Man
Grand Illusion
Too Much Time On My Hands
Lady
Snowblind
I Am The Walrus
"Medley"
Fooling Yourself
Miss America
Come Sail Away
I Don't Need No Doctor
Renegade

And yes, Glen has played the role of Paul McCartney in a production of Beatlemania. Plus he has a show coming up in JERSEY (Gregg)...

JERSEY SUMMER BEATLES BASH!

with Glen Burtnik & Friends
and the Smithereens

Friday, August 17, 2007 at 8:00 PM

State Theatre
15 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Box office phone: 732-246-SHOW (7469)

Tickets: $45 and $35

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’s release, Glen Burtnik & Friends will be recreating the classic album in its entirety—note for note—based on the original Beatles recording (never performed “live” by the Beatles themselves). Sgt. Pepper’s song highlights include “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds,” “Fixing a Hole,” and “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!”. Performing alongside Burtnik will be Wings alumnus Steve Holly on drums (formerly of Paul McCartney’s band) and members of renown Beatle impersonator band Liverpool (most recognized as house band for the nationally acclaimed “Fest For Beatles Fans” formerly “Beatlefest”), as well as a surprise cast of other instrumentalists, singers, and musicians.

Also on the bill, The Smithereens will perform the Meet The Beatles. Song highlights include “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “I Saw Her Standing There,” “All I've Got to Do,” “All My Loving,” and “Hold Me Tight”.

...and no, I will not be able to record the show in Atlanta.

DJDale...any possible chance you may be able to get some footage???

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Didn't write it down, but from what I can remember, they did:
Blue Collar Man
Grand Illusion
Too Much Time On My Hands
Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)
Miss America
Come Sail Away
I Am The Walrus
Renegade

It was a short (free) show, but very enjoyable!:music_band:

Just remembered a few more after
consulting with Macca -


One With Everything
Midnight Ride
Lady
Crystal Ball

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Thanks so much Ziggy! Love all those songs!!!
I am curious as to , was Styx alone.....



Rebirth Brass Band
The Chee Weez
STYX
(in that order)

In the sports section of The Times-Picayune yesterday (in an article
about the Arena Bowl), it said STYX played to a larger than anticipated
crowd of over 10,000!

[GreggFromJoisey]

Thanks Ziggy for writing this all up
Now I have a decision to make

Zebra or Def Leppard/Styx/Foreigner all slated for Aug 11
D@MN promoters! :badmood:

[EVHFV]

I saw Styx a couple weeks ago at Mohegan Sun with Def Leppard. Foreigner wasn't there....so i don't know if they're only playing along on select dates (Foreigner is playing two dates in CT....tomorrow night in Danbry, and Sunday night at Foxwoods). I don't know how that will work out for your show. But that was only my second time seeing Styx. Still they've been totally amazing each time. They're original bassist John Ponazzo is also palying a few songs with them, promoting his new book. I'd say if you're longing for the old incarnation of Styx, you're really not going to miss it if you see this line-up. Dennis' replacement is basically his clone. And, they all just have a total blast onstage the whole time. And, they rock!!! Def Leppard was really good, but not quite what they used to be. Their voices are starting to strain, and it shows in Joe's lead, and also in the harmonies from the band. Musically, they're still in top form. Also, they're doing quite a bit of High N Dry material, which Steve played most of the leads for. That means Vivian is playing ALOT more lead than the last time I saw him, where I think he only played 2 solos. I'd have loved to see Foreigner, as I've always loved Hurricane, but I'm willing to bet, especially with this lineup, that they rock hard and sound awesome.

[rushtrader]

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And yes, Glen has played the role of Paul McCartney in a production of Beatlemania. Plus he has a show coming up in JERSEY (Gregg)...

JERSEY SUMMER BEATLES BASH!

with Glen Burtnik & Friends
and the Smithereens

Friday, August 17, 2007 at 8:00 PM

State Theatre
15 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Box office phone: 732-246-SHOW (7469)

Tickets: $45 and $35

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’s release, Glen Burtnik & Friends will be recreating the classic album in its entirety—note for note—based on the original Beatles recording (never performed “live” by the Beatles themselves). Sgt. Pepper’s song highlights include “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds,” “Fixing a Hole,” and “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!”. Performing alongside Burtnik will be Wings alumnus Steve Holly on drums (formerly of Paul McCartney’s band) and members of renown Beatle impersonator band Liverpool (most recognized as house band for the nationally acclaimed “Fest For Beatles Fans” formerly “Beatlefest”), as well as a surprise cast of other instrumentalists, singers, and musicians.

Also on the bill, The Smithereens will perform the Meet The Beatles. Song highlights include “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “I Saw Her Standing There,” “All I've Got to Do,” “All My Loving,” and “Hold Me Tight”.

...and no, I will not be able to record the show in Atlanta.

DJDale...any possible chance you may be able to get some footage???

Don,

I'll be hanging out with Glen all weekend this weekend at Beatlefest in Chicago (Yes I know, The Fest For Beatles Fans). He plays Paul in the house band (Liverpool) these days. I do their webcast. I'll see if I can get some tapes from the shows. If not at a bare minimum I am sure I will be getting tons of photos, as my friend Robert is always photographing Glenn's shows.

The Smithereens versions of Beatles songs are interesting - I saw them back in March, but I really like their originals best. I recorded the show they did onto DVD for DiNizio. EVen going back and watchng it now I still like their originals best.

I'm kind of tempted to see the show on the 17th and stay over in NJ since I have to pick up my son from camp the next day in NJ anyway.

RT

[GreggFromJoisey]

Thanks EVHFV, I really am psyched for Styx....Foreigner I want to see if Kelly Hanson is a good replacement, yes I've heard that about Def Leppard...I think I'll stick around for them this time, I really like the High n Dry material, and I think Vivian is an awesome guitar player from seeing him in his "Dio" days!


I saw Styx a couple weeks ago at Mohegan Sun with Def Leppard. Foreigner wasn't there....so i don't know if they're only playing along on select dates (Foreigner is playing two dates in CT....tomorrow night in Danbry, and Sunday night at Foxwoods). I don't know how that will work out for your show. But that was only my second time seeing Styx. Still they've been totally amazing each time. They're original bassist John Ponazzo is also palying a few songs with them, promoting his new book. I'd say if you're longing for the old incarnation of Styx, you're really not going to miss it if you see this line-up. Dennis' replacement is basically his clone. And, they all just have a total blast onstage the whole time. And, they rock!!! Def Leppard was really good, but not quite what they used to be. Their voices are starting to strain, and it shows in Joe's lead, and also in the harmonies from the band. Musically, they're still in top form. Also, they're doing quite a bit of High N Dry material, which Steve played most of the leads for. That means Vivian is playing ALOT more lead than the last time I saw him, where I think he only played 2 solos. I'd have loved to see Foreigner, as I've always loved Hurricane, but I'm willing to bet, especially with this lineup, that they rock hard and sound awesome.

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If you enjoy the Dennis stuff, just go see Dennis. He is constantly playing, especially in the North East. He plays with Glen Burtnik, who was with Styx for quite a while in 2 different version of the band (and a friend of mine). I saw them recently at BB Kings and it was a great show.

RT

LOOK WHO'S COMING NEARBY ...
Dennis Deyoung
w/ the Baton Rouge Symphony
November 16, 2007 / 8 p.m.
Baton Rouge River Center Arena
tickets $ 37.50 - $ 85.00

[GreggFromJoisey]

I seriously recommend also seeing Burtnick when he does SOLO shows...he will cover his own awesome and vastly underrated material and throw in Beatles tunes, Styx tunes, I've heard him perform The Who's Magic Bus and Squeezebox.....he ALWAYS does a Christmas show in NJ in which he adds Christmas songs too. What an awesome musician!

[Don Wishon]

RT,

We need to talk...

One of these days I hope to get my "Heroes and Zeroes" cd autographed by Glen. I have been a big fan of his for 20 years...seen him perform twice with Styx, but never solo.

Don,

I'll be hanging out with Glen all weekend this weekend at Beatlefest in Chicago (Yes I know, The Fest For Beatles Fans). He plays Paul in the house band (Liverpool) these days. I do their webcast. I'll see if I can get some tapes from the shows. If not at a bare minimum I am sure I will be getting tons of photos, as my friend Robert is always photographing Glenn's shows.

The Smithereens versions of Beatles songs are interesting - I saw them back in March, but I really like their originals best. I recorded the show they did onto DVD for DiNizio. EVen going back and watchng it now I still like their originals best.

I'm kind of tempted to see the show on the 17th and stay over in NJ since I have to pick up my son from camp the next day in NJ anyway.

RT

[rushtrader]

I seriously recommend also seeing Burtnick when he does SOLO shows...he will cover his own awesome and vastly underrated material and throw in Beatles tunes, Styx tunes, I've heard him perform The Who's Magic Bus and Squeezebox.....he ALWAYS does a Christmas show in NJ in which he adds Christmas songs too. What an awesome musician!

I'm yet to see a burtnik solo show - I need to make it to NJ to see one of them sometime I know.

When I saw him play with Dennis, he had a spot where he played 2 solo songs.

Here's a pic from the 2006 xmas show... (Love his blue hair - we've been hanging around with Mark Hudson for too long!)

RT

[Don Wishon]

I'm yet to see a burtnik solo show - I need to make it to NJ to see one of them sometime I know.

When I saw him play with Dennis, he had a spot where he played 2 solo songs.

Here's a pic from the 2006 xmas show... (Love his blue hair - we've been hanging around with Mark Hudson for too long!)

RT

Who is playing in his band?

[GreggFromJoisey]

RT,
he does a Christmas show every year, with Tony Shanahan of Patti Smith group on bass, and various other NJ musicians....
Dubbed "The Slaves of New Brunswick"...

Don Wishon,
Zeros and Heros is the most (non Zebra) underrated album ever!

[rushtrader]

Don,

Glen says he would be happy to sign the CD for you!

RT

[zuzu]

Linda was there? God Damn It! Were Veronica & Eric with her? Now I really wish I would have gone. sigh....next time (if there ever will be one).

Linda's cool and BG and i got our pics made with her! i have a great pic of tommy shaw looking right at the camera!!

[rushtrader]

Hey Don, this one's for you...

Glen, me, Mark Hudson (Hudson Bros.), Terry Sylvester (The Hollies) from last weekend. I'm the slim one in the red t-shirt :)

RT

[Don Wishon]

Great shot...thanks, RT.

I listened to Heroes and Zeroes last night...hard to believe that that was released 20 years ago.

[GreggFromJoisey]

Don what's your fave tune from Heros and Zeros...I especially like "Love Goes On"....and the ending one "The Day That Your Ship Comes In" with Neal Schon on guitar!

[Don Wishon]

Don what's your fave tune from Heros and Zeros...I especially like "Love Goes On"....and the ending one "The Day That Your Ship Comes In" with Neal Schon on guitar!

Of course "Follow You"...then probably "Abalene". Your choices are good as well, as there really are no "fillers" on this album.

[GreggFromJoisey]

You are correct Don. These songs sound incredible live too!

[Don Wishon]

You are correct Don. These songs sound incredible live too!

Great...make me feel bad. Wish I could make it to the Glen/Randy show in Atlanta on Sept. 15.

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we got our STYX tickets today for the STYX/REO Speedwagon show
at the Biloxi Hard Rock in October....
This will be our third STYX show
this year.
(Drove to Mobile in January to see them, saw them in July
at Spanish Plaza for the free Arena Bowl pre-show, and now on to
The Hard Rock in BIloxi!) Can't wait!

[Eddie S]

Hey Ziggy! Since you will be there already spend the night and the following night head over to the Beau Rivage and really ROCK out with SAMMY HAGAR!!!

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Hey Ziggy! Since you will be there already spend the night and the following night head over to the Beau Rivage and really ROCK out with SAMMY HAGAR!!!

would love to see Sammy, too!
Not in the budget right now to do both shows :(

[tome811]

Got an older Styx DVD in the mail from Netflix a while ago, "Rockin' The Paradise". If you like the classics of Styx, this is one Jamming DVD! Try it, you'll like it!

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[/COLOR]we got our STYX tickets today for the STYX/REO Speedwagon show
at the Biloxi Hard Rock in October....
This will be our third STYX show
this year.
(Drove to Mobile in January to see them, saw them in July
at Spanish Plaza for the free Arena Bowl pre-show, and now on to
The Hard Rock in BIloxi!) Can't wait!


TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT -
STYX & REO Speedwagon at the Hard Rock in Biloxi...

Styx is my favorite!!!

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Great show last night at the Hard Rock - Biloxi. Short show -
kind of typical for Casino shows these days
STYX opened and played only 9 songs...
REO followed. STYX is my favorite so I enjoyed them more.
REO did a good show, too, though.

STYX set list:
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Blue Collar Man
Grand Illusion
Lorelei
Too Much Time On My Hands
I Am The Walrus
Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)
Miss America
Come Sail Away
- - encore - -
Renegade

(I didn't do the set list for REO...having gone primarily to see STYX
and not being as familiar with REO song titles, etc.)

Had a great spot close to the Tommy side of the stage.
Took a lot of photos.
Oh, I did score a guitar pick from J.Y!
I wish it would have been from Tommy Shaw,
but I will cherish this one from J.Y.

[Wild4Zebra]

Ziggy, glad you enjoyed the concert, wish I could have been close to Tommy Shaw, HOT, HOT, HOT!!! Looking forward to seeing everyone next weekend! :photo:

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Bought another interesting Styx shirt at this show...

Grand Illusion album cover on the front and
7/7/77 - 7/7/07
30th Anniversay of Grand Illusion
on the back.

I first saw these guys in 1977 on that tour....I'm feeling real old now!

[GreggFromJoisey]

Though I prefer the songs where Shaw sang (I'm a HUGE Styx fan who unfortunately didn't see them this tour),

Who sang the DeYoung songs?

Grand Illusion
Miss America
Come Sail Away

Thanks! :)

[Don Wishon]

Lawrence Gowan - keyboardist, vocals

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Though I prefer the songs where Shaw sang (I'm a HUGE Styx fan who unfortunately didn't see them this tour),

Who sang the DeYoung songs?

Grand Illusion
Miss America
Come Sail Away

Thanks! :)

Yes, Lawrence Gowan and he has a great voice....I think he does the
Dennis songs justice. We'll be going to the Dennis DeYoung symphony
show next month...

[GreggFromJoisey]

Thanks Don and Ziggy! One more question, who sang "I am the walrus" ? Since I'm not familiar with them covering the song. Dont get me started on "radio play" and how good songs get the shaft on terrestrial radio
Thanks in advance :)

[macca]

Gowan does lead vocals on Walrus also(and a damn good one at that!). When the CD first came out, Styx were doing Walrus, along with Hendrix's Manic Depression, with J.Y. on lead vocals.

[ziggy]

Thanks Don and Ziggy! One more question, who sang "I am the walrus" ? Since I'm not familiar with them covering the song. Dont get me started on "radio play" and how good songs get the shaft on terrestrial radio
Thanks in advance :)


Lawrence Gowan does the vocals on "Walrus".
(Styx's last CD was called Big Bang Theory and was all covers
of classic songs....It's not bad.)

[GreggFromJoisey]

Thanks folks I also heard Shaw singing "To Be" or "Just Be" is that a new Styx or new Shaw?

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Thanks folks I also heard Shaw singing "To Be" or "Just Be" is that a new Styx or new Shaw?

"Just Be" {w/ Tommy Shaw on vocals} is on the "One With Everything" CD
(Styx & The Contemporary Youth Orchestra). It came out last year.
I like it....of course I'm a Styx fanatic!

[GreggFromJoisey]

Thanks Ziggy, HOW do they sound with an orchestra. I love rock n roll and I love classical music but often I feel like they shouldn't be combined...

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Thanks Ziggy, HOW do they sound with an orchestra. I love rock n roll and I love classical music but often I feel like they shouldn't be combined...

I kinda like the combo of Rock & Classical - Love Randy's Zeppelin
Symphony shows.... We'll be seeing Dennis DeYoung next month
with the Baton Rouge symphony orchestra. I like the Styx orchestra CD.

[GreggFromJoisey]

Thanks again! I'm putting up a new thread (sorta, LOL) regarding Styx

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The Dennis DeYoung Symphony show is this Friday night in Baton Rouge!
Can't wait... Zebrarette - p.m. me with your seat numbers and I'll p.m.
you ours - we'll look for you guys at the show!

[zebrarette]

You got it Ziggy.....check your pm's! Jeff and I can't wait! We are staying in BR Friday night then headin to New Orleans on Sat. for the rest of the weekend. HELL YEAH! See you Friday!

[ziggy]

You got it Ziggy.....check your pm's! Jeff and I can't wait! We are staying in BR Friday night then headin to New Orleans on Sat. for the rest of the weekend. HELL YEAH! See you Friday!

Check your pm's, Zebrarette...
Can't wait til Friday!

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Yesterday was James "J.Y." Young's 58th birthday....
Happy Birthday to the Godfather of STYX!!! :happybday:

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Dennis DeYoung 11-16-07 Baton Rouge River Center
The Music of STYX w/ the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra

set list
orchestral instrumental medley:
The Grand Illusion
Mr. Roboto
Suite Madame Blue
Lady
Lorelei
___________________________
The Grand Illusion
Lady
Desert Moon
Save Me (from his new CD)
Show Me The Way (acapella)
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart symphony #40 opening)
Lorelei
Ave Maria (from Dennis' Hunchbach of Notre Dame musical)
{the vocals done by a guest artist}
Castle Walls
Mr. Roboto
Claire De Lune
Don't Let It End

{intermission} __________________

Light Up (mid song done Reggae style)
100 Years From Now (from his new CD, #1 on charts in Canada)
With Every Heartbeat
Pieces of Eight / Hall of The Mountain King (orchestral instrumental) /
Pieces of Eight
Rockin' The Paradise
Suite Madame Blue
Babe
Happy Birthday Suzanne (sang to his wife)
Best of Times / A.D. 1958
______________________________
encore:

Come Sail Away

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The show was NOT a sell out. Many empty seats left.
The show was good....many of the songs sounded great
accompanied by a 50 piece orchestra...but it did NOT
rock like a STYX show! Dennis didn't play a lot of
keyboard....only sparse bits of songs....
and he had a guest vocalist do the Hunchback songs.
I did enjoy the show - heard several Dennis-written Styx songs
that Styx hasn't performed in a long while ...

Dennis' show is a family venture - His wife Suzanne is one of
the backup vocalists....and he announced that their son Matthew
was doing the lighting... daughter Carrie Ann is in charge of
publicity.

Coincidentally - his two guitar players were named Tommy & James...
Tommy & James - in name only - they were not nearly the seasoned
guitarists that Tommy Shaw & James "J.Y." Young are!

all in all - an enjoyable evening...

[macca]

A nice show(first time seeing DDY since 1997) and in turn, answered a LOT of questions. His voice is still good, but showing its age. Cut off a lot of vocals, and sadly, not really involved in being a keyboardist full time. It seems he's into a comfort zone of doing broadway-style songs with a few rockers thrown in to change pace. Don't know if this is how the whole tour goes with 50 piece orchestras, but the show had no sustained energy and flow. Too much BS between songs and sadly, most of the "jokes" and comments flew over the heads of the majority of the audience.

Dennis is good at doing what he is doing now. If he were to rejoin STYX(don't count on it!), his voice would be shredded within 3 shows at the pace the current band is executing. STYX wants to rock, Dennis wants to do sporadic shows with lots of fluff and production.

[zebrarette]

Well said Macca...the show was good. I started to get bored with all the classical crap. Dennis is showing his age..that's for sure. We had a great time. And guess what ziggy & macca....we did get in to see Gino on Saturday! It's a long story but...we were able to find tickets. And guess who we met up with? The President and first lady...Nikki & Carl! It was good to see them again! We had a wonderful weekend being with H2H....she was the hostess with the mostest. Looking forward to Dec. 7-9 weekend. We will see you guys then! Rock on!

[ziggy]

Well said Macca...the show was good. I started to get bored with all the classical crap. Dennis is showing his age..that's for sure. We had a great time. And guess what ziggy & macca....we did get in to see Gino on Saturday! It's a long story but...we were able to find tickets. And guess who we met up with? The President and first lady...Nikki & Carl! It was good to see them again! We had a wonderful weekend being with H2H....she was the hostess with the mostest. Looking forward to Dec. 7-9 weekend. We will see you guys then! Rock on!

Just noticed this post, Zebrarette...
Glad we got to see you guys at the DDY symphony show...
and so happy to hear that you and Jeff were able to see
the G V show at Harrah's and enjoyed the weekend with H2H!
Hope to see ya'll again soon!