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[styxfanNH]

STYX TO TAKE THE STAGE WITH THE CLEVELAND CONTEMPORARY YOUTH ORCHESTRA

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May 25 “ONE WITH EVERYTHING” Concert

Highlight the ROCK THE ORCHESTRA Series at the Blossom Music Center

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Legendary American rock band STYX will team up with Cleveland’s Contemporary Youth Orchestra (CYO) for an unforgettable concert performance on Thursday May 25th at the Blossom Music Center in Cleveland, Ohio. This evening concert is part of the CYO’s ROCK the ORCHESTRA series that study and perform orchestral selections written or adapted by rock and roll musicians. The CYO will join Styx in performing their classic Top 10 hits including Too Much Time On My Hands, and Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man), along with such fan favorites as Come Sail Away and Renegade, as well as songs from their latest album Big Bang Theory, such as their recent radio hit, a re-recording of I Am The Walrus. This very special Styx performance is kicking off the five day Blossom BBQ and Music Festival scheduled for the Memorial Day weekend.



"We have not done a show with an orchestra since 1996. This should be a real special event,” says James “JY” Young of Styx. "The fact that we in Styx, who have been making records since the 1970's, have gained a new young audience for our music, is amazing to me. We truly think this is going to be a special night, where the orchestra will have as much or more youthful enthusiasm than the rock musicians. Anyone that has seen our VH1 ‘Behind The Music’ knows of the band's dysfunction years ago. The 2006 Styx line-up though, has found a way to put the FUN back in dysfunction...!!! It's going to be a night of powerful music and powerful FUN...!!!!! I can't wait....!!!



Styx’s Tommy Shaw adds, “Imagine this--a 115 piece orchestra with a 40 member chorus, all between the ages of 13 and 19, performing two hours of our STYX music with us. The excitement is down right palpable. This experience has been electrifying to us ever since we were invited by them several months ago. Let’s hear it for music education!”



“Styx understands the value of sharing the magic – we are looking forward to dramatically expanding our universe through this collaboration, says Liza Grossman, Director of CYO. “CYO is filled with brilliant musicians and this marriage with STYX is going to be a concert that will inspire people for years to come. We are fanning the flame that ignites the energy for continued music education.”



“Styx is a long time favorite of Blossom Music Center concert goers. We are thrilled to have them return for this historic performance with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra,” says Tim McGrath, Regional Director of Marketing, House of Blues Concerts, Midwest. “It’s a win-win for all involved; the Youth Orchestra gets the experience and education of performing with one of the most acclaimed popular touring artists (Styx), fans get to hear their favorite hits performed with orchestral arrangement at the summer home of the Cleveland Orchestra and the members of Styx get to be the conduit to it all.”



Funded in part by the George Gund Foundation the Kulas Foundation, the Ohio Arts Council and the Plain Dealer, CYO’s ROCK the ORCHESTRA project celebrates music education and the convergence of classical and popular music. This educational endeavor gives students the opportunity to explore how an interest in popular music can be applied to classical music performance studies. Previous CYO concert collaborations have included guest performances by Jon Anderson, Pat Benatar, Graham Nash and Ray Manzarek. This concert will be recorded for an upcoming television special.



Tickets for the May 25th performances will go on sale Friday March 24th at 10 AM through Ticketmaster Charge-By-Phone: 216-241-2121 or 330-945-9400, at all Ticketmaster retail ticket centers, via ticketmaster.com, and the Blossom Music Center Box Office.


The award winning Contemporary Youth Orchestra (CYO) is a nonprofit youth orchestra, based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, and is in residence at Cleveland State University. CYO is the first and only youth orchestra in the country dedicated exclusively to the study and performance of contemporary orchestral literature. By the end of the 11th season, CYO will have performed 42 world premieres, all with the composers present. CYO is the recipient of the prestigious Northern Ohio Live Award of Achievement: Classical Music/Opera Category.



Styx was the first band to have four consecutive triple platinum albums (The Grand Illusion, Pieces Of Eight, Cornerstone, and #1 Paradise Theatre). Since their debut in 1972, they’ve also earned double platinum, platinum and five gold albums. Lady was the first of 16 Top 40’s, among which also includes Blue Collar Man (Long Nights), and Fooling Yourself. The video for their 1981 Top 10 single Too Much Time on my Hands aired in the first hour of MTV's life. Big Bang Theory, released in May 2005, features their hit remake of I Am The Walrus, and charted at #46, making it the fourth consecutive decade that Styx has had an album in the Top 50.



After a 1999 metamorphosis, Styx re-established itself as a dynamic live act over the course of 600-plus shows and four new live albums. Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitars), James “JY” Young (vocals, guitars), Lawrence Gowan (vocals, keyboards), Todd Sucherman (drums) and Ricky Phillips (bass guitar, backing vocals) will continue to tour the world, having performed more live concerts than the previous 20 years combined. Original bass player Chuck Panozzo also appears on the album and performs live with the band at select concert dates.

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STYX TO TAKE THE STAGE WITH THE CLEVELAND CONTEMPORARY YOUTH ORCHESTRA

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May 25 “ONE WITH EVERYTHING” Concert

Highlight the ROCK THE ORCHESTRA Series at the Blossom Music Center

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Legendary American rock band STYX

This is simply ridiculous to say that this lineup is a Legendary American rock band.
There a bunch of guys who without the name Styx would be playing bowling alleys.

Its going to be a laugher when they pull out the Dennis tunes now thats a copycat band for sure,




"We have not done a show with an orchestra since 1996. This should be a real special event,” says James “JY” Young of Styx.

Is this the same Jim Young who said that an orchestra was not what STYX was all about ?
How can anyone take this guy seriously.

"The fact that we in Styx, who have been making records since the 1970's, have gained a new young audience for our music, is amazing to me.

Whats so amazing all the real fans are to smart to fall for your act.




We truly think this is going to be a special night, where the orchestra will have as much or more youthful enthusiasm than the rock musicians. Anyone that has seen our VH1 ‘Behind The Music’ knows of the band's dysfunction years ago.

And its even worse today.





The 2006 Styx line-up though, has found a way to put the FUN back in dysfunction...!!!

Thats called the band sucks .




It's going to be a night of powerful music and powerful FUN...!!!!! I can't wait....!!!

I can.



Styx’s Tommy Shaw adds, “Imagine this--a 115 piece orchestra with a 40 member chorus, all between the ages of 13 and 19, performing two hours of our STYX music with us. The excitement is down right palpable.

Until Gowan starts to sing

[ChicagoSTYX]

DDY uses the name STYX in everything he does. He probably doesn’t take a crap without announcing that it’s coming from a former member of STYX! Without using the name STYX DDY wouldn’t be performing at all. If he ever does release a new CD I know the name STYX will be plastered all over it.

[SuiteMadameBlue]

ChicagoStyx wrote:

If he ever does release a new CD I know the name STYX will be plastered all over it.

Really?? How do you know this?? You seen the cd cover already?? And you didn't share with me?? I am so hurt!!!

Isn't it the coolist one you've seen?

I don't remember Dennis using the Styx name on his solo cd's. I'll have to go back and check.

[AnnieOprah]

STYX TO TAKE THE STAGE WITH THE CLEVELAND CONTEMPORARY YOUTH ORCHESTRA

* * * *

May 25 “ONE WITH EVERYTHING” Concert

Highlight the ROCK THE ORCHESTRA Series at the Blossom Music Center

* * *



Legendary American rock band STYX will team up with Cleveland’s Contemporary Youth Orchestra (CYO) for an unforgettable concert performance on Thursday May 25th at the Blossom Music Center in Cleveland, Ohio. This evening concert is part of the CYO’s ROCK the ORCHESTRA series that study and perform orchestral selections written or adapted by rock and roll musicians. The CYO will join Styx in performing their classic Top 10 hits including Too Much Time On My Hands, and Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man), along with such fan favorites as Come Sail Away and Renegade, as well as songs from their latest album Big Bang Theory, such as their recent radio hit, a re-recording of I Am The Walrus. This very special Styx performance is kicking off the five day Blossom BBQ and Music Festival scheduled for the Memorial Day weekend.



"We have not done a show with an orchestra since 1996. This should be a real special event,” says James “JY” Young of Styx. "The fact that we in Styx, who have been making records since the 1970's, have gained a new young audience for our music, is amazing to me. We truly think this is going to be a special night, where the orchestra will have as much or more youthful enthusiasm than the rock musicians. Anyone that has seen our VH1 ‘Behind The Music’ knows of the band's dysfunction years ago. The 2006 Styx line-up though, has found a way to put the FUN back in dysfunction...!!! It's going to be a night of powerful music and powerful FUN...!!!!! I can't wait....!!!



Styx’s Tommy Shaw adds, “Imagine this--a 115 piece orchestra with a 40 member chorus, all between the ages of 13 and 19, performing two hours of our STYX music with us. The excitement is down right palpable. This experience has been electrifying to us ever since we were invited by them several months ago. Let’s hear it for music education!”



“Styx understands the value of sharing the magic – we are looking forward to dramatically expanding our universe through this collaboration, says Liza Grossman, Director of CYO. “CYO is filled with brilliant musicians and this marriage with STYX is going to be a concert that will inspire people for years to come. We are fanning the flame that ignites the energy for continued music education.”



“Styx is a long time favorite of Blossom Music Center concert goers. We are thrilled to have them return for this historic performance with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra,” says Tim McGrath, Regional Director of Marketing, House of Blues Concerts, Midwest. “It’s a win-win for all involved; the Youth Orchestra gets the experience and education of performing with one of the most acclaimed popular touring artists (Styx), fans get to hear their favorite hits performed with orchestral arrangement at the summer home of the Cleveland Orchestra and the members of Styx get to be the conduit to it all.”



Funded in part by the George Gund Foundation the Kulas Foundation, the Ohio Arts Council and the Plain Dealer, CYO’s ROCK the ORCHESTRA project celebrates music education and the convergence of classical and popular music. This educational endeavor gives students the opportunity to explore how an interest in popular music can be applied to classical music performance studies. Previous CYO concert collaborations have included guest performances by Jon Anderson, Pat Benatar, Graham Nash and Ray Manzarek. This concert will be recorded for an upcoming television special.



Tickets for the May 25th performances will go on sale Friday March 24th at 10 AM through Ticketmaster Charge-By-Phone: 216-241-2121 or 330-945-9400, at all Ticketmaster retail ticket centers, via ticketmaster.com, and the Blossom Music Center Box Office.


The award winning Contemporary Youth Orchestra (CYO) is a nonprofit youth orchestra, based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, and is in residence at Cleveland State University. CYO is the first and only youth orchestra in the country dedicated exclusively to the study and performance of contemporary orchestral literature. By the end of the 11th season, CYO will have performed 42 world premieres, all with the composers present. CYO is the recipient of the prestigious Northern Ohio Live Award of Achievement: Classical Music/Opera Category.



Styx was the first band to have four consecutive triple platinum albums (The Grand Illusion, Pieces Of Eight, Cornerstone, and #1 Paradise Theatre). Since their debut in 1972, they’ve also earned double platinum, platinum and five gold albums. Lady was the first of 16 Top 40’s, among which also includes Blue Collar Man (Long Nights), and Fooling Yourself. The video for their 1981 Top 10 single Too Much Time on my Hands aired in the first hour of MTV's life. Big Bang Theory, released in May 2005, features their hit remake of I Am The Walrus, and charted at #46, making it the fourth consecutive decade that Styx has had an album in the Top 50.



After a 1999 metamorphosis, Styx re-established itself as a dynamic live act over the course of 600-plus shows and four new live albums. Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitars), James “JY” Young (vocals, guitars), Lawrence Gowan (vocals, keyboards), Todd Sucherman (drums) and Ricky Phillips (bass guitar, backing vocals) will continue to tour the world, having performed more live concerts than the previous 20 years combined. Original bass player Chuck Panozzo also appears on the album and performs live with the band at select concert dates.

Is it just me or are these press reports always written now with a bias against Dennis?

Examples
"Top 10 hits including Too Much Time on My Hands and Foolin Yourself"..

Huh? "Too Much Time" was Styx's LOWEST charting top 10 single at #9 and Foolin Yourself peaked at #29.

"Video of Too much Time on my hands played in first hour of MTV's life" Uh..who cares?

No mention of 3 top 10 singles in three different decades. No mention of the band's biggest hits Babe, Show Me The Way, Mr. Roboto, Best of Times. Don't Let It End etc. I am surprised they were able to stomach mentioning Lady and Come Sail Away. And of course, what would a Styx write up be without Blue Collar Man?!?

Lots of mis-information being put out there by this version of Styx. They really do think that they can alter history by simply not mentioning those things that they aren't into.

It really is quite funny.

[ChicagoSTYX]

If I remember correctly DDY’s live CD reads…The Music of STYX. And his Broadway CD had a sticker on the cover with the word STYX on it as did his 3 other albums and his greatest "HIT" CD. It would be imposable to see the cover of a new DDY CD since there is not a new CD to see. Probably never will be unless it’s a live CD or a CD of remakes with one or two new songs on it that he will be selling from his basement along with a new book from his wife who I wouldn’t be surprised to see listed as singing back up on the songs.

[ChicagoSTYX]

Is it just me or are these press reports always written now with a bias against Dennis?

Examples
"Top 10 hits including Too Much Time on My Hands and Foolin Yourself"..

Huh? "Too Much Time" was Styx's LOWEST charting top 10 single at #9 and Foolin Yourself peaked at #29.

"Video of Too much Time on my hands played in first hour of MTV's life" Uh..who cares?

No mention of 3 top 10 singles in three different decades. No mention of the band's biggest hits Babe, Show Me The Way, Mr. Roboto, Best of Times. Don't Let It End etc. I am surprised they were able to stomach mentioning Lady and Come Sail Away. And of course, what would a Styx write up be without Blue Collar Man?!?

Lots of mis-information being put out there by this version of Styx. They really do think that they can alter history by simply not mentioning those things that they aren't into.

It really is quite funny.

If Roboto, Best of Times, and Babe (all songs they do not play) were listed in the add you would have been claiming false advertising. So what’s the deal? You can’t have it both ways. DDY is not a member of STYX…..Get over it!

btw. the band did not write this press report.

[SuiteMadameBlue]

ChicagoStyx wrote:

If I remember correctly DDY’s live CD reads…The Music of STYX.

Okay, that I'll give you.

And his Broadway CD had a sticker on the cover with the word STYX on it as did his 3 other albums and his greatest "HIT" CD.

What, a sticker??? Mine never had "Styx" stickers on it. I think you're dreaming - LOL

It would be imposable to see the cover of a new DDY CD since there is not a new CD to see.

I thought you probably seen it since you knew it had "Styx" written on it - LOL

Probably never will be unless it’s a live CD or a CD of remakes with one or two new songs on it that he will be selling from his basement along with a new book from his wife who I wouldn’t be surprised to see listed as singing back up on the songs.

I don't think Suzanne's next book will be ready when this cd is released. I don't recall there will be "remakes" or "cover" songs, even though I really would love him to remake "Whole Lotta Love", do you think he'll do that??? I want that !!

[SuiteMadameBlue]

Annie wrote:

"Video of Too much Time on my hands played in first hour of MTV's life" Uh..who cares?

They're wrong anyway, like usual. The first day MTV aired "Rockin' The Paradise" was #10 and "The Best of Times" was #31.

[ChicagoSTYX]

I don't think Suzanne's next book will be ready when this cd is released. I don't recall there will be "remakes" or "cover" songs, even though I really would love him to remake "Whole Lotta Love", do you think he'll do that??? I want that !!

Yes, there was a sticker on the plastic wrapper of his Broadway CD. I’ll try to get a scan of it for you.

Whole Lotta Love……no, but maybe

After the lovin
Please release me
My melody of love
The girl from Ipanema
Tiny bubbles
On the street where you live (oops, he already did that one)
Afternoon delight
For the good times
King of the road
Puff the magic dragon
Playground in my mind
The theme from HR Puff and Stuff

[SuiteMadameBlue]

Hey smarty pants, (I'm being nice), LOL, yes scan the sticker. I have to see this.

Nice song selections, NOT!!

ChicagoStyx: Did you ever hear Dennis sing "Whole Lotta Love" ????? Did you ????????

If not, let me know I'll send it to you.

BTW, did you know that "Jimmy" kid from H.R. Pufenstuf died recently?? That used to be one of my favorite shows when I was little on Saturday mornings.

[DeeJaySTYX]

Actually Suite, His Ultimate collection had a sticker on it saying "The Voice Of Styx".. So I would believe what ChicagoStyx is saying is true.

[DeeJaySTYX]

I just think it's funny that all the critics who blasted Dennis for being backed by an orchestra (especially the two people who pass themselves off as DJs here in Rockford in which the other Classic Rock channel refers to them as the Female Beavis and Butt-Head) and now this line-up is performing with an orchestra(btw which I'm not against, It should be a good show with the right orchestrations), all I can say is the shoe is on the other foot..

[bugsymalone]

I think how Current Styx advertises itself is ok. A few years back I would have been a little ticked, but it makes sense for the group as it is now. Chicago is right. Dennis is not a member of this lineup of Styx and this lineup should have the option to dump him from any mentions in their advertising.

And anyway, true Classic Styx fans would know what is missing from this concert when they attend. They might want to hear Suite Madame Blue, Mr. Roboto, even Babe. But they will not get it.

My only problem with this entire orchestra extravaganza has been the commentary of Tommy Shaw and James Young. Hypocrisy in the extreme. But no surprise.

Bugsy

[ChicagoSTYX]

Hey smarty pants, (I'm being nice), LOL, yes scan the sticker. I have to see this.

Nice song selections, NOT!!

I think he would do a fine job on those songs.

ChicagoStyx: Did you ever hear Dennis sing "Whole Lotta Love" ????? Did you ????????

If not, let me know I'll send it to you

.

I never knew he recorded it. I would love to hear it!

BTW, did you know that "Jimmy" kid from H.R. Pufenstuf died recently?? That used to be one of my favorite shows when I was little on Saturday mornings.

Yes, Jack Wild died of cancer

[SuiteMadameBlue]

DeeJay wrote:

Actually Suite, His Ultimate collection had a sticker on it saying "The Voice Of Styx".. So I would believe what ChicagoStyx is saying is true.

I believe you, but I still don't believe ChicagoStyx

I'll wait until I see the scan. Were these stickers on when the cd/album was released? I have some of his original albums still sealed and I didn't see any stickers. I'll have to find another box of Styx stuff and check those out.

[Monker]

And, this is what I hate about this forum. What SHOULD BE a thread about a Styx performing with an orchestra has turned into bullshit because people can't handle themselves.

It's the same thing that happened with BBT. When Styx released the CD/DVD, the same thing will happen yet again.

What's the point of talking about Styx here if this is how it always turns out?

[Ash]

Yes, there was a sticker on the plastic wrapper of his Broadway CD. I’ll try to get a scan of it for you.

The broadway album was done before the band reunited. What does it really fucking matter anyway?

[Ash]

And, this is what I hate about this forum. What SHOULD BE a thread about a Styx performing with an orchestra has turned into bullshit because people can't handle themselves.

It's the same thing that happened with BBT. When Styx released the CD/DVD, the same thing will happen yet again.

What's the point of talking about Styx here if this is how it always turns out?

If you can't take the heat - get out of the kitchen. Stop complaining about what people talk about. I frankly get tired of people bitching about what people are talking about.

[DeeJaySTYX]

Gee Monker, I didn't think you cared about these sit-down shows...

[SuiteMadameBlue]

SirMonker wrote:

And, this is what I hate about this forum. What SHOULD BE a thread about a Styx performing with an orchestra has turned into bullshit because people can't handle themselves.

Almost every thread that has been on here has gone off-topic, big deal. I don't think I said anything bad about the current line-up doing the orchestra show. Sure I joked before and predicted it, it was bound to happen. I don't think I tore it apart. Just hope they don't do "Miss America" with the orchestra, it sounds horrid with an orchestra.

I was just having fun with ChicagoStyx, he knows it. I was being sarcastic with the stickers. Sheesh, I was just having a little fun.

Do you ever have fun?? OMG !

[Monker]

I was just having fun with ChicagoStyx, he knows it. I was being sarcastic with the stickers. Sheesh, I was just having a little fun.

Do you ever have fun?? OMG !

Contrary to what you may think, the forum doesn't revolve around you. I was not talking specificaly about you, or anybody else. The topic itself has gone completely astray.

[SuiteMadameBlue]

Oh please Monker, really. No duh it doesn't revolve me

[Monker]

Oh please Monker, really. No duh it doesn't revolve me

Well, it must. You take every post I make and view it as some kinda personal slant towards you.

[styxfanNH]

and here I thought JY was going to get slammed for the fun in dysfunctional lilne.

[classicstyxfan]

Personally, I find the bickering here to be quite amusing, on all sides. Maybe I am not a true fan of either camp, because I cant get mad, agitated or any other emotion to flare because of other posters opinions here.......

Not meant to be critical of anyone else here, I truly enjoy the passion displayed here, and that most of the time its without personal attacks of any kind. ( that's not true everywhere you look these days....... )

As for the orchestra and choir show, if its done well, and as big as it sounds like it will be, this is one I might pony up for it it were professionally recorded....sounds like it could be a great DVD too. of course, the sound board guy could pull a "Linda McCartney" and forget to turn on ol' LG's microphone and I wouldnt mind........

thats a great Wings story by the way, Paul eventually found out, and was he pissed off ! sound guy was fired on the spot, but many fans probably enjoyed the show more..........