No Festa For Classic..........

[classicstyxfan]

I was afraid this might happen......my trip to Milwaukee area tomorrow was just cancelled, and I won't be at the DDY show at Festa tomorrow night.

To those that are going, enjoy the show, and be sure to post your reviews
here to make me feel bad.

If any of you will be at the lost treasures show in Rockford, hopefully I will see/meet you there.

-Classic

[froy]

I was afraid this might happen......my trip to Milwaukee area tomorrow was just cancelled, and I won't be at the DDY show at Festa tomorrow night.

To those that are going, enjoy the show, and be sure to post your reviews
here to make me feel bad.

If any of you will be at the lost treasures show in Rockford, hopefully I will see/meet you there.

-Classic

Sorry to hear that was looking forward to meeting you

[SuiteMadameBlue]

Classic, I'm sorry to hear that too. I hope things will change for you somehow and you can make it down there. I was looking forward to meeting you and I was looking forward to see you and Froy meet - LOL I'll take a lot of pictures for you

I'm sure Dennis will be back to Milwaukee

Take Care

[sadie65]

Very sorry you can't make it. We will fill you in. Good luck with Rockford.

[classicstyxfan]

Rockford is on a Saturday........and it's a lost treasures show.

I'll be there !

[classicstyxfan]

I'm gonna put in DDY's live CD at 8:00 and try to envision the fun y'all are having tonight .... enjoy the show !

[sadie65]

Last night, I spent a glorious night on the waterfront of Lake
Michigan. There beneath the most beautiful moon, we the fans were
treated to a wonderful show, by Mr. DeYoung, his band, Amick Byram,
and the orchestra conducted by Arnie Roth.

The crowd was filled with a very young, very enthusiastic group of
people. We had the joy of watching 20 year old men singing their
hearts out to Lady and various other songs. And while no photography
was allowed, let me just say that we saw masses of cell phones put to
use throuhgout the night, most notably during Mr. Roboto. The reaction
to that song was amazing. It definitely rocked the house.

There were several standing ovations last night, all well deserved.
Show Me The Way (marred by problematic microphones), Suite Madame
Blue, and With Every Heartbeat. A twist on WEH...Dennis sang Frollo's
part. What a treat!

Tommy Dziallo had several guitar solos last night, with a very long,
tremendously done solo at the end of Desert Moon. Scorching!

We got the pleasure of doing a sing along to Best of Times, were
enthralled with Pieces of Eight and Castle Walls. As I looked out over
the crowd, I was again struck by how well these songs, all of them,
were known and loved by people. It truly must be gratifying to know
that the words you wrote so long ago still resonate so much for people.

SPOILER: The new back up singer replacing Dawn Marie is a lovely lady
named Kate Milan. She has a nice voice and some large shoes to fill.
While I am sure there were nerves, she was a trooper and I wish her
continued success in her new role.

While the sound was unfortunately muddy and the microphones were
uncooperative at times, those factors took nothing away from watching
the man in his element. After having the good fortune to see him
perform so many times, I am still just as excited at the prospect of
seeing him again.

I spent the eveing side by side with friends (waving at Suite, Froy, Bugsy, and Evil Eyes) absorbing and appreciating
all that surrounded us. We sang, clapped, rocked and bopped and
watched Dennis do what he does so well.

At the end, a beautiful fireworks show capped the evening. There are
few ways to have a better evening. Thank you as always. You and your
band do your jobs very very well. Can't wait until the show...

Viva Festa!

[SuiteMadameBlue]

Classic, I wish you were there!!!

"Pieces of Eight" was AWESOME!!! It was a great time with a lot of great friends. Before the show in the afternoon I introduced the band to my son and took a lot of pictures. When the show started he kept saying I met that guy and that guy, etc. It was fun to see his excitement.

During the sound check they played "Queen of Spades", I was hoping they would've played that one last night but they only had 2 hours to play. It looks like I have to go to Rockford to hear this one live again

Here's the set list from last night:

Overture
Grand Illusion
Lady
Desert Moon
Lorelei (with Eine Kleine Nachtmusic Intro)
Pieces of Eight
Show Me The Way
Castle Walls
Mr. Roboto
Don't Let It End (with Claire de Lune Intro)
Light Up
Suite Madame Blue
Esmerelda
With Every Heartbeat
Rockin' The Paradise
Babe
Best of Times
Come Sail Away

[bugsymalone]

Hey all. I am still in Brookfield, getting ready to go to the airport in a little bit.

They have a nice computer room here, so guess who is hogging it?!!

Classic, sorry you could not share in the merriment. We all had a grand time the whole day.

Sadie's review says it all. Dennis was in great voice all night and I was surprised at some of the vocal things he did knowing he had to sing tomorrow night. He is nothing if not a great entertainer and gives his all every time.

I had a grand time with Suite and her little "Suite" son.

Now I am ready for another Lost Treasures show!!

Bugsy

[SuiteMadameBlue]

ROCKFORD Bugsy!! I got talked into it last night, maybe we can talk you into coming back - LOL

Lost Treasures shows are the way to go!!

Did we slap Froy at all????? I owe him 5 slaps - LOL At least I lost over 5 pounds last night going back and forth with tickets and parking passes - LOL