OMG?? What next? Styx & Orchestra

[SuiteMadameBlue]

Okay, let's get the party started, again - LOL

I know Styx was going to change their set list for 2006, but MORE Dennis songs? UGH

"BABE"?????????????

http://www.tbca.com/index.htm

Styx in 2006!! Don't miss one of rock and roll's greatest acts when they hit our Stage on April 5, 2006! Original band members Tommy Shaw (guitar/vocals), James Young (guitar/vocals), Chuck Panozzo (bass/vocals) are joined by Todd Sucherman, Rick Phillips and Canada's own Lawrence Gowan (vocals/keyboards) will perform such classics as "Babe", "Lady", "Come Sail Away", "Show Me the Way", "Too Much Time on My Hands"...the list goes on and on!!!

[sadie65]

Okay, let's get the party started, again - LOL

I know Styx was going to change their set list for 2006, but MORE Dennis songs? UGH

"BABE"?????????????

http://www.tbca.com/index.htm

Styx in 2006!! Don't miss one of rock and roll's greatest acts when they hit our Stage on April 5, 2006! Original band members Tommy Shaw (guitar/vocals), James Young (guitar/vocals), Chuck Panozzo (bass/vocals) are joined by Todd Sucherman, Rick Phillips and Canada's own Lawrence Gowan (vocals/keyboards) will perform such classics as "Babe", "Lady", "Come Sail Away", "Show Me the Way", "Too Much Time on My Hands"...the list goes on and on!!!

Sorry Scott...but I've heard Gowan do this one. While not a favorite of mine...please let someone other than Gowan perform Babe. Please????

[bugsymalone]

:wink:



Styx in 2006!! Don't miss one of rock and roll's greatest acts when they hit our Stage on April 5, 2006! Original band members Tommy Shaw (guitar/vocals), James Young (guitar/vocals), Chuck Panozzo (bass/vocals) are joined by Todd Sucherman, Rick Phillips and Canada's own Lawrence Gowan (vocals/keyboards) will perform such classics as "Babe", "Lady", "Come Sail Away", "Show Me the Way", "Too Much Time on My Hands"...the list goes on and on!!!

Oh pleeze!

Bugsy

[SuiteMadameBlue]

You know, this is a fact, call the venue and ask the box office how many people called to see if Dennis will be performing with Styx at this concert.

Seriously.

I'll bet any money that the song titles on the above website will be changed WITHIN THIS HOUR!!!

Just a hunch

[Angiekay]

I wouldn't worry too much. My guess is that the venue saw "Styx" was coming and picked the songs they "knew". Much like that that guy on Ebay who posted a picture of Styx for Journey, or venues who still promote Dennis with the band, people just don't take the time to research websites or update themselves with what is going on. The last time THIS Styx did Babe was in Japan, just because that song is HUGE HUGE HUGE over there and they were asked by the promoters to do it.

[Zan]

I wouldn't worry too much. My guess is that the venue saw "Styx" was coming and picked the songs they "knew". Much like that that guy on Ebay who posted a picture of Styx for Journey, or venues who still promote Dennis with the band, people just don't take the time to research websites or update themselves with what is going on. The last time THIS Styx did Babe was in Japan, just because that song is HUGE HUGE HUGE over there and they were asked by the promoters to do it.

True, Angie....But, there is almost no joy in pointing out the obvious to those who insist on ignoring it. You do know this paragraph was a complete waste of time, right? LOL

[sadie65]

True, Angie....But, there is almost no joy in pointing out the obvious to those who insist on ignoring it. You do know this paragraph was a complete waste of time, right? LOL

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Such a lofty view you hold of people here

I think most here do indeed know the reality of the situation. At least I hope so after all this time.

[bugsymalone]

Such a lofty view you hold of people here Wink

I think most here do indeed know the reality of the situation. At least I hope so after all this time.

Of course we know it is the promoters, venues, etc. But it DOES get old. It seems after THIS long, some of these people booking Current Styx would know what was going on.

Bugsy

[kansas666]

You do know this paragraph was a complete waste of time, right?

No it wasn't a waste of time. It was put there to sell tickets. Promoters do it all the time.

[Angiekay]

I wouldn't worry too much. My guess is that the venue saw "Styx" was coming and picked the songs they "knew". Much like that that guy on Ebay who posted a picture of Styx for Journey, or venues who still promote Dennis with the band, people just don't take the time to research websites or update themselves with what is going on. The last time THIS Styx did Babe was in Japan, just because that song is HUGE HUGE HUGE over there and they were asked by the promoters to do it.

True, Angie....But, there is almost no joy in pointing out the obvious to those who insist on ignoring it. You do know this paragraph was a complete waste of time, right? LOL

I figure there are a lot of people on this board that spout off about nothing and get away with it, so I might as well join them!

[Angiekay]

You do know this paragraph was a complete waste of time, right?

No it wasn't a waste of time. It was put there to sell tickets. Promoters do it all the time.

I believe she was talking about MY paragraph, not the original one.

[SuiteMadameBlue]

It's not the band's fault or problem with how they're being promoted. It's the band's management, well every band's management, should be sending the promo information to the promoter's on what to use.

These promoter's know what's going on when they are promoting Styx. They've been around for a few years or so They didn't check with the Magic 8 ball on which bands to pick, they do their homework.

I personally think the band management is doing this just to get me all fired up - LOL It's working guys

Angie or anyone out there, did you hear the Japan version of "Babe"? What did you think if you did? Seriously, honest opinions.

[Angiekay]

Angie or anyone out there, did you hear the Japan version of "Babe"? What did you think if you did? Seriously, honest opinions.

I heard about it second hand from a friend who was at the shows they played it at. If I remember correctly, it wasn't uh...very good.(ala Gowan's Best of Times)

[swwskj]

I have heard the Larry sung version of Babe. Lets just say it's not his best effort. It even makes his version of Rockin' the Paradise sound good.

[bugsymalone]

I figure there are a lot of people on this board that spout off about nothing and get away with it, so I might as well join them!

I think we all "spout off about nothing" from time to time. But a lot of us have fun with it. Some seem to have a problem with it, though. But that's ok. It takes all sorts to make a world....and a board.

Bugsy

[sadie65]

I have heard the Larry sung version of Babe. Lets just say it's not his best effort. It even makes his version of Rockin' the Paradise sound good.

I concur. I sincerely have tried to like Larry's singing. However those two...shuddering at the memory.....

[DarrenUK]

PLEASEEEEEEEE NOOOOOOOOOOOO

I THOUGHT IDE HEARD THE LAST OF BABE FOREVER AT A STYX SHOW.........WHAT NEXT FIRST BLOODY TIME !!!!!!!!

LEAVE THE SONG FOR DENNIS TO TELL EVERYONE HOW MANY YEARS HE HAS BEEN MARRIED AT HIS OWN SHOW

[Zan]

Such a lofty view you hold of people here Wink

I think most here do indeed know the reality of the situation. At least I hope so after all this time.

Of course we know it is the promoters, venues, etc. But it DOES get old. It seems after THIS long, some of these people booking Current Styx would know what was going on.

You're assuming that these people care about Styx half or even 1/10th as much about Styx as we do. And even if they did "know what's going on," they're a PROMOTER. It's their job to PROMOTE a show. That means, mentioning hits the casual person might recognize to get them to buy tickets. Once they're in the door, the promoter could give two shits whether or not they actually play the stuff listed, and 97% of the time, the casual fan doesn't notice much either.

Seriously, if it's getting old, then stop micromanaging it. If you no longer appreciate Styx because DDY is gone, then stop following the tour schedule and promotion tactics. Unless, of course, you're looking for something to bitch about...in which case, you've no one to blame but yourself when you get sick of seeing it.

[bugsymalone]

Unless, of course, you're looking for something to bitch about...in which case, you've no one to blame but yourself when you get sick of seeing it.

Well of COURSE that is my motivation!

If you no longer appreciate Styx because DDY is gone, then stop following the tour schedule and promotion tactics.

I just respond to what is posted here. Believe me. I don't go looking to see what is going on in the Current Styx world.
Sorry if my comments and responses bother you. I have an idea! Just skip over my posts if you have a problem with them.

Bugsy

[Zan]

Unless, of course, you're looking for something to bitch about...in which case, you've no one to blame but yourself when you get sick of seeing it.

Well of COURSE that is my motivation!

If you no longer appreciate Styx because DDY is gone, then stop following the tour schedule and promotion tactics.

I just respond to what is posted here. Believe me. I don't go looking to see what is going on in the Current Styx world.
Sorry if my comments and responses bother you. I have an idea! Just skip over my posts if you have a problem with them.

What? And let the petty Styx slamming go unchecked? Shirley, you can't be serious.

Besides, I wasn't addressing YOU exclusively or directly. I'm addressing everyone who keeps asking the same "rhetorical" questions, when all of it has been discussed and re-discussed over a thousand times in the last 6 years, and presents them as though they're being asked for the first time.

Likewise, those who have a problem with a promoter using past Styx hits as bait to get audiences in the door, maybe THEY should skip over that and save themselves (and the rest of us) the grief!

I respond to what's posted here as well. Too bad half of it is riddled with trite bitterness like that of a pre-teen who never got over his parent's separation.

[swwskj]

Nope no bitterness there.

Zan, I do agree with you though. EVERYONE who reads here sees bitterness in half of what they read.

Well except for me that is.

[Zan]

Nope no bitterness there.

Zan, I do agree with you though. EVERYONE who reads here sees bitterness in half of what they read.

Well except for me that is.

There really isn't any. LOL...Unless being fed up is the same as being bitter.

Although, you remind me of an online interview I did with Glen one time, and I saked him "What's the trick to surviving the Jersey highways?" His answer was "Assume everyone else is Helen Keller." Then he said, "But let's get something straight: Everyone drives like sh*t - 'cept me."

I can only imagine. This is the same guy who says he does some of his best writing in the car. LOL

[swwskj]

Did you really 'sak' Glen? I mean I've had my suspicions...

[bugsymalone]

What? And let the petty Styx slamming go unchecked? Shirley, you can't be serious.

Besides, I wasn't addressing YOU exclusively or directly. I'm addressing everyone who keeps asking the same "rhetorical" questions, when all of it has been discussed and re-discussed over a thousand times in the last 6 years, and presents them as though they're being asked for the first time.

Likewise, those who have a problem with a promoter using past Styx hits as bait to get audiences in the door, maybe THEY should skip over that and save themselves (and the rest of us) the grief!

I respond to what's posted here as well. Too bad half of it is riddled with trite bitterness like that of a pre-teen who never got over his parent's separation.

Don't call me Shirley!!

Y'know. We aren't discussing the fate of the world here. I think we all spout off, but we also have some fun discussions and I think that is what this place is all about. "Shirley" is for me!

Bugsy[/i]

[SuiteMadameBlue]

Guilty as charged, again.

Okay, I'm done. Can't make promises, but I'll try to behave on here. I'll just go back to my normal babbling posts.

[classicstyxfan]

Isn't the redundant complaining about the redundant posts also redundant ?????

I did I say redundant in this redundant post yet ???

[Zan]

I think we all spout off, but we also have some fun discussions and I think that is what this place is all about. "Shirley" is for me! Bugsy

Shirley, the fun stuff is great - the rest of it ruins it a lot of the time.

[sadie65]

I think we all spout off, but we also have some fun discussions and I think that is what this place is all about. "Shirley" is for me! Bugsy

Shirley, the fun stuff is great - the rest of it ruins it a lot of the time.

ah yes...but misery loves company. Shirley would know that.

[styxfanNH]

Styx in 2006!! Don't miss one of rock and roll's greatest acts when they hit our Stage on April 5, 2006! Original band members Tommy Shaw (guitar/vocals), James Young (guitar/vocals), Chuck Panozzo (bass/vocals) are joined by Todd Sucherman, Rick Phillips and Canada's own Lawrence Gowan (vocals/keyboards) will perform such classics as "Renegade", " Snowblind", "Too Much Time on My Hands"...the list goes on and on!!!

OK, they changed it. Hope everyone is happy.

[bugsymalone]

Styx in 2006!! Don't miss one of rock and roll's greatest acts when they hit our Stage on April 5, 2006! Original band members Tommy Shaw (guitar/vocals), James Young (guitar/vocals), Chuck Panozzo (bass/vocals) are joined by Todd Sucherman, Rick Phillips and Canada's own Lawrence Gowan (vocals/keyboards) will perform such classics as "Renegade", " Snowblind", "Too Much Time on My Hands"...the list goes on and on!!!

OK, they changed it. Hope everyone is happy.

Suite was right. Again!

Bugsy