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August Zadra (Guitar ’89) is touring across the US and Canada as guitarist and singer with Dennis DeYoung, a founding member of STYX. The audition came about after DeYoung’s son discovered Zadra performing on YouTube with a STYX tribute band.

Describing the audition itself, August added some relevant advice for aspiring pro guitar players. “One big point that I would like to make is that the only reason I got this gig is because I can sing. I think this addresses a critical point for the guitar community – we all need to be the best overall musicians we can be, rather than “just” the best guitarist/instrumentalist we can be. I never considered myself a guitar-playing singer- rather, I was always a guitarist who also sang. The day I met Dennis, he must have said a half-dozen times that this gig is ‘all about the vocals.’”

LtVanish wrote:This guy is the real deal, he can sing and play! Talk about completely changing Dennis' band I could not believe my ears last night. The thing that really stood out last night is the singing and background vocals by far the best I have heard in a long time at a live concert. It is refreshing to see to hear great background vocals and nothing prerecorded at all. These guys were spot on last night. I did a search on August and found this little article that describes August's audition for Dennis.

August Zadra (Guitar ’89) is touring across the US and Canada as guitarist and singer with Dennis DeYoung, a founding member of STYX. The audition came about after DeYoung’s son discovered Zadra performing on YouTube with a STYX tribute band.

Describing the audition itself, August added some relevant advice for aspiring pro guitar players. “One big point that I would like to make is that the only reason I got this gig is because I can sing. I think this addresses a critical point for the guitar community – we all need to be the best overall musicians we can be, rather than “just” the best guitarist/instrumentalist we can be. I never considered myself a guitar-playing singer- rather, I was always a guitarist who also sang. The day I met Dennis, he must have said a half-dozen times that this gig is ‘all about the vocals.’”

LtVanish wrote:This guy is the real deal, he can sing and play! Talk about completely changing Dennis' band I could not believe my ears last night. The thing that really stood out last night is the singing and background vocals by far the best I have heard in a long time at a live concert. It is refreshing to see to hear great background vocals and nothing prerecorded at all. These guys were spot on last night. I did a search on August and found this little article that describes August's audition for Dennis.

August Zadra (Guitar ’89) is touring across the US and Canada as guitarist and singer with Dennis DeYoung, a founding member of STYX. The audition came about after DeYoung’s son discovered Zadra performing on YouTube with a STYX tribute band.

Describing the audition itself, August added some relevant advice for aspiring pro guitar players. “One big point that I would like to make is that the only reason I got this gig is because I can sing. I think this addresses a critical point for the guitar community – we all need to be the best overall musicians we can be, rather than “just” the best guitarist/instrumentalist we can be. I never considered myself a guitar-playing singer- rather, I was always a guitarist who also sang. The day I met Dennis, he must have said a half-dozen times that this gig is ‘all about the vocals.’”

froy wrote:

Funny thing he looks like a young Roger Hodgson

brywool wrote:

LtVanish wrote:This guy is the real deal, he can sing and play! Talk about completely changing Dennis' band I could not believe my ears last night. The thing that really stood out last night is the singing and background vocals by far the best I have heard in a long time at a live concert. It is refreshing to see to hear great background vocals and nothing prerecorded at all. These guys were spot on last night. I did a search on August and found this little article that describes August's audition for Dennis.

August Zadra (Guitar ’89) is touring across the US and Canada as guitarist and singer with Dennis DeYoung, a founding member of STYX. The audition came about after DeYoung’s son discovered Zadra performing on YouTube with a STYX tribute band.

Describing the audition itself, August added some relevant advice for aspiring pro guitar players. “One big point that I would like to make is that the only reason I got this gig is because I can sing. I think this addresses a critical point for the guitar community – we all need to be the best overall musicians we can be, rather than “just” the best guitarist/instrumentalist we can be. I never considered myself a guitar-playing singer- rather, I was always a guitarist who also sang. The day I met Dennis, he must have said a half-dozen times that this gig is ‘all about the vocals.’”

Styx tribute band. Cool. Actually putting one of those together myself...

brywool wrote:

LtVanish wrote:This guy is the real deal, he can sing and play! Talk about completely changing Dennis' band I could not believe my ears last night. The thing that really stood out last night is the singing and background vocals by far the best I have heard in a long time at a live concert. It is refreshing to see to hear great background vocals and nothing prerecorded at all. These guys were spot on last night. I did a search on August and found this little article that describes August's audition for Dennis.

August Zadra (Guitar ’89) is touring across the US and Canada as guitarist and singer with Dennis DeYoung, a founding member of STYX. The audition came about after DeYoung’s son discovered Zadra performing on YouTube with a STYX tribute band.

Describing the audition itself, August added some relevant advice for aspiring pro guitar players. “One big point that I would like to make is that the only reason I got this gig is because I can sing. I think this addresses a critical point for the guitar community – we all need to be the best overall musicians we can be, rather than “just” the best guitarist/instrumentalist we can be. I never considered myself a guitar-playing singer- rather, I was always a guitarist who also sang. The day I met Dennis, he must have said a half-dozen times that this gig is ‘all about the vocals.’”

Styx tribute band. Cool. Actually putting one of those together myself...

Everett wrote:

brywool wrote:

LtVanish wrote:This guy is the real deal, he can sing and play! Talk about completely changing Dennis' band I could not believe my ears last night. The thing that really stood out last night is the singing and background vocals by far the best I have heard in a long time at a live concert. It is refreshing to see to hear great background vocals and nothing prerecorded at all. These guys were spot on last night. I did a search on August and found this little article that describes August's audition for Dennis.

August Zadra (Guitar ’89) is touring across the US and Canada as guitarist and singer with Dennis DeYoung, a founding member of STYX. The audition came about after DeYoung’s son discovered Zadra performing on YouTube with a STYX tribute band.

Describing the audition itself, August added some relevant advice for aspiring pro guitar players. “One big point that I would like to make is that the only reason I got this gig is because I can sing. I think this addresses a critical point for the guitar community – we all need to be the best overall musicians we can be, rather than “just” the best guitarist/instrumentalist we can be. I never considered myself a guitar-playing singer- rather, I was always a guitarist who also sang. The day I met Dennis, he must have said a half-dozen times that this gig is ‘all about the vocals.’”

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Styx tribute band. Cool. Actually putting one of those together myself...

Journey's not working for you huh?

Everett wrote:

brywool wrote:

LtVanish wrote:This guy is the real deal, he can sing and play! Talk about completely changing Dennis' band I could not believe my ears last night. The thing that really stood out last night is the singing and background vocals by far the best I have heard in a long time at a live concert. It is refreshing to see to hear great background vocals and nothing prerecorded at all. These guys were spot on last night. I did a search on August and found this little article that describes August's audition for Dennis.

August Zadra (Guitar ’89) is touring across the US and Canada as guitarist and singer with Dennis DeYoung, a founding member of STYX. The audition came about after DeYoung’s son discovered Zadra performing on YouTube with a STYX tribute band.

Describing the audition itself, August added some relevant advice for aspiring pro guitar players. “One big point that I would like to make is that the only reason I got this gig is because I can sing. I think this addresses a critical point for the guitar community – we all need to be the best overall musicians we can be, rather than “just” the best guitarist/instrumentalist we can be. I never considered myself a guitar-playing singer- rather, I was always a guitarist who also sang. The day I met Dennis, he must have said a half-dozen times that this gig is ‘all about the vocals.’”

Styx tribute band. Cool. Actually putting one of those together myself...

Journey's not working for you huh?

bugsymalone wrote:

froy wrote:

Funny thing he looks like a young Roger Hodgson

Just from the photos and a few videos I have seen, he reminds me a bit of Robin Zander from Cheap Trick. Not a bad thing at all!


Bugsy

LtVanish wrote:

brywool wrote:

LtVanish wrote:This guy is the real deal, he can sing and play! Talk about completely changing Dennis' band I could not believe my ears last night. The thing that really stood out last night is the singing and background vocals by far the best I have heard in a long time at a live concert. It is refreshing to see to hear great background vocals and nothing prerecorded at all. These guys were spot on last night. I did a search on August and found this little article that describes August's audition for Dennis.

August Zadra (Guitar ’89) is touring across the US and Canada as guitarist and singer with Dennis DeYoung, a founding member of STYX. The audition came about after DeYoung’s son discovered Zadra performing on YouTube with a STYX tribute band.

Describing the audition itself, August added some relevant advice for aspiring pro guitar players. “One big point that I would like to make is that the only reason I got this gig is because I can sing. I think this addresses a critical point for the guitar community – we all need to be the best overall musicians we can be, rather than “just” the best guitarist/instrumentalist we can be. I never considered myself a guitar-playing singer- rather, I was always a guitarist who also sang. The day I met Dennis, he must have said a half-dozen times that this gig is ‘all about the vocals.’”

Styx tribute band. Cool. Actually putting one of those together myself...

Really? That is cool, what will the name be? Are you guys going to cover the Wooden Nickel years?

brywool wrote:

LtVanish wrote:

brywool wrote:

LtVanish wrote:This guy is the real deal, he can sing and play! Talk about completely changing Dennis' band I could not believe my ears last night. The thing that really stood out last night is the singing and background vocals by far the best I have heard in a long time at a live concert. It is refreshing to see to hear great background vocals and nothing prerecorded at all. These guys were spot on last night. I did a search on August and found this little article that describes August's audition for Dennis.

August Zadra (Guitar ’89) is touring across the US and Canada as guitarist and singer with Dennis DeYoung, a founding member of STYX. The audition came about after DeYoung’s son discovered Zadra performing on YouTube with a STYX tribute band.

Describing the audition itself, August added some relevant advice for aspiring pro guitar players. “One big point that I would like to make is that the only reason I got this gig is because I can sing. I think this addresses a critical point for the guitar community – we all need to be the best overall musicians we can be, rather than “just” the best guitarist/instrumentalist we can be. I never considered myself a guitar-playing singer- rather, I was always a guitarist who also sang. The day I met Dennis, he must have said a half-dozen times that this gig is ‘all about the vocals.’”

Styx tribute band. Cool. Actually putting one of those together myself...

Really? That is cool, what will the name be? Are you guys going to cover the Wooden Nickel years?

Wooden Nickel stuff would be fun, but I don't think anyone would get it. Lady's the only one, right now. I think "Borrowed Time" is what it'll be called at this point. Also just getting a Paul McCartney tribute off the ground. http://www.wingsnthings.net

Everett wrote:

brywool wrote:

LtVanish wrote:

brywool wrote:

LtVanish wrote:This guy is the real deal, he can sing and play! Talk about completely changing Dennis' band I could not believe my ears last night. The thing that really stood out last night is the singing and background vocals by far the best I have heard in a long time at a live concert. It is refreshing to see to hear great background vocals and nothing prerecorded at all. These guys were spot on last night. I did a search on August and found this little article that describes August's audition for Dennis.

August Zadra (Guitar ’89) is touring across the US and Canada as guitarist and singer with Dennis DeYoung, a founding member of STYX. The audition came about after DeYoung’s son discovered Zadra performing on YouTube with a STYX tribute band.

Describing the audition itself, August added some relevant advice for aspiring pro guitar players. “One big point that I would like to make is that the only reason I got this gig is because I can sing. I think this addresses a critical point for the guitar community – we all need to be the best overall musicians we can be, rather than “just” the best guitarist/instrumentalist we can be. I never considered myself a guitar-playing singer- rather, I was always a guitarist who also sang. The day I met Dennis, he must have said a half-dozen times that this gig is ‘all about the vocals.’”

Styx tribute band. Cool. Actually putting one of those together myself...

Really? That is cool, what will the name be? Are you guys going to cover the Wooden Nickel years?

Wooden Nickel stuff would be fun, but I don't think anyone would get it. Lady's the only one, right now. I think "Borrowed Time" is what it'll be called at this point. Also just getting a Paul McCartney tribute off the ground. http://www.wingsnthings.net

There are so many styx tribute bands out their bry, why not try reo? I'm trying to get that off the ground but no dice.

brywool wrote:

Everett wrote:

brywool wrote:

LtVanish wrote:

brywool wrote:

LtVanish wrote:This guy is the real deal, he can sing and play! Talk about completely changing Dennis' band I could not believe my ears last night. The thing that really stood out last night is the singing and background vocals by far the best I have heard in a long time at a live concert. It is refreshing to see to hear great background vocals and nothing prerecorded at all. These guys were spot on last night. I did a search on August and found this little article that describes August's audition for Dennis.

August Zadra (Guitar ’89) is touring across the US and Canada as guitarist and singer with Dennis DeYoung, a founding member of STYX. The audition came about after DeYoung’s son discovered Zadra performing on YouTube with a STYX tribute band.

Describing the audition itself, August added some relevant advice for aspiring pro guitar players. “One big point that I would like to make is that the only reason I got this gig is because I can sing. I think this addresses a critical point for the guitar community – we all need to be the best overall musicians we can be, rather than “just” the best guitarist/instrumentalist we can be. I never considered myself a guitar-playing singer- rather, I was always a guitarist who also sang. The day I met Dennis, he must have said a half-dozen times that this gig is ‘all about the vocals.’”

Styx tribute band. Cool. Actually putting one of those together myself...

but dennis post '78 isn't?
Really? That is cool, what will the name be? Are you guys going to cover the Wooden Nickel years?

Wooden Nickel stuff would be fun, but I don't think anyone would get it. Lady's the only one, right now. I think "Borrowed Time" is what it'll be called at this point. Also just getting a Paul McCartney tribute off the ground. http://www.wingsnthings.net

There are so many styx tribute bands out their bry, why not try reo? I'm trying to get that off the ground but no dice.

I cannot stand REO. Cronin's voice is like nails on a blackboard to me. Sorry

brywool wrote:

Everett wrote:

brywool wrote:

LtVanish wrote:

brywool wrote:

LtVanish wrote:This guy is the real deal, he can sing and play! Talk about completely changing Dennis' band I could not believe my ears last night. The thing that really stood out last night is the singing and background vocals by far the best I have heard in a long time at a live concert. It is refreshing to see to hear great background vocals and nothing prerecorded at all. These guys were spot on last night. I did a search on August and found this little article that describes August's audition for Dennis.

August Zadra (Guitar ’89) is touring across the US and Canada as guitarist and singer with Dennis DeYoung, a founding member of STYX. The audition came about after DeYoung’s son discovered Zadra performing on YouTube with a STYX tribute band.

Describing the audition itself, August added some relevant advice for aspiring pro guitar players. “One big point that I would like to make is that the only reason I got this gig is because I can sing. I think this addresses a critical point for the guitar community – we all need to be the best overall musicians we can be, rather than “just” the best guitarist/instrumentalist we can be. I never considered myself a guitar-playing singer- rather, I was always a guitarist who also sang. The day I met Dennis, he must have said a half-dozen times that this gig is ‘all about the vocals.’”

Styx tribute band. Cool. Actually putting one of those together myself...

Really? That is cool, what will the name be? Are you guys going to cover the Wooden Nickel years?

Wooden Nickel stuff would be fun, but I don't think anyone would get it. Lady's the only one, right now. I think "Borrowed Time" is what it'll be called at this point. Also just getting a Paul McCartney tribute off the ground. http://www.wingsnthings.net

There are so many styx tribute bands out their bry, why not try reo? I'm trying to get that off the ground but no dice.

I cannot stand REO. Cronin's voice is like nails on a blackboard to me. Sorry

chickenbeef wrote:

brywool wrote:

Everett wrote:

brywool wrote:

LtVanish wrote:

brywool wrote:

LtVanish wrote:This guy is the real deal, he can sing and play! Talk about completely changing Dennis' band I could not believe my ears last night. The thing that really stood out last night is the singing and background vocals by far the best I have heard in a long time at a live concert. It is refreshing to see to hear great background vocals and nothing prerecorded at all. These guys were spot on last night. I did a search on August and found this little article that describes August's audition for Dennis.

August Zadra (Guitar ’89) is touring across the US and Canada as guitarist and singer with Dennis DeYoung, a founding member of STYX. The audition came about after DeYoung’s son discovered Zadra performing on YouTube with a STYX tribute band.

Describing the audition itself, August added some relevant advice for aspiring pro guitar players. “One big point that I would like to make is that the only reason I got this gig is because I can sing. I think this addresses a critical point for the guitar community – we all need to be the best overall musicians we can be, rather than “just” the best guitarist/instrumentalist we can be. I never considered myself a guitar-playing singer- rather, I was always a guitarist who also sang. The day I met Dennis, he must have said a half-dozen times that this gig is ‘all about the vocals.’”

Styx tribute band. Cool. Actually putting one of those together myself...

but dennis post '78 isn't?
Really? That is cool, what will the name be? Are you guys going to cover the Wooden Nickel years?

Wooden Nickel stuff would be fun, but I don't think anyone would get it. Lady's the only one, right now. I think "Borrowed Time" is what it'll be called at this point. Also just getting a Paul McCartney tribute off the ground. http://www.wingsnthings.net

There are so many styx tribute bands out their bry, why not try reo? I'm trying to get that off the ground but no dice.

I cannot stand REO. Cronin's voice is like nails on a blackboard to me. Sorry

but dennis post '78 isn't?

Babyblue wrote:
There are so many styx tribute bands out their bry, why not try reo? I'm trying to get that off the ground but no dice.

brywool"

I, like you,

"brywool" Babyblue"

There are so many styx tribute bands out their bry, why not try reo? I'm trying to get that off the ground but no dice.

I cannot stand REO. Cronin's voice is like nails on a blackboard to me. Sorry
I don't think he is that bad

Oh, but he is!

froy wrote:

brywool"

I, like you,

Gee I like you 2

froy wrote:

"brywool" Babyblue"

There are so many styx tribute bands out their bry, why not try reo? I'm trying to get that off the ground but no dice.

I cannot stand REO. Cronin's voice is like nails on a blackboard to me. Sorry
I don't think he is that bad

Oh, but he is!

Once he coked out his voice went with,
He sings from his nasal not his gut like in the past
Warshed up

LtVanish wrote:This guy is the real deal, he can sing and play! Talk about completely changing Dennis' band I could not believe my ears last night. The thing that really stood out last night is the singing and background vocals by far the best I have heard in a long time at a live concert. It is refreshing to see to hear great background vocals and nothing prerecorded at all. These guys were spot on last night. I did a search on August and found this little article that describes August's audition for Dennis.

August Zadra (Guitar ’89) is touring across the US and Canada as guitarist and singer with Dennis DeYoung, a founding member of STYX. The audition came about after DeYoung’s son discovered Zadra performing on YouTube with a STYX tribute band.

Describing the audition itself, August added some relevant advice for aspiring pro guitar players. “One big point that I would like to make is that the only reason I got this gig is because I can sing. I think this addresses a critical point for the guitar community – we all need to be the best overall musicians we can be, rather than “just” the best guitarist/instrumentalist we can be. I never considered myself a guitar-playing singer- rather, I was always a guitarist who also sang. The day I met Dennis, he must have said a half-dozen times that this gig is ‘all about the vocals.’”

brywool wrote:

Babyblue wrote:
There are so many styx tribute bands out their bry, why not try reo? I'm trying to get that off the ground but no dice.

I cannot stand REO. Cronin's voice is like nails on a blackboard to me. Sorry

"Boomchild

While I have reservations about DDY adding the TS songs to his set list, I have to say that August did a really good job with them. The recent line up changes to DDY's band has made a very positive impact to his shows.

Archetype wrote:August Zadra is a fantastic addition to Dennis's band. He was very entertaining to watch and he's extremely talented. I'd like to hear him on a new Dennis album-- If Dennis stays in the writing mode he was in for One Hundred Years From Now and has August sing 3-4 songs, it'll be more Styx than Styx.

styxfanNH wrote:The 2 acoustic shows were unbelievable.

If Dennis isn't able to put an album of new tunes out, he should re-record those songs acousticly.

I said it before, Dennis needs a way to get this lineup recorded and out to the public.

If Dennis can get 3 or 4 songs done and combine them with the acoustic stuff, that would take the pressure off of writing an entire album and bridge the gap untilhe does.

bugsymalone wrote:

styxfanNH wrote:The 2 acoustic shows were unbelievable.

If Dennis isn't able to put an album of new tunes out, he should re-record those songs acousticly.

I said it before, Dennis needs a way to get this lineup recorded and out to the public.

If Dennis can get 3 or 4 songs done and combine them with the acoustic stuff, that would take the pressure off of writing an entire album and bridge the gap untilhe does.

I would love this, myself. A nice acoustic album. Jimmy is a terrific acoustic player and I would think that would be a most enjoyable album of music with these new players involved, IMO.

I will add, that if Dennis does have the opportunity to put out another album, it sure would be nice for it to get a bit of promotion. I have always felt 100 Years was allowed to die on the vine in Canada after producing that No. 1 single in Quebec. And it never even got any sort of promotion in the US. He got a few decent interviews and positive reviews and a couple of TV appearances and then, nada.

Bugsy