Who is seeing DDY this weekend in NYC?

[Ash]

Miss America came up a couple times. There was an audience member near the back making a lot of noise about it. Dennis played snippets of it at 2 points in the show. There was a moment when Dennis made mention of a Styx cover band in Canada and I thought he was going to make a crack about the current Styx, but he didn't.

Why would anyone at a Dennis DeYoung concert ask about MISS AMERICA unless they were either looking for trouble or retarded? (and I realize the question is both rhetorical and redundant)

Dennis even told the Die Hards to throw that guy out (or some joking reference like that)... basically a joke to tell the die hards to give the guy a clue. Dennis handled it VERY well

Probably sitting next to that friend of yours on facebook that did nothing but complain about the show Zan.

[Ash]

Im really tired of hearing this excuse over and over again
The casual fan
The hell with the casual fan
Styx fans know Goodbye to Roseland Father OSA Balerina ect
I am sick of hearing Grand Illusion Lorelei and Roboto
They are great songs but this is a unique show.
Dennis needs to get some balls and stop worrying about the casual fan.
The best show he ever did solo was The HOB Chicago Lost Treasures show.
It was loaded with rare tunes Best Thing Borrowed Tome Im Ok ect
Nobody bitched about that.

Hate to tell you Froy, this show was NOT billed as a Lost Treasures show. It was billed as an acoustic show, and as such, I wasn't expecting songs like "Father OSA". I was expecting some surprises (maybe 1 or 2, and got that), maybe some Glen singing lead (got that), and most of the hits somewhat reworked (got that). At this point, I would rather hear Dennis pull out "Don't Wait for Heroes" or "Call Me" instead of another Styx cut (except maybe "Best Thing", "Pieces of Eight", or "I'm OK" again).

Oh, and in this show you got the one thing fans have been bitching about for years: Dennis played piano. No hired guns.

That HOB show was one of Dennis' best (in the top 5), but IMO not his best that I've seen. In no particular order: Rye Playland, first orchestral show at the Rosemont, the BB Kings acoustic show, the HOB show, and the first show with Glen at the State Theater in NJ.

Ok - I'll say this because I heard it myself. When the guys were in the middle of the Desert Moon, All In A Days Work all the way down to Loreli, there were two guys on my right saying "Come on play some Styx"... only one Styx song in that entire 20-30 minute part of the show.

Dennis knows what he is doing. Maybe you can hire him (Froy) and he can play your birthday party and you can dictate what songs he will play (and likely tell you where to go in the process) but your setlist will never be heard. And it has nothing to do with Dennis "Getting some balls".

Of course, Styx has been playing the same 10-15 songs for 10 years and the fact that Dennis did a throwback to some of the arrangements of 1996-1997 was pretty damn refreshing. And BAM was just awesome. I know for a fact Dennis wishes he had written that song

[Ash]

Im really tired of hearing this excuse over and over again
The casual fan
The hell with the casual fan

Then "The hell" with about 3/4 of his audience. Why would you want him to play to an empty house?

[Zan]

I don't think Dennis DeYoung concerts are good for you, Ash. You get very worked up afterwards.

[stmonkeys]

i remember hearing somewhere that dennis wanted to record "BAM and release it on one of his albums. maybe glen told me that? ack.. don't remember

[bugsymalone]

Whoa! Ash is back!!!


Bugsy

[Ash]

I'm not back - I just feel it's very disrespectful to keep making fun - of not Dennis, but his wife. I'll drop it now as I've said my piece. I'm just ticked about it because I've dealt with and have known Dennis and Suzanne for a few years now and they've only ever been the nicest of people. It's just a shame when people get called names over how they look. The people doing it are better than that and not that shallow - why they choose to act so is puzzling.

[bugsymalone]

I'm not back - I just feel it's very disrespectful to keep making fun - of not Dennis, but his wife. I'll drop it now as I've said my piece. I'm just ticked about it because I've dealt with and have known Dennis and Suzanne for a few years now and they've only ever been the nicest of people. It's just a shame when people get called names over how they look. The people doing it are better than that and not that shallow - why they choose to act so is puzzling.

^ Agree completely. I have my theories as to why, but no need to share them here.


Bugsy

[styxfanNH]

The show was great. THe most interesting part was seeing Dennis make the transition from being the frontman/lead vocalist to playing behind the piano while singing. He was likely doing something he hasn't done for the last ten years at least on a regular basis.

This was also the loosest I have seen Dennis, with a lot of things out of his control like more than 2 rehearsals due to him being sick last week, not appearing to have an effect on him. When he got lost during Lorelei because he was concentrating on the piano part and Hank had to kick off the second verse with a look from Glen laughing because it is usually him that forgets where he is, Dennis just laughed it off.

Hopefully, this will show Dennis that he can be behind the piano and doesn't have to give it up to please his fans. I liken it to the Billy Joel/Elton John Face to Face tour where Elton is glued to his piano seat and Billy does a combination of sit down and lead. Dennis could certainly be more like Billy.

All and all a great show.

Best Dennis Joke of the evening: I want to thank everyone for coming, I always wanted to play Burger King..... Glen: No that's BB King.

[froy]

I'm not back - I just feel it's very disrespectful to keep making fun - of not Dennis, but his wife. I'll drop it now as I've said my piece. I'm just ticked about it because I've dealt with and have known Dennis and Suzanne for a few years now and they've only ever been the nicest of people. It's just a shame when people get called names over how they look. The people doing it are better than that and not that shallow - why they choose to act so is puzzling.

Who made fun of Dennis and his wife?

[Zan]

I'm not back - I just feel it's very disrespectful to keep making fun - of not Dennis, but his wife. I'll drop it now as I've said my piece. I'm just ticked about it because I've dealt with and have known Dennis and Suzanne for a few years now and they've only ever been the nicest of people. It's just a shame when people get called names over how they look. The people doing it are better than that and not that shallow - why they choose to act so is puzzling.

Who made fun of Dennis and his wife?

A friend of mine on Facebook called her wannabe Barbie doll, and another friend of mine agreed with her. That was it. because it was on my page, Ash thinks I said it. (for the record, I didn't, but I agree with it - big effin' deal)

[Ash]

I'm not back - I just feel it's very disrespectful to keep making fun - of not Dennis, but his wife. I'll drop it now as I've said my piece. I'm just ticked about it because I've dealt with and have known Dennis and Suzanne for a few years now and they've only ever been the nicest of people. It's just a shame when people get called names over how they look. The people doing it are better than that and not that shallow - why they choose to act so is puzzling.

Who made fun of Dennis and his wife?

A friend of mine on Facebook called her wannabe Barbie doll, and another friend of mine agreed with her. That was it. because it was on my page, Ash thinks I said it. (for the record, I didn't, but I agree with it - big effin' deal)

There were also some comments about Dennis being a douchebag as well. Just kinda hit me wrong.

[Zan]

Just kinda hit me wrong.

YA THINK? ROFL

Seriously, Ash. The girl doesn't read this board. She doesn't give a shit about JY or any of the politics about Styx either. You are wasting your energy. Go do some yoga or something.

[Toph]

I'm not back - I just feel it's very disrespectful to keep making fun - of not Dennis, but his wife. I'll drop it now as I've said my piece. I'm just ticked about it because I've dealt with and have known Dennis and Suzanne for a few years now and they've only ever been the nicest of people. It's just a shame when people get called names over how they look. The people doing it are better than that and not that shallow - why they choose to act so is puzzling.

Who made fun of Dennis and his wife?

A friend of mine on Facebook called her wannabe Barbie doll, and another friend of mine agreed with her. That was it. because it was on my page, Ash thinks I said it. (for the record, I didn't, but I agree with it - big effin' deal)

Nice to see that the same types run together....insecure women who like to make fun of other women...

[ItsMyLife]

A friend of mine on Facebook called her wannabe Barbie doll, and another friend of mine agreed with her. That was it. because it was on my page, Ash thinks I said it. (for the record, I didn't, but I agree with it - big effin' deal)

You've been taking shots at her for years.

Enough already... get some class.

[pinkfloyd1973]

Im really tired of hearing this excuse over and over again
The casual fan
The hell with the casual fan
Styx fans know Goodbye to Roseland Father OSA Balerina ect
I am sick of hearing Grand Illusion Lorelei and Roboto
They are great songs but this is a unique show.
Dennis needs to get some balls and stop worrying about the casual fan.
The best show he ever did solo was The HOB Chicago Lost Treasures show.
It was loaded with rare tunes Best Thing Borrowed Tome Im Ok ect
Nobody bitched about that.

Hate to tell you Froy, this show was NOT billed as a Lost Treasures show. It was billed as an acoustic show, and as such, I wasn't expecting songs like "Father OSA". I was expecting some surprises (maybe 1 or 2, and got that), maybe some Glen singing lead (got that), and most of the hits somewhat reworked (got that). At this point, I would rather hear Dennis pull out "Don't Wait for Heroes" or "Call Me" instead of another Styx cut (except maybe "Best Thing", "Pieces of Eight", or "I'm OK" again).

Oh, and in this show you got the one thing fans have been bitching about for years: Dennis played piano. No hired guns.

That HOB show was one of Dennis' best (in the top 5), but IMO not his best that I've seen. In no particular order: Rye Playland, first orchestral show at the Rosemont, the BB Kings acoustic show, the HOB show, and the first show with Glen at the State Theater in NJ.

I would love to hear "Unanswered Prayers" or "Harry's Hands" myself


Robin

[Zan]

Oh look - Toph and ItsMyLife want to chime in. What took you?

[Zan]

I would love to hear "Unanswered Prayers" or "Harry's Hands" myself


Robin

I'd vote for "Black Wall," but "Unanswered Prayers" is nice too.

[bugsymalone]

I would love to hear "Unanswered Prayers" or "Harry's Hands" myself


Robin

I am with you on both of those! I love "Unanswered Prayers".

Bugsy

[StyxCollector]

The early orchestral shows had "Harry's Hands". It was great live. I don't think he did it past about 2002 or so. I'd be up for "Unanswered Prayers", and he's done "Black Wall". IMO Back to the World is underrated. When he had the sax player for the early orchestral shows, I was really hoping he'd pull out "Call Me". Maybe someday

[StyxCollector]

The show was great. THe most interesting part was seeing Dennis make the transition from being the frontman/lead vocalist to playing behind the piano while singing. He was likely doing something he hasn't done for the last ten years at least on a regular basis.

This was also the loosest I have seen Dennis, with a lot of things out of his control like more than 2 rehearsals due to him being sick last week, not appearing to have an effect on him. When he got lost during Lorelei because he was concentrating on the piano part and Hank had to kick off the second verse with a look from Glen laughing because it is usually him that forgets where he is, Dennis just laughed it off.

I agree it was the loosest Styx related show, probably ever even going back to the early days. Extended solos on piano or guitar, eyeballing to see when/how to end songs, slightly messed up parts, a few do-overs for endings. Now, it was evident (at least to me) it got to Dennis at points and he wasn't happy about it not being as tight as it usually is, but I really enjoyed that it was not the usually every minute and intro planned thing we usually get. This is but one of the reasons why it's in my top 5 for DDY shows. I think DDY enjoyed it, but it was a bit nerve wracking for him since it was literally two rehearsals and this. I wish bands I played with could get it together this well sometimes (it happens, but infrequently). In fact, everyone on stage seemed to be having a good time. The harmonies were tight. Add a drummer and you'd almost have bizzaro Styx lol

Hopefully, this will show Dennis that he can be behind the piano and doesn't have to give it up to please his fans. I liken it to the Billy Joel/Elton John Face to Face tour where Elton is glued to his piano seat and Billy does a combination of sit down and lead. Dennis could certainly be more like Billy.

Nice sentiment, but I don't think it'll happen outside of shows like this. For the regular shows, it'll still be someone else.

[Ash]

The early orchestral shows had "Harry's Hands". It was great live. I don't think he did it past about 2002 or so. I'd be up for "Unanswered Prayers", and he's done "Black Wall". IMO Back to the World is underrated. When he had the sax player for the early orchestral shows, I was really hoping he'd pull out "Call Me". Maybe someday

Call Me would have been great for the acoustic show. Heck, even "Beneath The Moon" from Boomchild would have been great with that setup. Likely just a but too obscure for that crowd tho. I could have done without Desert Moon - that one is just getting a little old for my personal taste, but to each their own.

[Zan]

I agree it was the loosest Styx related show, probably ever even going back to the early days. Extended solos on piano or guitar, eyeballing to see when/how to end songs, slightly messed up parts, a few do-overs for endings. Now, it was evident (at least to me) it got to Dennis at points and he wasn't happy about it not being as tight as it usually is, but I really enjoyed that it was not the usually every minute and intro planned thing we usually get. This is but one of the reasons why it's in my top 5 for DDY shows. I think DDY enjoyed it, but it was a bit nerve wracking for him since it was literally two rehearsals and this. I wish bands I played with could get it together this well sometimes (it happens, but infrequently). In fact, everyone on stage seemed to be having a good time. The harmonies were tight. Add a drummer and you'd almost have bizzaro Styx lol

Those are the best kinds of shows, IMO. I love watching real musicians improvise and make adjustments on the fly like that...especially Uber-pros like that. Makes it so much more interesting and entertaining.

[Toph]

A friend of mine on Facebook called her wannabe Barbie doll, and another friend of mine agreed with her. That was it. because it was on my page, Ash thinks I said it. (for the record, I didn't, but I agree with it - big effin' deal)

You've been taking shots at her for years.

Enough already... get some class.

And she has been taking shots at Suzanne DeYoung for years...so class gets what class gets....

[Zan]

And she has been taking shots at Suzanne DeYoung for years...so class gets what class gets....

Which is why, I assume, she is lucky enough to have classy people like you and your Doublemint twin on her side.

[Toph]

And she has been taking shots at Suzanne DeYoung for years...so class gets what class gets....

Which is why, I assume, she is lucky enough to have classy people like you and your Doublemint twin on her side.

Well we can all aspire to have a picture of us like your avatar...

[Zan]

And she has been taking shots at Suzanne DeYoung for years...so class gets what class gets....

Which is why, I assume, she is lucky enough to have classy people like you and your Doublemint twin on her side.

Well we can all aspire to have a picture of us like your avatar...

Well, some of you could do with a sense of humor, to be sure.

[ItsMyLife]

A friend of mine on Facebook called her wannabe Barbie doll, and another friend of mine agreed with her. That was it. because it was on my page, Ash thinks I said it. (for the record, I didn't, but I agree with it - big effin' deal)

You've been taking shots at her for years.

Enough already... get some class.

And she has been taking shots at Suzanne DeYoung for years...so class gets what class gets....

I was agreeing with you.

[TWOSTYXUP]

I absolutely loved this show and of course when you play to group of die hard DDY fans and Styx fans and an avg. random crowd you are going to get a mixed bag of emotions and requests because everyone wants to hear something special to them. Yes I'd have loved Father, CDL, or Harry's Hands but the show was awesome, BAM was truly special and Jeff throwing in some guitar solo work and snips of NR was a nice touch. It was unique and unusual and if it wasn't just another DDY rock show, There were new jokes, new comments and freshness. We did NOT have to hear about Linda Blair or some Tommy bashing inuendos. I loved the mix, the harmonies and DDY on the piano was like "old times" It worked well. I also just loved the eyeglass/facemask that Hank put on before Roboto. ALSO...Just have to say...I have never been a big fan of Suzanne and the few times I have met Dennis, Suzanne was NOT very nice to say the least and tried her best to ruch him away with an annoyed look, BUT she was different this time. After the show she actually took our Promo PW Crystal ball and POE Ashtray back for Dennis to sign. She smiled, she was pleasant and she sat right in front of us at a small table mostly videotaping during the show. It was a nice change for SDY to be in this element.

[styxfanNH]

The show was great. THe most interesting part was seeing Dennis make the transition from being the frontman/lead vocalist to playing behind the piano while singing. He was likely doing something he hasn't done for the last ten years at least on a regular basis.

This was also the loosest I have seen Dennis, with a lot of things out of his control like more than 2 rehearsals due to him being sick last week, not appearing to have an effect on him. When he got lost during Lorelei because he was concentrating on the piano part and Hank had to kick off the second verse with a look from Glen laughing because it is usually him that forgets where he is, Dennis just laughed it off.

I agree it was the loosest Styx related show, probably ever even going back to the early days. Extended solos on piano or guitar, eyeballing to see when/how to end songs, slightly messed up parts, a few do-overs for endings. Now, it was evident (at least to me) it got to Dennis at points and he wasn't happy about it not being as tight as it usually is, but I really enjoyed that it was not the usually every minute and intro planned thing we usually get. This is but one of the reasons why it's in my top 5 for DDY shows. I think DDY enjoyed it, but it was a bit nerve wracking for him since it was literally two rehearsals and this. I wish bands I played with could get it together this well sometimes (it happens, but infrequently). In fact, everyone on stage seemed to be having a good time. The harmonies were tight. Add a drummer and you'd almost have bizzaro Styx lol

Hopefully, this will show Dennis that he can be behind the piano and doesn't have to give it up to please his fans. I liken it to the Billy Joel/Elton John Face to Face tour where Elton is glued to his piano seat and Billy does a combination of sit down and lead. Dennis could certainly be more like Billy.

Nice sentiment, but I don't think it'll happen outside of shows like this. For the regular shows, it'll still be someone else.

I really don't think it will happen either. But even Billy has another keyboard player.