THE BEST DARN GIG IVE EVER BEEN TO

by **DarrenUK** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 11:42 pm

Last night in Nottingham the greatest band to ever breath gods air thrilled us with an awesome 2 hour ROCK N ROLL extravaganza.......This show was absolutely stunning from the opening notes of Renegade right through to the closing notes of Renegade...I will endeavour to post a proper review son but ime still on a high and my voice has gone through singing.........AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME...

Set List (If I can remember it all)

BLUE COLLAR MAN
GRAND ILLUSION
LORELEI
ONE WITH EVERYTHING
WALRUS
TOO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS
SNOWBLIND
LADY
SUMMER IN THE CITY
MEDLEY (18 Songs)
CRYSTAL BALL
CANT FIND MY WAY HOME
FOOLING YOURSELF
MISS AMERICA
COME SAIL AWAY
I DONT NEED NO DOCTOR
RENEGADE

Met Tommy, Ricky and Todd at the soundcheck......

Roll on Friday so i can do it all again

LIFE IS VERY VERY GOOOOOOOOOD

by **DarrenUK** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 11:44 pm

OOPS

Opening notes of Renegade to the closing notes of Renegade ????...DUHHHHH

See what happens when you try and type with your adrenaline still pumping after witnessing that last night....

by **swwskj** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 11:55 pm

Darren,

Glad you had a great time. The only way I know of Nottingham is because of an Asia album I have, "Live in Nottingham." Do they have an EPL team there? Nice to see that you got to hear One With Everyone. That was one I missed in Charlotte. They did play it over the speakers as the crowd dispersed (does that count?

). Have a blast with the next show.

Scott

by **jthansen1** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 1:04 am

aren't they doing boat on the river for the longer sets?

by **Guest** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 3:02 am

DarrenUK wrote:Last night in Nottingham the greatest band to ever breath gods air thrilled us with an awesome 2 hour ROCK N ROLL extravaganza.......

hahaha... ignorance is bliss, huh mate?

by **Ling_Chung** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 3:21 am

Sounds great.
Can't wait to see them in Glasgow tomorrow.
Who was the support band?

by **Adam** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 3:23 am

ItsMyLife, you really need to accept the fact that DarrenUK really enjoyed the show. We know it irks you. We know it makes you bitter, so you get the urge to lash out, make an offensive comment.

But really, it's ridiculous to call someone ignorant because they've enjoyed something, or have a different opinion than yours.

I'm glad to hear Darren's having a good time. Too bad you're having an awful time because of it.

by **DarrenUK** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 3:28 am

Its My Sad Life ....You were not there so dont comment on something you never seen, now go back to listening to your 10 on Broadway or whatever other slush you have on...........

One day you might post something constructive instead of cheap shots but we will all be playing hockey on the river Styx before that happens.......at least Froy has something constructive to say even if we dont agree, you just type drivel.

Its not Styx without Jonathan Chance

by **RossUK** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 3:31 am

Good news Darren. Glad it was a great gig. I'll be there saturday and sunday. I'm 23 and have been a big styx fan for around 8 years now. Yes Dennis' songs were the first that got me into the group. But I think I'm an even bigger fan of the current lineup.

Hopefully I'll make some friends on here. I'm not worried about p***ing a few people off though. Who does 'ItsMyLife' think he is moaning on and on about Dennis. I love classic styx. But he is so blinkered. He puts at the bottom of his posts 'It aint Styx without dennis deyoung' well, was 'high crimes and misdemours' a styx song?

If that the direction for styx with him still in it I would have told him to p*** off too. I'll tell you what, Dennis is a talented guy with a great voice, but he was just taking them to broadway....

And before anyone whinges. I've got all dennis' solo releases aswell. BBT was good in parts. Roll on the next studio album. And 'ItsMyLife' if you cant be coinstructive when 'slagging off' styx as it is now, don't bother. Its yesterdays news mate

Few questions about the gig Darren:

How many were there roughly?
What was the stage set like?
How did the songs from BBT go down?

by **DarrenUK** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 3:55 am

Welcome to the board Ross....

I cant tell you how many was there as I was at the front and was not paying attention.....i could not care less if there was 100 or 50,000 as long as it was a good show.....People were up on the balcony so it was not a bad turn out.....I know Sunday in Bristol is sold out....Manchester has 3 rows left out of 2850 seats ........the stage set was basic lighting rig and wall of speakers......you dont need a huge load of lasers etc to make it a great gig as it detracts from the music of a band unless its Pink Floyd......who excel at that.

Oh and one more thing.....Its My Strife is not a HE.............she is a woman who's time of the month normally lasts for 3 and a half weeks you will realise that as she posts in a foul mood most of the time.

by **styxman** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 4:34 am

Ling_Chung

I think Darrens got caught up with It's my Strife and forgot to tell you the support band. It's Double Cross and my mate who was at the gig last night assures me they're more suited to Styx than Hurricane Party would have been - you agree Darren?
Listen I mentioned DDY as a bit of a joke on Sunday and got a roasting, how does 'It's my Life' get away with winding ya all up.
Love the Broadway response Darren.....that's more like it!
I'm told DDY has a forum, so let's keep all things DDY there and not here as the new lineup is STYX without DDY - past history he is, as Yoda would say!

by **Zan** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 4:39 am

styxman wrote:Ling_Chung

I think Darrens got caught up with It's my Strife and forgot to tell you the support band. It's Double Cross and my mate who was at the gig last night assures me they're more suited to Styx than Hurricane Party would have been - you agree Darren?
Listen I mentioned DDY as a bit of a joke on Sunday and got a roasting, how does 'It's my Life' get away with winding ya all up.
Love the Broadway response Darren.....that's more like it!
I'm told DDY has a forum, so let's keep all things DDY there and not here as the new lineup is STYX without DDY - past history he is, as Yoda would say!

BEFORE THE LIGHTNING STRIKES:

This forum is for ALL Styx fans to discuss STYX. The reason you got roasted is because we try to maintain a civil atmosphere here, so anything that can be perceived as negative or slanderous against a member past or present is frowned upon (even if it's in light fun - lord knows, humor has taken the biggest beating of all around these parts). The reason ItsMyLife isn't roasted is because that has been proven to be a wasted effort. he pretty much goes ignored by most now, with the exception of a few, who still think he can be "reasoned" with.

by **DarrenUK** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 4:47 am

I thought Its My Life is a she.........ive never had trouble in telling the difference before now.

by **styxman** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 4:53 am

Okay Zan, so we ignore It's my life....period - that right?

by **styxman** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 4:55 am

J*sus, I'm a groupie now, 25 posts to be called a Groupie - how long before I become a Rocker!

by **swwskj** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:04 am

This board can be an 'interesting' place from time to time. But it's usually enjoyable.

Everybody have fun tonight
Everybody Ling_Chung tonight

Okay, I couldn't resist that one.

Scott

by **styxmike** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:09 am

can't wait for thursday in Brum and friday in Manchester. Notts sounded great Darren wish I could of been there!!!!!
They are certainly kicking some ass this side of the pond at the mo'
LONG LIVE ROCK

by **DarrenUK** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:42 am

I have nothing whatsoever about constructive critisism, if you have heard a CD and disliked it or seen a concert and not enjoyed it then thats fair enough but to critisise something you never witnessed is just plain ignorance........I am quite prepared to refrain from personal insults but will always bite back when provoked........and I have nothing bad to say about DDY prior to 1981 apart from First Time.....and maybe Babe.

But I would not come on here and slate a show by DDY if i had not been at the concert.......as i said it just shows how cheap and pathetic some people can be.

It aint Styx without Dr Rightious and greasy fried chicken.

by **styxmike** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:44 am

Darren
what time was the sound check? I'm in Birmingham all day thurs and booked in hotel near venue, would love to meet Tommy(he's been a hero of mine for the last 27yrs)
did chuck play in Notts, I hear he is on the tour?????

by **DarrenUK** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:52 am

The band arrived at around 2.30pm for the soundcheck and yes Chuck is on tour............he got a huge welcome last night......

by **Abitaman** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 11:34 am

ItsMyLife wrote:
hahaha... ignorance is bliss, huh mate?

You must pretty bliss right about now then :lol:

Honestly, I have been a Styx fan since 77. Loved every show, even with the new line up. Would like to say I loved Dennis' show, but Dennis has not been down here in Biloxi, MS for me to go see his show. Dennis hasn't been within 4 hours, dare I say farther than that, since he has been with Styx. Where am I going with this this? I have know idea! I tired and think I'm about to go to bed. It's My Life, nothing personal, but you left your self wide open to that. Go see a Styx show, you may like it, you may not. Goodnight-ERIC

by **yogi** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 12:28 pm

Darren & ALL Others seeing Styx in Europe,

It is GREAT to hear how much you are enjoying the show(s)!!! I am happy for ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL of you over there.

When yall' get a chance give us a little info about crowd sizes, band interaction with the crowds,or anything else you can think of that us Yankees might not know about Styx in Europe.

What do you think about Tommy, Todd, Lawerence, JY, Ricky, Chuck???

ENJOY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by **classicstyxfan** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 3:48 pm

Darren UK said:

I thought Its My Life is a she.........ive never had trouble in telling the difference before now.

Classic says: cy-cy-cy-ber Lohhhhh-La ! :shock:

swwskj said:

Everybody have fun tonight
Everybody Ling_Chung tonight

Classic Says: Stop stealing my material Scott ! :wink:

and welcome to the insanity Ling_Chung !

Zan Said:

..........lord knows, humor has taken the biggest beating of all around these parts).

Classic says: Is humor a dead horse too ?

by **froy** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:20 am

DarrenUK wrote:Last night in Nottingham the greatest band to ever breath gods air thrilled us with an awesome 2 hour ROCK N ROLL extravaganza.......This show was absolutely stunning from the opening notes of Renegade right through to the closing notes of Renegade...I will endeavour to post a proper review son but ime still on a high and my voice has gone through singing.........AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME...

Set List (If I can remember it all)

BLUE COLLAR MAN
GRAND ILLUSION
LORELEI
ONE WITH EVERYTHING
WALRUS
TOO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS
SNOWBLIND
LADY
SUMMER IN THE CITY
MEDLEY (18 Songs)
CRYSTAL BALL
CANT FIND MY WAY HOME
FOOLING YOURSELF
MISS AMERICA
COME SAIL AWAY
I DONT NEED NO DOCTOR
RENEGADE

Met Tommy, Ricky and Todd at the soundcheck......

Roll on Friday so i can do it all again

LIFE IS VERY VERY GOOOOOOOOOD

No offense but if this is the best gig you have ever been to then you have missed allot of shows.

by **Monker** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:26 am

No offense but if this is the best gig you have ever been to then you have missed allot of shows.

coming from somebody who has never seen the current band perform, that means about as much as a cup of water talking about how horrible it to be dry.

by **classicstyxfan** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 5:11 am

Zan Said:

..........lord knows, humor has taken the biggest beating of all around these parts).

Classic says: Is humor a dead horse too ?

And now back to our regularly scheduled beating of the dead horse...... Brought to you by Froy and Monker.......special guest appearance by Darren UK

FroySaid:

Quote:
DarrenUK wrote:
Last night in Nottingham the greatest band to ever breath gods air thrilled us with an awesome 2 hour ROCK N ROLL extravaganza.......This show was absolutely stunning from the opening notes of Renegade right through to the closing notes of Renegade...I will endeavour to post a proper review son but ime still on a high and my voice has gone through singing.........AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME...

Set List (If I can remember it all)

BLUE COLLAR MAN
GRAND ILLUSION
LORELEI
ONE WITH EVERYTHING
WALRUS
TOO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS
SNOWBLIND
LADY
SUMMER IN THE CITY
MEDLEY (18 Songs)
CRYSTAL BALL
CANT FIND MY WAY HOME
FOOLING YOURSELF
MISS AMERICA
COME SAIL AWAY
I DONT NEED NO DOCTOR
RENEGADE

Met Tommy, Ricky and Todd at the soundcheck......

Roll on Friday so i can do it all again

Monker Replied:

Quote:

No offense but if this is the best gig you have ever been to then you have missed allot of shows.

coming from somebody who has never seen the current band perform, that means about as much as a cup of water talking about how horrible it to be dry.

LIFE IS VERY VERY GOOOOOOOOOD

No offense but if this is the best gig you have ever been to then you have missed allot of shows[/b]

by **stevebuk1** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 9:53 am

hi darren. stood 2 spaces from you at the show (nightranger fan)
amazing show.wasnt sure how all the "new" tunes would sound...but they were awesome.
i met the band after the show with fran,helen and a few others.got some great pics.tommy was surprised how many people knew the words and sang along.
small venue,but a fantastic atmosphere.

next stop for me.................birmingham

by **Ling_Chung** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 5:40 pm

Just thought I would drop you all a few lines about the Glasgow gig.
It was brilliant.
Very similar set-list to the Nottingham gig except Summer in the City was replaced by Find the Cost of Freedom and they played a brilliant impromptu version of Boat On the River.
They had the best live harmony vocals I have ever seen in the 27 years that I have been going to see bands. Yip, that good.
The atmosphere was really good even though it certainly wasn't full but the people that were there were real fans.
I think the band were genuinely surprised by the reaction that the crowd gave them and it was obvious that they were all enjoying themselves.
Great gig and I really hope they come again..... a lot sooner !!!

by **DarrenUK** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 3:07 am

stevebuk1 wrote:hi darren. stood 2 spaces from you at the show (nightranger fan)
amazing show.wasnt sure how all the "new" tunes would sound...but they were awesome.
i met the band after the show with fran,helen and a few others.got some great pics.tommy was surprised how many people knew the words and sang along.
small venue,but a fantastic atmosphere.

next stop for me.................birmingham

Amazing is not good enough a word for it......have fun in Brum ime at Manchester (Friday) and Bristol (Sunday)

MR

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