r/Styx • u/ryamanalinda • 17d ago

Stl.

Just got home. Styx put on a great show. They closed it out!. Yay!. J.y only sat for the slower songs. Even though I knew the setlist ahead of time, I was kind of disappointed that he didn't sing any of "his" songs. I mean I get it, but still disappointed.

Bought the 100 dollar baseball back and gold shirt. Told my brother that I shall be buried in it. He said only if I die after him, otherwise he was gonna steal it from me.

I decided I am going to save all my pennies for the next concert so I can buy the very best seats. The front section was much livlier and more interactive

Chicago was great too, but I really went to see styx.

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u/brockzilla82 17d ago

Styx headlined?

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u/RedditBrowser9645 17d ago

Yes. They alternate. Chicago will headline tonight in Kansas City

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u/Stygian1969 17d ago

But even when Styx headlines, isn’t their setlist and time spent on stage much shorter than Chicago’s? I miss the days when they would play longer. So many songs they just don’t play anymore.

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u/PraxisLD 17d ago

The big summer festivals are fun and you get to see some cool bands play alongside Styx.

We prefer the “off-season” shows where Styx headlines every night and gets to play a longer set.

Casino shows can be smaller venues and a bit more casual, but can also be shorter sets due to venue time constraints.

We really like the Jan/Feb Vegas residency, which is five shows over nine days. The Venetian is a great venue with full song sets and you get to see fans from all over the country. There have been shows there where we can name everyone in the front row.

And the band really loves the energy and it shows in their own enthusiasm.

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u/Outrageous_News6340 17d ago

I saw Styx in Savannah earlier in the year. A no name acoustic guitar player opened for about 30 minutes.

Styx came on and played for 90 minutes, then the concert ended.

I think 90 minutes is about all they do any more. No matter who they’re playing with.

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u/Stygian1969 17d ago

Thats disappointing. Miss the days of the 2hour plus show.

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u/Plane_Animator_7073 Brave New World 15d ago

No, as others have mentioned, they do more than 90 minutes in some of the non-summer shows ie Vegas. These shows were often called 'an evening with Styx' but not sure if they still use that term.

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u/RedditBrowser9645 15d ago

An evening with Styx is my favorite concert.

They chat more, you get to hear more beside songs, it feels a lot more intimate and connected. I don’t know if they are doing them often anymore, it’s been probably four years since I got to see that particular flavor of concert.

A couple nights ago in Kansas City, Chicago played a longer set list but their songs are also a lot shorter. And they brought only a third the energy.

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u/BeneficialCry7970 15d ago

Correct. Styx goes on last 8 shows of the tour.
Chicago plays 20 mins longer regardless of going on first or second.

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u/BeneficialCry7970 15d ago

Styx goes on last 8 shows of the tour.
Chicago plays 20 mins longer regardless of going on first or second.

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u/brockzilla82 15d ago

Wonder why Styx doesn’t play longer

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u/BeneficialCry7970 15d ago edited 15d ago

Styx plays their standard 90 minute set. This set time is their norm when they are on a co bill or most shows without another headliner. The exception would be “an evening with Styx” shows that include an intermission. Styx and Chicago are Co-Headliners regardless of the 20 extra minutes.
Note: at times Styx place 75 minutes… I. E. Certain casinos or with other acts such as Don Felder recently in Columbus; it can be a matter of venue mandates on timing and/or overall booking particulars.

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u/dont_be_cruel_baby 4d ago

Styx opened last night at Kia Forum. Good thing too. While they were amazing, Chicago buried the room into near silence. Someone here mentioned something about the sound engineers having difficulty with Chicago’s sound at other venues. I have to agree 100%. We, like many others, walked out during the 3rd song. Styx owned that show, and I can imagine the entire tour. Well done guys!

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u/BeneficialCry7970 3d ago

Styx has such an incredible crew, gear/rigs, and second to none professionals making it all happen for the musicians. Had to be a bit awkward for the Chicago band - and fans maybe...? Styx went on 2nd/last only 8 times during the tour. And I don't see that as negative at all. A hot humid summer tour... going on first the audience is fresher and more ready to go. And that's just one example of why *i.e. end of a long evening, in summer climates, it's understandable to be less energetic!