The Palace Theatre was more like the Paradise Theatre for fans in attendance at the Styx concert in downtown Albany NY, as the dynamite Classic Rock band performed a solid double set of classic rock anthems!

They rocked the house with hits like “Grand illusion,” “Too Much Time on My Hands,” “Fooling Yourself,” “Blue Collar Man,” Lorelei,” “Come Sail Away,” “Lady,” “Crystal Ball” and many others. The crowd was on their feet from start to finish. I don’t think there was a single soul not dancing the night away! They threw in a few surprise tunes as well when they paid homage to the late David Bowie – playing “Space Oddity” and a rendition of “Life on Mars/ Changes.” They even did their version of the Beetle’s tune, “I Am the Walrus”  before ending the night with an encore of “Rockin’ the Paradise” and “Renegade.”

One can’t help but take notice of Styx’s extreme talent. From Lawrence Gowan’s piano solo to the ripping guitar riffs of James “J.Y.” Young and Tommy Shaw, their spot on vocals and harmonies, with great rhythm of the bass and drums Ricky Phillips and Todd Sucherman – it’s no wonder why this band has stood the test of time! There are no tracks playing in the background; it just five musicians (and sometimes six when original bassist – Chuck Panozzo, joins them on stage) playing their instruments the way a live show should be – solid, tight and spot on!

Their stage was set with a few LED screens running at the bottom, a raised platform behind the drums. It was a great set up as it did not distract from the band yet made a grand performance for those sitting in the balcony. After watching so many bands that have these bigger productions on stage, it was to see a band presented this way. Styx is a class act through and through.

Keep an eye out for when Styx comes to your town! It’s a show you won’t want to miss. See below for upcoming tour dates and a full photo gallery from the show.

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PHOTO GALLERIES :

STYX :: PHOTO GALLERY :: ALBANY, NY

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TOUR DATES :

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03/17/16 San Jose, CA @ City National Civic
03/18/16 Lake Tahoe, NV @ Montbleu Resort & Casino
03/19/16 Wendover, NV @ Peppermill Concert Hall
03/20/16 Stockton, CA @ Bob Hope Theater
03/31/16 Tulsa, OK @ The Joint
04/02/16 Durant, OK @ Choctaw Grand Theatre
04/07/16 Terra Haute, IN @ ISU Hulman Center
04/08/16 Mt. Pleasant, MI @ Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
05/10/16 Ft. Myers, FL @ Barbara B. Mann PAC

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LINKS:

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STYX : styxworld.com

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MUSICIAN PHOTO JOURNAL :

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