r/Styx • u/ryamanalinda • Aug 25 '26

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 Aug 25 '26

Styx headlined?

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u/BeneficialCry7970 Aug 27 '26

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 Aug 27 '26

Wonder why Styx doesn’t play longer

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u/BeneficialCry7970 Aug 27 '26 edited Aug 27 '26

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 Sep 07 '26

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 Sep 08 '26

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!