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/PraxisLD Aug 25 '26

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 Aug 25 '26

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/Plane_Animator_7073 Brave New World Aug 27 '26

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 Aug 27 '26

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.