[Jayman]

What an amazing show this was. I wasn't able to go to the triple bill styx concerts so I figured this would be the next best thing, but I ended up liking this even more than previous styx shows. Every song was amazing and the band was great. I couldn't believe how great Dennis sounded. He was spot on the whole time. One thing that bugged me a bit was the fact that I was the only one on my feet in the whole place! Is this the norm at these Dennis Deyoung shows? Is everybody really that lazy? It felt like I was at a broadway play. I could even understand during some of the slower songs, but during Too much time on my hands? Are you kidding me? I understand if you're handicapped or you have a bad back or a bum leg or something, and I guess the crowds aren't getting any younger, but there were younger people there too and their butts were nailed to their seats like they were watching a movie. It was pathetic! My parents are in their late 60's and even they're on their feet at least some of the time at a concert. I'm pushing 40 myself, but if I ever get like that at a concert when I get older I want somebody to shoot me and put me out of my misery. Dennis Deyoung deserves a crowd, not a bunch of mannequins! During Come Sail Away which was the last song, the crowd suddenly got a pulse and got off their butts. Too little too late. Ok end of rant

This post has been edited by Jayman: 07 July 2010 - 06:23 PM

[ladybugking]

I have seen both things happen at DDY's concerts. It nearly always depends on the venue. In theaters, people seem to stay seated. Orchestra shows for sure. I have always attributed that to people wanting to hear his songs and his voice and not so much jump around and rock out. JMO, though.

Sounds like the new band members are giving new life to his shows. I think this is great, and it is giving, as he mentioned in interviews, the people and promoters what they want.

I, for one, am glad I got to see him at an earlier time, when he was singing some rarities and deeper album cuts.

But I would guess the average fair-going crowd would much rather hear Blue Collar Man than Castle Walls.

[Pamela]

I have seen both things happen at DDY's concerts. It nearly always depends on the venue. In theaters, people seem to stay seated. Orchestra shows for sure. I have always attributed that to people wanting to hear his songs and his voice and not so much jump around and rock out. JMO, though.

Sounds like the new band members are giving new life to his shows. I think this is great, and it is giving, as he mentioned in interviews, the people and promoters what they want.

I, for one, am glad I got to see him at an earlier time, when he was singing some rarities and deeper album cuts.

But I would guess the average fair-going crowd would much rather hear Blue Collar Man than Castle Walls.

I'll take Castle Walls...thank you very much! In fact, my 24yo daughter rates Castle Walls in her top five songs of all time by any band!!!! It may even be number one!!

Go Dennis!!! My DH keeps asking me if he's coming to the Pacific NW anytime soon. I wish he would come grace us with his presence!! Just like Jayman mentioned....I'd be up on my feet all the time!!!

[Jayman]

I"m pretty much a casual fan so they did everything I wanted to hear. Now I"m not so disappointed that I missed the styx concert this summer. Sorry if my rant offended any of you that like to sit at these things. I just get frustrated because it sucks some of the life and energy out of my concert experience when I'm surrounded by people that don't get up or get into it. ANd I don't mean people should jump around like lunatics or dance the night away, I just mean it's nice when people are on their feet and getting into the music. When I hear music like this live, it gets my energy going and I have to get up or I don't enjoy the experience as much. I went through this same thing at the foreigner shows, but those people usually get up eventually. But anyways, I'm thinking about going to the atlantic city show. I'd love to see this show again. This guy is unbelievable. ANd he's a funny guy too. He had the place laughing in between songs.

[Boomchild]

What an amazing show this was. I wasn't able to go to the triple bill styx concerts so I figured this would be the next best thing, but I ended up liking this even more than previous styx shows. Every song was amazing and the band was great. I couldn't believe how great Dennis sounded. He was spot on the whole time. One thing that bugged me a bit was the fact that I was the only one on my feet in the whole place! Is this the norm at these Dennis Deyoung shows? Is everybody really that lazy? It felt like I was at a broadway play. I could even understand during some of the slower songs, but during Too much time on my hands? Are you kidding me? I understand if you're handicapped or you have a bad back or a bum leg or something, and I guess the crowds aren't getting any younger, but there were younger people there too and their butts were nailed to their seats like they were watching a movie. It was pathetic! My parents are in their late 60's and even they're on their feet at least some of the time at a concert. I'm pushing 40 myself, but if I ever get like that at a concert when I get older I want somebody to shoot me and put me out of my misery. Dennis Deyoung deserves a crowd, not a bunch of mannequins! During Come Sail Away which was the last song, the crowd suddenly got a pulse and got off their butts. Too little too late. Ok end of rant :D

Thanks for sharing. Seems like all the reviews of DDY's shows with the new line up are more positive. As far as people sitting down most of the time during the shows, I think it may have something to do with the venues they are in. For some silly reason maybe people don't feel comfortable doing that in those types of venues. Just a guess.

[Rubulator2k]

As far as people sitting down most of the time during the shows, I think it may have something to do with the venues they are in.

Well.... as one of those fans... its really cause my pants arent all that much lower than where Dennis says his are so they ride up when I stand... even for Dennis, I wont induce a self propelled wedgie...

[Ron]

People are getting up more at shows with the new band. As one who sits, I'm there to enjoy the music, and watch the show. The show is on the stage, not the crowd. It is a concert venue, not a dance club. I can understand getting into the music, but sometimes I think people take it too far. Some also try to make it about them, since they are on their feet being visible. Naturally, the amount of alcohol consumes may have some effect on people's behavior. I'm a bore at shows. I don't sing, I don't dance. The performance is on stage, and I want to see an enjoy it. And if I want to hear myself sing, I'll go in the shower. I am paying money to hear Dennis sing, not some drunk a**hole next to me.

No offense intended to those that may dance or sing. This is just my perspective on why I don't.

[Boomchild]

People are getting up more at shows with the new band. As one who sits, I'm there to enjoy the music, and watch the show. The show is on the stage, not the crowd. It is a concert venue, not a dance club. I can understand getting into the music, but sometimes I think people take it too far. Some also try to make it about them, since they are on their feet being visible. Naturally, the amount of alcohol consumes may have some effect on people's behavior. I'm a bore at shows. I don't sing, I don't dance. The performance is on stage, and I want to see an enjoy it. And if I want to hear myself sing, I'll go in the shower. I am paying money to hear Dennis sing, not some drunk a**hole next to me.

No offense intended to those that may dance or sing. This is just my perspective on why I don't.

Oh come on Ron! Didn't you know that the secret to a great singing voice is to consume as much jager as you can before your star performance in the crowd?

[ladybugking]

People are getting up more at shows with the new band. As one who sits, I'm there to enjoy the music, and watch the show. The show is on the stage, not the crowd. It is a concert venue, not a dance club. I can understand getting into the music, but sometimes I think people take it too far. Some also try to make it about them, since they are on their feet being visible. Naturally, the amount of alcohol consumes may have some effect on people's behavior. I'm a bore at shows. I don't sing, I don't dance. The performance is on stage, and I want to see an enjoy it. And if I want to hear myself sing, I'll go in the shower. I am paying money to hear Dennis sing, not some drunk a**hole next to me.

No offense intended to those that may dance or sing. This is just my perspective on why I don't.

A sitting ovation, Ron!

I am agreeing here, but, again, some venues lend themselves to standing, so that is fine. And some, of course, you stand up the entire time anyway. (HOB comes to mind)

And don't get me started on the a-holes in the crowd who make it all about themselves. I have seen/heard enough of them that I don't want any part of that at the concerts I attend.

[Jayman]

Like I said, I'm sorry if I offended people who like to sit. I guess I just have a different idea of what a rock concert is about. I feel it should be a different vibe than a broadway play at a theater. I said nothing about singing or dancing. I don't sing and I don't dance and I certainly don't want the show to be about me. Quite the contrary, I absolutely hate being the only one standing because it makes me feel like I"m in my underwear in front of a whole place and it brings attention to myself that I don't want. But at the same time, if I"m gonna just sit there like a bump on a log, I'd rather stay home and watch a dvd performance. Nobody is saying you have to singalong and dance, but it's nice to be on your feet and even just bop you head a little bit. I've been to recent styx concerts, and while some people are sitting, most people were on their feet.

This post has been edited by Jayman: 15 July 2010 - 02:08 PM