This will be a 3 part review. The review features perspectives from Ken, Paul and Hannah and Sam. A Styx concert is always a special occasion.
My first time was the Kilroy Was Here tour in Ottawa. The last time was with Tesla and Joan Jett in Laval. Styx was the first rock band I ever truly loved, and I found it fitting to use their lyrics in naming my first child.
Little did I know that my years of listening to Styx while she was around would pay off with her love for the band as well. The last time I spoke with Lawrence Gowan, I asked him if he would be able to somehow slip it into the setlist. He told me he loves the song and would try. When you go to a Styx concert, you pretty much know what to expect. Tommy Shaw is easily in my top 3 most influential musicians of all time, but on Tuesday night, he was the clear 1.
The Grand Illusion kicked off their set, and the 6 Stygians were in fine form from the get go. It was evident from the get go that Styx brought their A-game. As much as I wanted to preserve this moment in photos, I could only stop and stare at this master musician playing one of my all time favourite songs. I became a fan boy, forgetting about my camera, until one of the other photographers, Lily, nudged me out of my daydream.
A natural, musical genius. This is one of the two songs Hannah was looking forward to. I found myself looking up to section , hoping to catch a glimpse of her smile.
