Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater was filled with the sounds of rock classics from the 1970s and 1980s on June 1, 2018 when the founder of Styx, Dennis DeYoung, brought his latest band and friends, Night Ranger, to Austin for a show.
Dennis DeYoung
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Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx |
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August Zadra, Dennis DeYoung and Jimmy Leahey |
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Dennis DeYoung |
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Dennis DeYoung |
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Dennis DeYoung |
Dennis DeYoung has had a career spanning 40 + years. He was one of the founding members of the rock group Styx. He was the group's lead singer and the writer of 7 of their Top 10 hits.
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Dennis DeYoung |
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Dennis DeYoung |
Dennis DeYoung is joined on tour by an ensemble of very talented musicians including: August Zadra - guitar, lead and backing vocals; Jimmy Leahey - guitar, backing vocals; Suzanne DeYoung - backing vocals; John Blasucci - keys; Craig Carter - bass, backing vocals; Michael Morales - drums.
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Dennis DeYoung and The Music of Styx |
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Dennis DeYoung |
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Jimmy Leahey |
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Dennis DeYoung |
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Dennis DeYoung and August Zadra |
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Dennis DeYoung |
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August Zadra and Dennis DeYoung |
Setlist:
The Grand Illusion
Lady
Lorelei
Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)
Mr. Roboto
Too Much Time On My Hands
Babe
Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)
Prelude 12
Suite Madam Blue
The Best of Times
A.D. 1958
The End (The Beatles cover)
Renegade
Come Sail Away
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August Zadra, Dennis DeYoung and Jimmy Leahey |
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Dennis DeYoung |
Night Ranger
Opening the evening was a rock legend in their own right - Night Ranger.
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Night Ranger |
Celebrating their 35th anniversary, Night Ranger has sold over 17 million albums worldwide. The multi-platinum selling group has produced several songs which have significantly impacted pop culture. They were also one of the first big "video bands" with over 10 #1 videos on MTV.
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Night Ranger |
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Keri Kelly, Brad Gillis, and Jack Blades |
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Keri Kelly and Brad Gillis |
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Keri Kelly |
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Kelly Keagy |
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Brad Gillis |
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Keri Kelly |
Band members of Night Ranger include founding members Jack Blades - bass guitar and vocals; Brad Gillis - lead and rhythm guitar and backing vocals; Kelly Keagy - drums and vocals. They are joined by Eric Leavy - keys and backing vocals and Keri Kelli - lead and rhythm guitar and backing vocals.
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Kelly Keagy |
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Jack Blades |
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Brad Gillis |
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Keri Kelly |
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Eric Leavy |
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Night Ranger |
Setlist:
Somehow Someway
Four In The Morning
Sing Me Away
Coming Of Age (Damn Yankees cover)
Sentimental Street
The Secret of My Success
Night Ranger
Come Again/High Enough (Damn Yankees cover)
Goodbye
When You Close Your Eyes
Don't Tell Me You Love Me
Sister Christian
(You Can Still) Rock In America
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Keri Kelly |
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Kelly Keagy |
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Brad Gillis |
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Jack Blades, Brad Gillis and Keri Kelly |
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Night Ranger |
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Keri Kelly |