This is the day that will always stick in my head as one of the most 
   important days of my life. This was the day that my best friend since 7th 
   grade and I were to see our rock idols, Styx.

              The "Gorge At George" as it's called, is a huge outdoor amphitheatre 
   overlooking the beautiful Columbia River. The view is spectacular, but it was 
   nothing compared to the men on the stage that night. 

              On this late summer afternoon, the crowd was anxiously awaiting the 
   entrance of the band they had come to see. We had all been pleasantly 
   entertained by the legendary rock group Kansas, but we were still impatiently
   waiting for Styx. The day was hot, but as always at the amphitheatre, there was 
   a cool breeze blowing through the crowd.

               A huge roar came from the mass of people surrounding the stage as 
   Dennis DeYoung, James Young, Chuck Panozzo, Tommy Shaw and Todd 
   Sucherman came running out on the stage. The guys were all smiles as they 
   talked to the audience and began their night of harmonious music.






"Our memories of yesterday will last a lifetime..."

 

                I remember peering through my binoculars trying to get a good look at 
   each of the guys. I am short, so at times it was difficult to see. When I did see I 
   was completely mesmerized at the idea that here I was -- finally -- seeing  Styx 
   for the first time ! They all looked great, I could hardly tell that it had been 
   so many years ago that I had fantasized daily about this moment. 

                The music was perfection, the lighting and surrounding scenery were 
   awesome, the crowd was hyped and the guys were having a ball. It was a great 
   concert. An almost perfect concert. It would have been perfect if we had been 
   just a little  closer. 

                On July 30th, my best friend Steph and I will be able to witness that
   "perfect" concert. It will be minus the beautiful Gorge Amphitheatre, but we 
   will be IN THE FRONT ROW!!! I am in shock now, but I will snap out of it by 
   the time we go to the concert. Ok, guys, here we come!!! *big smile*

Click here to see what Tommy had to say about playing at The Gorge.





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