Dennis DeYoung Announces The Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary US Album Tour

Dennis DeYoung announces a special live tour celebrating the 40th Anniversary of STYX's iconic 1977 album release, THE GRAND ILLUSION. DeYoung will reflect back on more than 4 decades of musical excellence throughout the performance. This includes performing the entire Grand Illusion album plus all the greatest hits written and sung by DeYoung including - “Come Sail Away,” “Babe,” “Mr. Roboto,” “The Best Of Times,” and “Lady.” Other hit songs attendees may expect include fan favorites "Renegade," "Blue Collar Man," "Suite Madame Blue" and more.

The excitement of the Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary Tour is the magic of DeYoung's instantly recognizable voice bringing the classic STYX catalog to the live stage. For fans that weren't witness to the original album tour, DeYoung shares, "The Grand Illusion album was STYX’s greatest achievement, and this year my band and I will bring its sound and spirit to life nightly on concert stages across America."

The Grand Illusion was STYX's seventh studio album, but historically serves as the album that would launch the band to super stardom with DeYoung's song "Come Sail Away" reaching number 8 on Billboard's Top 100 in 1977. The song pushed album sales to more than 3 million copies and gave STYX a multi-platinum album certification bringing STYX critical commercial success. The album remains a staple on classic rock radio stations worldwide.

Of the Grand Illusion album, DeYoung adds "I formulated the theme behind the Grand Illusion album after observing how American culture creates illusions through advertising and entertainment to convince us that our lives our lacking, in order to sell products. I told the audience that we were part of the Illusion and warned them not to be “fooled by the radio,” which was us, and that in the end, despite the illusions and hype created, that “deep inside we’re all the same."

2018 offers opportunities for fans to see Dennis DeYoung and his band at a hometown venue. New dates are being added and ticket sales are available through DeYoung’s official website. For a detailed list of venues and performance dates, visit http://www.dennisdeyoung.com/tour.

The current tour schedule includes:

• 2-9-18 - Wausau, WI - Dennis DeYoung: The Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary Album Tour
• 2-10-18 - Waukegan, IL - Dennis DeYoung: The Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary Album Tour
• 2-16-18 - St. Louis, MO - Dennis DeYoung: The Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary Album Tour
• 2-17-18 - Wichita, KS -  Dennis DeYoung: The Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary Album Tour
• 2-23-18 - Las Vegas - Dennis DeYoung and the music of STYX
• 2-24-18 - Las Vegas - Dennis DeYoung and the music of STYX
• 3-11-18 - Private Show - Dennis DeYoung and the music of STYX
• 3-15-18 - Plymouth, MA -  Dennis DeYoung: The Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary Album Tour
• 3-16-18 - Montclair, NJ -  Dennis DeYoung: The Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary Album Tour
• 3-22-18 - Verona, NY - Dennis DeYoung: The Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary Album Tour
• 3-23-18 - Williamsport, PA - Dennis DeYoung: The Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary Album Tour
• 3-24-18 - Bethlehem, PA - Dennis DeYoung: The Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary Album Tour
• 4-20-18 - Bow, WA - Dennis DeYoung and the music of STYX
• 4-21-18 - Bow, WA - Dennis DeYoung and the music of STYX
• 5-18-18 - Torrington, CT - Dennis DeYoung: The Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary Album Tour
• 5-19-18 - Concord, NH - Dennis DeYoung: The Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary Album Tour
• 6-1-18 - Austin, TX - Dennis DeYoung and Night Ranger
• 6-9-18 - Florence, IN - Dennis DeYoung and the music of STYX

Find Dennis DeYoung online through the following links:

Official Website: www.dennisdeyoung.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dennis-DeYoung-303904839630509

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There was plenty of new and impressive gear. In some cases there were revamps or a re-launch of some beloved classics. It is clear that everything is in the attempt to help music artists push the boundaries of their own creative possibilities.

 

The most impressive was the artistry. This year in particular seemed to have more booths displaying truly stunning pieces of art not just as gear or equipment. There is no doubt the importance of having equipment that is technologically efficient in order to create and produce amazing music. However, there was a simple pleasure in having a visual representation of how music can look and feel.

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These days there is so much in our lives that has become digital representation of equipment, touch screen or simulated experiences. Perhaps music artists have developed a pull to more textural equipment they can feel and see an artistry of someone’s hand creating it. Tools that are as physically and visually stimulating as the sounds they are trying to create in music.

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Lavine Linarez was given her first camera at the age of 13 beginning her love of photo and art. She later graduated from CalArts with a Fine Art and Photography degree. Now a business owner, she specializes in event photography and special effects makeup. She is influenced by Joel-Peter Witkin, Anton Corijn, Skinny Puppy and all things weird. 

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