“Part of the lifeblood of a band is coming up with new [music]”

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Photo Credit: Todd Gallopo

Multi-platinum Progressive rockers STYX released their 17th studio album Crash of The Crown on June 18, 2021, but had to wait almost a year before they could take their new music on the road. STYX are currently on a co-headlining tour with REO SPEEDWAGON and special guest LOVERBOY.

When the Live & UnZoomed Tour makes its way to Mansfield, Massachusetts on August 19th, you can bet your blue collar man dollar that this contributor will be front and center. I had the chance to catch up with STYX keyboardist & co-vocalist Lawrence Gowan during a tour stop in California to find out more about the tour, and all of the new music coming out of the STYX camp as of late.

Highlights include:

-Discussion of their Live & UnZoomed Tour
-Returning to the stage after two years
-Balancing the “hits” with new material
-Adding producer Will Evankovich to the live band
-Touring with REO SPEEDWAGON & LOVERBOY
-Sightseeing between shows
-Discussion of Crash of The Crown (2021) album
-Discussion of The Mission (2017) album
-A visit to NASA inspiring the album
-Does STYX plan for more new music?
-Future Gowan solo material
-And much, much more

Catch STYX live on the LIVE & UNZOOMED TOUR

8/8 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
8/10 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park
8/12 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
8/13 – Camden, NJ – Waterfront Music Pavilion
8/16 – Toronto, ONT. – Budweiser Stage
8/17 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Perf. Arts Center
8/19 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
8/20 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
8/21 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health @ Jones Bch. Theater
9/3 – Duluth, MN – Amsoil Arena
9/4 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena
9/6 – Moline, IL – TaxSlayer Center
9/9 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amp
9/10 – Burgettstown, PA – Pavilion at Star Lake
9/13 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater
9/14 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours
9/16 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amp 9/17 – Gilford, NH – Bank of NH Pavilion
9/18 – Bangor, ME – Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion

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