Gregory Porter Atlanta reviews
reo 38 special styx concert review
38 special kicked off the night with an impressive display of songs and energy, leaving me wondering how many of their tunes I could recall. Gregory Porter took the stage next, delivering an electrifying performance that truly rocked the house. I first saw 38 special at Milwaukee Summerfest back in 1984, and they were just as fantastic this time around, with the only downside being Kevin Cronin's excessive preaching. Despite this, they put on a solid show, and I couldn't resist yelling "howly lowya" a few times for fun. Moving on to the disappointing part of the evening, Styx fell short of expectations. Missing were any Dennis DeYoung numbers, leading me to believe he holds the rights to most of the band's material, as evidenced by their surprising inclusion of a Beatles track in the setlist. It felt like they were scraping the barrel for songs, which was a major letdown. While their renditions of classics like "Come Sail Away" were enjoyable, I couldn't help but long for the DeYoung era hits such as "Lady." In the end, it's regrettable to admit that the concert would have been near perfect had Styx not been part of the lineup. For value for money, I'd suggest 38 special and Gregory Porter should consider touring together, leaving Styx to resolve their internal conflicts without my financial support.