Last night, Calgary rocked!!! Styx finally came to town after 20 years to entertain those of us who remember this great band. And entertain us they did, the fans were on their feet dancing to every tune and singing along every word - they haven't forgotten. We heard old songs, new songs and one of Gowan's songs, "A Criminal Mind" in a great musical arrangement and harmony - the crowd went nuts as Gowan played the first few notes and they recognized what song was coming. My personal favourites are "A Crystal Ball" - a spellbounding reflective songs; and "Brave New World", this tune just catches me every time I hear it. Gowan also did a superb job in his own singing style of "Lady" and "Grand Illusion". Compared to Quebec City, I found the majority of the Calgary audience was of my generation, but it was great seeing the younger people there too in the front row, rocking and having just as much fun. (left image from Calgary Herald)

I'm being biased now but I cannot help but say that Gowan brings a lot of energy and fun to this group of guys who really do enjoy themselves up there on stage. They were thrilled at the Calgary audience (they told me) and how much you enjoyed the show. They'll be back for sure, sooner than 20 years.

My only disappointment was that there was no Calgary press present and hence not a word printed in the local papers the next day about this great show, I was the only 'official' photographer so I hope you enjoyed the photos. Look out Edmonton and Kelowna, you're in for a treat.

This article was written in the Calgary Herald on Feb 9, 2001. Too bad they didn't follow up after the show, maybe they would have had something more to say about the quality of this band.