OT: LIGHTS to open for STYX!

by **OneJourney** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:01 am

LIGHTS (Tribute to Journey) is set to open for Styx on September 20, 2008 in Newport Beach, CA. Stay tuned for more info.

by **OneJourney** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:39 pm

It's official folks! So excited!

by **Vocalsmanvocals** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 12:04 am

Good luck! Thats great news!

by **Renegade79** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:27 am

Awesome news! We'll be there!

by **WIX** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 8:36 am

So they are letting you open the front doors to the venue???
My gawd that is huge!!! you have finally arrived !!! I will never forget when Celine Dion let me open her dressing room door for her

by **OneJourney** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:09 pm

Wix...dude! LOL

This weekend, we open for the legendary STYX!!!!!! I could NOT be more excited!

by **Tracie555** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:03 pm

Hey Jeff

You guys have an awesome show!!! Kick some Newport Beach ass!!!Wish I could be there :cry:

Maybe miss Renegade can record a song or two and post them somewhere???? hint, hint, hint

Take care,

Tracie

by **Deb** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:09 pm

Renegade79 wrote:Awesome news! We'll be there!

You? At a Styx show? No way? :lol:

Maybe one of these Cali trips, Lights will be playing........wouldn't mind checking them out. From what I've seen on youtube and heard from a couple of Cali friends, Juan does a great job on the Journey stuff.

by **OneJourney** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:10 pm

Thanks! We are so excited about this weekend. We are playing House of Blues on Friday night, and with Styx on Saturday night!!

by **LIGHTS BAND** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:29 pm

http://www.tasteofnewport.com/default.asp?contentID=507

by **JH'sTXfan** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:31 am

Very cool! Congratulations on the big gig.

by **Renegade79** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:05 am

Deb wrote:
Renegade79 wrote:Awesome news! We'll be there!

You? At a Styx show? No way?

What can I say, my arm was twisted again!

by **nutz4Neal** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:44 am

OneJourney wrote:LIGHTS (Tribute to Journey) is set to open for Styx on September 20, 2008 in Newport Beach, CA. Stay tuned for more info.

I heard about that gig..how awesome for Jeff and the entire band!

So disappointed that I didn't get to see you guys in Vegas 'tho..even made special flight arrangements just to see you :cry:

...some day...

Break a leg you guys!

by **Glenn** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:12 am

I also wish I could go to this gig....Congrats!

Please make sure some pisc and vids are done!

by **G.I.Jim** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:13 am

Pretty soon, Styx will be opening for you guys at the rate they're going! :lol:

It's gotten pretty sad...

by **Glenn** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:14 am

"After 30 years, the LIGHTS still shine on Journey. In June of 2007, “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey, an instantly recognizable hit from the 1980s, cemented its place in Pop Culture History. Thanks to Tony Soprano’s jukebox selection in The Sopranos Series’ Finale, this iconic song climbed its way back into Billboard’s Top 40. Journey’s Greatest Hits peaked at No. 4 in iTunes’ Top 10. Journey has sold over 55 million albums worldwide and continues its reign at the very top of the short list of rock bands whose music has stood the test of time. In 2006, a group of professional musicians from Los Angeles joined together to pay tribute to this great American band. They called themselves “LIGHTS,” after Journey’s song about their hometown, San Francisco,California. As faithful fans of Journey’s music, LIGHTS is committed to staying true to Journey’s legacy, while bringing a fresh pulse to the heart of their songs. Since their inception, LIGHTS fills venues to capacity with crowds singing and cheering the great hits of this chart-topping band. “Their sound is as close to the real deal as you will ever hear. Great musicians, great vocals, just a great time!” commented Robert Fleischman, Singer, Songwriter, Original Lead Vocalist for Journey. LIGHTS infuses the air with electricity and ignites the crowd with energetic fire. Experience The Premier Tribute to one of the truly great bands in Rock and Roll, Journey . . . Experience LIGHTS."

by **conversationpc** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:55 am

LIGHTS BAND wrote:http://www.tasteofnewport.com/default.asp?contentID=507

Dude...Shrink the link AND the pic in your sig. :lol:

Congrats on opening for Styx!

by **LIGHTSjdc** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:05 pm

Hey, Everybody!

This is Juan from LIGHTS sending out a big hello to the Journey Faithful! This is my first post and I just wanted to say "Thank You." Your support and well wishes mean so much to us. Like many of you, Journey's music and legacy have made a significant impact on me personally. We are grateful for the opportunities to perform this great music, and we eagerly anticipate meeting and performing for you!

God Bless!

JDC

by **Deb** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:51 pm

LIGHTSjdc wrote:Hey, Everybody!

This is Juan from LIGHTS sending out a big hello to the Journey Faithful! This is my first post and I just wanted to say "Thank You." Your support and well wishes mean so much to us. Like many of you, Journey's music and legacy have made a significant impact on me personally. We are grateful for the opportunities to perform this great music, and we eagerly anticipate meeting and performing for you!

God Bless!

JDC

Welcome to MR, Juan! Have a great show this weekend!

Cool pics with each of the Journey guys, especially Arnel. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu ... d=42887321

by **texafana** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:15 pm

Lead singer doesn't sound a thing like Steve Perry. BUT....that doesn't mean they don't sound good either. On the contrary, one of the better Journey cover bands I've heard. Looking forward to videos from the Styx show.

by **OneJourney** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 12:02 am

Tonight's the night!!!

by **texafana** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:07 pm

well?

by **Renegade79** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:38 pm

texafana wrote:well?

Taste of Newport is always great music, good food and spending time with friends!

Lights's set was really fun! Lights had a great response from the audience. They were scheduled for a 75 minute set, but I think it went a bit over with "Oh Sherrie". Then we had a long Styx set. Nothing better than a night of awesome music!

Setlist:
Separate Ways
Be Good To Yourself
Lights / Stay Awhile
Stone In Love
Just The Same Way
Who's Cryin' Now
Open Arms
Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'
Ask The Lonely
Send Her My Love
Anyway You want It
Faithfully
Don't Stop Believin'
Wheel In The Sky

Encore
Oh Sherrie

Clickables

Link to album: http://www.loveclassicrock.com/images/l ... index.html

Short bit of "Separate Ways"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzl1gRNB0zw

"Lights" "Stay Awhile"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkbpatqxJ9c

"Stone In Love"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp0EY0wMetI

Oh Sherrie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpuZTb_Ocfc

by **texafana** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:52 pm

wow...not bad at all!

by **Deb** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 12:20 am

Renegade79 wrote:"Lights" "Stay Awhile"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkbpatqxJ9c

Way to go Cindi, thanks for sharing! Glad they took your request. :lol:

Lights/Stay Awhile is AWESOME! Juan's got a great voice and I like that he doesn't copy Perry's mannerisms, etc. Good stuff!

by **JH'sTXfan** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:29 am

Deb wrote:
Renegade79 wrote:"Lights" "Stay Awhile"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkbpatqxJ9c

Way to go Cindi, thanks for sharing! Glad they took your request. Lights/Stay Awhile is AWESOME! Juan's got a great voice and I like that he doesn't copy Perry's mannerisms, etc. Good stuff!

I agree, very well done! Juan's a great singer. Listen to the last few seconds of "SIL".

by **LIGHTSjdc** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 8:09 am

Thank you everybody for your kind words! A special thanks and a big hug to Cindi for those video clips:) It was a great night and an honor to share the stage with the legendary STYX. I stayed for their show, and I have gotta say, they still got it!

JDC

by **Saint John** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 8:30 am

Those clips were really good. Congrats.

by **texafana** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 11:24 am

"I stayed for their show, and I have gotta say, they still got it! "

That sounds so weird.. I mean why wouldn't you stay for their show? ? ? ? ?

by **STYX Fan** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 11:39 am

OMG I think I just wet myself.

MR