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STYX is set to return to Ribfest

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STYXThe Exchange Club of Naperville and the 2013 Ribfest Committee have announced that on Wed.,  July 3, STYX will be the opening act for the 2013 Ribfest. The 26th Ribfest will be held July 3-7, 2013 in Knoch Park, Naperville. Ribfest consists of family activities throughout the event, rib vendors from across the country and music. All the proceeds from Ribfest go to support the elimination of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence.

“We are very excited about having STYX return to the Ribfest stage. This iconic band will bring patrons of all ages to enjoy our event. It is a great way to kick off the weekend,” said Marty Walker, Ribfest 2013 Chair, in a press release.

The band STYX consists of Tommy Shaw, James “JY” Young, Lawrence Gowan, Todd Sucherman and Ricky Phillips (along with the occasional surprise appearance by original bassist Chuck Panozzo), and have performed more live since ’99 than all of the previous years of its career combined. Two Super-Bowl appearances, Pollstar Box Office chart-topping tours with Def Leppard, Journey, Boston, REO Speedwagon, Bad Company (to name only a few), two more studio albums and no end in sight, STYX continues to conquer the planet, one venue at a time.

Tickets will go on sale in the spring on www.ribfest.net which is under construction.

What’s Exchange Club?

The Exchange Club is a national group of men and women working as volunteers to make our community a better place through its primary mission, the Prevention of Child Abuse, and through local community service projects. The club organizes fundraising activities such as Ribfest over the Fourth of July and promote Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities and to Prevent Child Abuse and Domestic Violence. If you are interested in any of the activities mentioned above, call (630) 779-2702 or visit www.ExchangeClub.org. The Exchange Club of Naperville can use your help to continue this vital service to the community.

 

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