however, since 2010, deyoung has instead formed a new band with guitarists august zadra and jimmy leahey, bassist-vocalist craig carter, drummer tom sharpe, keyboardist john blasucci and his wife suzanne deyoung on backing vocals, to perform styx hits and other deyoung solo works. they are touring north america billed as "dennis deyoung: the music of styx". despite this, deyoung still says he is ready for a reunion with the band.