“Awaken”Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks State Theater 2024

The first show of the tour, live at The State Theater in New Brunswick NJ on 5/30/24.
From the 1977 Going for the One LP.
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[@jeffschielka7845]

Simply heaven. Awaken is a masterpiece. 👍😎

[@rogerk55]

"Awaken in our hearts"

[@rogerk55]

Another amazing performance, but not surprising, such great musicians! Jon Anderson + the Band Geeks = Yes!

[@fallof67]

Love that Jon is wearing the jacket honoring Chris. The band is tight and Jon is the voice of Yes and he is still enjoying and creating new music with a new Yes!

[@JeffReams]

Jon’s voice is still amazing. Awaken is one of my favorite Yes song.

[@scottward9135]

Heavenly, enchanting, and utterly soothing, Jon Anderson's voice is truly irreplaceable. The Band Geeks are remarkably on point. I can't wait to experience their performance in Phoenix!

[@paulgoodwin1029]

That he can still sing at this level on the cusp of turning 80 is nothing short of a minor miracle, at least in terms of rock & roll. I cannot think of anyone from his era who's voice has remained as intact today. Just amazing.

[@sarawashington6779]

Roger Hodgson of Supertramp is up there, too..

[@Oliasn8]

YES!! They’ve definitely got the vibe! Well done all!! Bravo!! 🙏🏻

[@mrflooby1]

Wow! Wonderful rendition of my favorite Yes song. The band and Jon are amazing.

[@Magnetron33]

I have heard Jon and Yes do this many times since 1977. It really has never sounded better.

[@armandofente8774]

Amazing how Jon can still sing so great at nearly 80!

[@catraeth1]

Beautiful

[@mikew5858]

Wakeman is right, Jon is from another planet.

[@F21012013R]

So is Wakeman!

[@drfoxcourt]

Google Band Geeks tour and if you are near, go to the best live show of rock musicianship you will never see again. Jon is as elfin-angelic voice as ever. The Band Geek know their instruments are are amazing in their own right. Album in August.

[@bei1016]

Amazing. I've been a Jon/ Yes Fan for Ages. That was Amazing.

[@stevegardiner8473]

Amazing. Nobody sounds like Jon. I've seen the other Jon, and Benoit both front Yes, and while they are good in their own way, there is only one Jon Anderson. Yes are my favourite band, and I've been listening to them, and going to see them live for something like fifty years, and I have to say, the Band Geeks do a fantastic job of staying true to the legacy and spirit of the music. As much as I love Steve Howe, right now, I'd rather watch these live than the current version of Yes that exists. Outstanding.

[@Magnetron33]

I have been going since the week Close was released. Jon sounds as great as ever. It is very helpful to the authenticity of the song to have the man that actually wrote those lyrics and feelings singing them.

[@ChuckSchickx]

The band is total 🔥. And Jon is, well, phenomenal as always. A real joy to listen to.

[@robertjannush4403]

This is In my Top 5 list of YES Songs from All of Their Masterpieces thru the Decades ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.Out of All the Famous People in the World Jon Anderson would be the Number One Person who I Would Love To Meet and That Would Make My Life Complete !!!

[@johnwitt583]

So angelic of a man Anderson is YES ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@paulharvey7223]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 beautiful ! 🤩

[@Jeffrey.Seelman]

Very powerful and cool stage. Thank you for videotaping this.

[@Johnny-re9kg]

I am going on Monday!

[@AndrewKazmierski]

Enjoy, you will love it!

[@SaintGomer]

So anticipating the LA show in august!! Been WAITING to catch these gents in this special vibrant configuration!!🎸🔥💕👀🎤👂👀… Thanks, and peace to all from the West Coast🌊🏄‍♂️🌊👍

[@janetacquilano1912]

I am going this Saturday ❤

[@4absentfriends]

YES !! Say no more.

[@user-mx7lx1mg5s]

bravo

[@trilingual6725]

Superb--wish I could see them way up here in Canada! Dropping down a tone sounds good.

[@eddiecriglington400]

🎶❤️🎶

[@richfoley7885]

Got tickets for Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska,Phoenix, and LA.

[@geoffreymason5642]

Nice!

[@sergesa6862]

Épico!

[@ronskopitz2360]

Crying. Wow.

[@edwardnull5447]

Certainly better than that other cover band tourimg as yes. No disrespect to Mr. Howe.

[@Magnetron33]

At least this one has a founding member and spiritual muse

[@renericken6117]

YES JOON ANNDR SONY ah R YAzire fin eternFIRE

[@gustavomalfitani]

Too much better than Steve Howe cover band.

[@Latexhandske]

The Geeks are good, better than Steve `n friends..........

[@RonBaldino]

Was at this show, and i have to say, that even with Jon flubbing a couple lyrics, it was the best Yes show I've seen in 20 years, since the 2003 35th anniversary tour with classic lineup. 2008 with Benoit and Oliver Wakeman was good but no Jon Anderson. Was disappointed in the 2012 show with Downes on keys and can't stand Jon Davidson. Andy Ascolese is not Alan White or Bruford ( no one is!) but much better than Jay Schellen. Billy is very good but i miss the sound of the rick that Richie gets, really nailing Squire's tone down to the strings and the ric o sound etc. And his playing and singing are closer to the late great Chris Squire R.I.P. Liked Igor and Tom Brilslin on keys but love how Chris Clark can sound like Wakeman, Moraz or Kaye but brings more of his own style to his solos. Andy Graziano is not as good as Howe once was but has more fire and energy than Howe has these days. Overall the backing vocals of this group are fantastic, better than anything since the Rabin days. New songs sound very good, better than any Yes album since Magnification , can't wait to hear studio versions, (Richie is a great producer).Wouldn't pay to see current Yes but am going to three shows on this tour, Jon and this band really are the new Yes and Steve's band sounds like Asia without Wetton or Palmer covering Yes with a good karaoke singer. Just my humble opinion, but I have seen Yes 18 times, starting with the in the round show at the Philly Spectrum in '78 and i just hope Jon can keep going a while longer cause I really enjoy this lineup.

[@sarawashington6779]

Very thorough (and believable) analysis!!

[@artmccartan4911]

Saw them in Pittsburgh in 78 and your description is spot on. The one girl I should have married took me as a birthday gift back in 78. Went with my wonderful 30 yr old daughter to the 6/18 show as fathers day gift. That is Yes, in the round.

[@asharmstrong6730]

Why can't Americans be quiet and listen while the band is playing? All that idiotic whooping and whistling is embarrassing.

[@RonBaldino]

Cause it's a Rock show and screaming and shouting to show your appreciation is encouraged! Take that you poncie brit. Lol, just kidding on the last part. 😊