South Side Of The Sky - The Band Geeks with Tom Brislin

This is our cover of South Side of the Sky by Yes. To hear our full interview with Tom Brislin, go to riotcast.com and listen to the Band Geek Podcast.
Ann Marie Castellano - Vocals
Tom Brislin - Keyboards/Vocals
Richie Castellano - Guitar/Vocals
Danny Miranda - Bass
Andy Ascolese - Drums
Jarrett Pressman - Sound FX Montage

[@gordonmilligan8847]

The great thing about these YES covers by this band (and I’ve watched them all) is that their measure of success is not all about how well the singer can or cannot pretend to be Jon Anderson. She’s not pretending, she doesn’t need to, the whole band has everything nailed anyway and with their own vital musical energy. Stunningly good! Respect to all of you!

[@stevesheroan4131]

Ann Marie’s voice is particularly spectacular on this one. It’s fantastic on everything, but this one really shines IMO.

[@jasonwilson2769]

Have been a Yes fan for 25 years and this has been, hands down, my favorite Yes song (regardless of how amazing all their other songs are). Just wanted to say, from both a fan of the song and band, that you guys NAILED this. You guys took this song so seriously and also seem to simultaneously have so much fun with it. Thanks again. You are all great. Much appreciated.

[@moszczynskieng]

Boris Johnson on drums everyone!

[@tomgaylord1601]

As a lifelong Yes fan, may I say this is nothing short of amazing. You were all born to do this. OK, enough, I'm going back for a second listen.

[@jgowin66]

Because of the difficulty in getting it right, there are good musicians who will not even attempt to play a Yes song. The best, however, probably consider it a challenge. This band is superb! Really an outstanding performance from beginning to end. My sincere appreciation!

[@frankroccia9593]

Band Geeks should be touring all over. Incredible talent and musicianship. Would love to jam with these folks.

[@Johns690]

It was SO beautiful! I had tears in my eyes well before 45 seconds. I never knew anyone else loved this song as much as I did

[@thomaswild9044]

Here's the deal, I'm 58 yrs old and many of the greats are dying because their 20 - 30 yrs older. We need bands like you to tour the clubs and play these hits. You'll always sell out. yes is a very difficult band to cover because of their arraignments.

[@jatodd3746]

My only regret is that I cannot "Like" this AGAIN, two years later.

[@lawrencefrank1186]

Just a fantastic rendition of this YES SONG and an awesome improv jam at the end. Great keys great vocals. Bravo! Brava!

[@FancyTailAquatics]

Damn, her voice is amazing!

[@mikeydred11]

I love that moment at

[@KulatopiaCroatia]

Just discovered this and I am blown away by the musicianship of every person there. I need to hear more of those incredible vocals also! Perfect! Thank you everyone in the band for sharing your talents and love. ❤

[@sophiezanep]

Awesome playing by everyone, but for me what makes it even more amazing is that Ann Marie DOESN'T "American Vibrato" the hell out of it - just pure tone, the way it should be. Nice job and so tasteful.

[@denali9643]

Holy God who are you people??? This is my second Yes play (CTTE was first) and I’m equally blown away! The legendary Howe riffs between lines on this song are some of my all time favorite....and you NAILED it!

[@jaimecontreras5887]

Holy cow!! . . . You guys are some of the few who can say that are VERY ABLE to immortalize REAL MUSIC and to bring it into the Twenty First century in order that we, the followers and lovers of the 70-80s music, can revive thoughts, remembrances and evoke those magnificient times of our youth. You have all my respect and admiration!

[@johnamick]

What a ridiculously talented bunch of musicians. Came here to see my buddy Tom Brislin and left a huge Band Geeks fan!

[@ThorHammerdahl]

TREMENDOUS cover of one of my favorite Yes pieces. High compliments! this is why you guys are working & the rest of us are watching.

[@kellynickell3231]

For my brother & me, "Fragile" has been a staple since it's release.