What Do The Band Geeks Do Before A Show?

Since it was our first time touring together, it was interesting to see what all the guys do before a show. Enjoy our VLOG from the Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks Yes Epics and Classics Tour!
Thanks to @JeffRolka for the vocal warmup! - • Singing Warm Up - Teno...
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[@FlyGuy457]

I grew up on YES. Am a big critic as well. You guys should be very proud of you work. Fantastic

[@sergiovalladaoferraz1087]

We desperately need a blu-ray of the show, including all the songs you've played (Gates and Rhythm of Love weren't played every evening)! And please, pleeeease, book more dates! And if it isn't to much to dream, come play in Brazil!

[@jeffschielka7845]

Or dvd!!!😎

[@nicholasmiglino7299]

Definitely book more dates 👏👏

[@glamill51]

Blue Ray / DVD - has to be a MUST pretty please!

[@gustavobertin5839]

Sim venham para o Brasil!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@johnjjenkins5069]

Please Please Please put out a DVD of the show! It will sell for sure!

[@GonzoAmerican]

Richie, I know you and the other band geeks put in a lot of hard work on this project. I also can see that you all are absolutely giddy with excitement both on and off the stage. You’ve just realized another musician’s dream! I know I’ve been living vicariously through you the past few weeks. Hoping that Jon and the geeks will reunite for more shows this fall!

[@jeffschielka7845]

Jon Anderson THE VOICE. THE MASTER. FOREVER YES❗️❗️❗️🎤🎤🎤 LOVE and LIGHT❤🌅

[@jonschwartz4621]

You guys are all such badssses. Love the five part harmonies on Suite Judy. Andy Graziano is just hitting it out of the park. Saw you guys at the Palladium. Best 2.5 hours of my life in a looong time. Thanks 👏

[@daveschlom4033]

I am going to start doing some simple vocal warm ups before I record. Thanks for the tip Richie. Us Hecklers are 110% behind you guys.

[@donutcookiepie]

Getting your former singer back would be a great thing to do pre show.

[@eddiecriglington400]

So interesting to see your warm ups and ‘rituals’. Thanks very much Richie, for showing us. I’ve been a massive Yes and Jon Anderson fan since 1971, aged 15. I fell in love with your ‘Band Geeks’ Yes covers quite a while ago. I couldn’t believe how good you all are. You’re all amazing musicians. It’s wonderful that you’ve teamed up with Jon to perform the great Yes Classics. I’ve been enjoying the videos from your US tour and it would be brilliant if you were able to come with Jon and tour over here for us, in the UK. Here’s hoping. Thanks again and all the very best to you all. 🎶❤️🎶

[@nicholasmiglino7299]

Nicely said

[@AndyGrazianoNYC]

Damn Andy - couldn't tune up for the big video? friggin E strings! One point that was left on the cutting room floor is that I practice classical before the show because if I can muster the poise to play that music correctly, especially like a Bach piece or other concert piece from my repertoire, then I can have the poise to go out and play Yes music correctly :)

[@daveschlom4033]

My friends who have attended the shows have all made a point to me that you are absolutely nailing it.

[@shortchord]

Any time I have a gig where I need to play bass with the pick, I warm up with (ironically enough) Heart of the Sunrise. Same philosophy, I think ... if I can play that opening riff correctly, I can usually play anything else the gig calls for. I saw the show in Collingswood, NJ, and you guys crushed it. I've seen various iterations of Yes shows over the years -- the 90125 tour in 1983, Big Generator, ABWH, Union, the classic Yes lineup in the early 2000s -- and your show may have been my favorite of all.

[@RichieCastellano]

I left that out because you said "Poise."

[@AndyGrazianoNYC]

@@RichieCastellano 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheDaezuel]

Andy you're the best! Great job on the tour!

[@markgumprecht2295]

What an amazing group of musicians. You guys probably will never be household names, but you are filling some mighty big shoes! Thanks for keeping the Jon Anderson and Yes legacy alive!

[@afterimage289]

The harmonizing on leave it is dead on! Excellent!

[@barrypatrick5512]

Best Yes/related show in terms of sound quality and band performance I have seen. The Yesheads sitting around me were blown away. Ritchie your concert production was outstanding and please do a video on what that entails.

[@lesimprosdulezardvert1342]

THis band is amazing. And the album is really, really good. I hope I will buy it soon !

[@Tarkus7]

I love how you make me feel like a friend welcomed to watch your rehearsals. I share in your excitement of being able to play Yes, and of course playing with Jon being the pinnacle of your hard work. Highlights for me have been learning how you get Mr Squire's sound, and when you first introduced Chris Clark, and said that he knows all the prog stuff. Then he noodled off everything you mentioned. So much talent all you guys have! Completely enjoy anything you post online. It's a real treat. See you in South Florida (previously from Long Island) when you get here.

[@ricmatteson225]

Bravo guys! Amazing job all of you, just love these songs all these years.Hope a tour comes down to Florida.

[@drrobram]

Please, please, do a proper Topographic Oceans Tour, it will be the Diamond of the crown

[@curly437]

I know it'd be tough but if you can get Jon to participate in these...... Always nice to see him laugh or smiling

[@mikeloomis5435]

Yes has been my favorite band since 1971. I've seen them 12 times, and had given up ever seeing Jon sing the epic songs again. That was until I saw him play w/ you guys in North Tonawanda, 9 days ago. You guys were incredible. I hope you go back out on tour again. Thanks for doing Gates that night!

[@marksowers5041]

Thank You so much, Band Geeks and Jon Anderson for bringing this great show on the road! Much respect for your dedicated efforts and hard work to continue the Yes music canon for us!

[@paul_domici]

Man you guys were so perfect with Jon!!! I really hope to see you all again soon!!!!

[@Wedontwantnowarnomore]

I watch every clip or video since this tour began. Totally blown away by how good it sound despite there’s no sound to talk about when recorded on a smartphone. 1. Hope there’ll be shows in Europe. 2. At least a suit of well filmed & recorded shows that one can listen and watch in the sofa at home.

[@VirtualLiveShow]

So incredible to watch these every day. Keep posting!,❤

[@robslevin7555]

Please please come back to Ireland. I was ill and had to miss the show 😢 please cone back ❤

[@RockinSG]

What a group of talented guys!

[@marshallross3373]

So, you guys absolutely nail the Yes catalog. Nice going. Has it come up, I wonder, whether Jon would cut an album with you guys of some new music? That would be something.

[@daveschlom4033]

Steve Bean gave us his "book report" Sunday about the three shows he attended. He said something to Chris that echoed my thoughts. "Not only do you guys have the chops to play Yes music, you also have the respect and passion for it." He said Chris appreciated that complement. It's like playing Beethoven and doing it well. The inner flame has to be there to do it right!

[@stevebean1543]

Chris said to me, "When you play Beethoven, you have to play it a certain way. When you play Yes, you have to play that a certain way, too. But there's still room to improvise - and they tell you where you can do it in their live recordings."

[@Dave_B33]

Saw Jon and The Band Geeks in Albany last week with a couple friends...I can't begin to describe how blown away we were with the show! Jon's voice is still strong, and the band was really into performing the music. They all absolutely nailed it! Honestly, it felt like it was a labor of love for them all to give a really authentic performance of all these classic pieces. It was just perfect. Well done!

[@viewoftheaskew]

Sounds like a great show, vocals were tight!

[@beister21]

Awesome

[@tonyduran4293]

Richie, I hope this tour is being considered for the west coast too. We want to see it here in New Mexico, or at least somewhere close to NM!!

[@haljalykakik2384]

Cool vid! As a musician it's great to see what goes on behind the scenes before you guys play. I've got one of those Godins that Andy has, love it! They're not just good for classical, but also for flamenco as well. Marcus Nand plays one on both his solo records and also with his neuvo flamenco group Ziroq.

[@Latexhandske]

Hell YES, you guys are amazing ❤

[@philiphall9609]

Havent listened to Yes in years. These videos got me back into them. Thanks for that.

[@guitarstringman7403]

Great video, good work ALL!

[@RidgeDogRoxx]

Thanks for the "behind the scenes", Richie. You guys are amazing!

[@jefflundgren762]

Thanks for the DesPlaines show. Love all the BG videos. Best Yes out there by a light year 😊😊😊👍

[@jvi-5300]

Los vengo siguiendo hace varios años, agradeciendo la calidad de cada cover. Me sorprendió (gratamente) la colaboración con Jon Anderson, me imagino que es un honor tenerlo lado a lado en el escenario, felicitaciones por el logro

[@TapeheadToo]

Loved hearing Leave It! Thanks for giving us a behind the scenes look!

[@JOEB955]

The only thing I can say is thank you so much from the bottom of my heart man! For me to hear gates of delirium, in the way, you guys played it was a lifelong dream of mine! Thank you, thank you thank you!

[@cyndhar4841]

Please schedule a concert in or near South Mississippi such as IP Casino, Biloxi or Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. It is my dream to see/hear Jon Anderson in concert❤

[@allonesame6467]

Fun, Informative and shows how dedicated you all are! Thank you for a wonderful shows! Awesome!

[@johncase2408]

Ah...that was great!

[@nicholasmiglino7299]

Best Yes music I’ve heard in years hope you stay together & that was with Jon being a little under the weather !! Was hoping you would’ve swung through Philly

[@2kaozz]

You are a genius, admiration and respect, may everything you undertake go great for you. Great admiration for what you do...!!

[@TonysMusic1974]

4:28 Shout out for Ed Brown!!!! What a great guy! Wagner Class of 1996 music major here :-)

[@danburnes722]

Love the Crosby, stills, Nash and Young… Suite: Judy Blue Eyes warmup. Throw that into a show the fans would flip.

[@Wideswing]

Saw you play this tour in Collingswood NJ, the show was spectacular. I was blown away.

[@kennethfinnegan2978]

The band geeks are my favorite. Thank you for coming to Chicago

[@DonnyOsmosis]

Love the CSN Suite Judy Blue Eyes warm up! Richie - you are truly "living the dream."

[@samlynes7015]

that was just about the best warmup/backstage version of Suite Judy Blue Eyes I've ever heard. How I wish I could see this show. I'll have to suffice with the KZbin clips for now. Hopefully someday you guys will play closer to me.

[@paulllewellyn2836]

I'd love to see you guys play with Jon up in the San Francisco Bay Area.

[@JulesFox]

Those vocals at the end were fun - great video. Love your work

[@davestambaugh937]

Excellent! Thanks. Saw the show in Reading!

[@RockCompany2]

Amazing!!!! Fantastic !!!!

[@aubagnais]

come play in south France too !! love you !

[@user-cz4lf9gv8c]

Reading PA loved you! We are culturally deprived! :) You were awesome! Come play here again….please!!!

[@nickmastro6870]

Leave It was amazing! Hope you play that in the future

[@trilingual6725]

Canada awaits you gentlemen! Huge fan here . .

[@polygraphovich]

Cool!

[@ifitfitz9425]

Hey guys! When are we going to hear about West Coast dates?!?

[@lesimprosdulezardvert1342]

If you us to see you on tour, you should go in Europe !

[@c-LAW]

10:07 You guys are awesome. Glory be to God!

[@WizardOfArc]

Holy s***! Referencing Jeff Rolka! I was in a band with him (for a short time) in Oakland, CA back in the day!

[@KurtRichterCISSP]

🌴🌴🌴♥♥♥PLEASE COME TO FLORIDA!!! ♥♥♥🌴🌴🌴

[@DanielBobke]

OK - you need to add "Leave It" to the set. That sounded great!

[@JOE4077]

You need to do some shows in Florida

[@yvesstancato919]

Le rêve ultime serai que vous composiez des morceaux avec Jon et même un album. On peut rêver non ?

[@therealjenso]

Great video. I really enjoy hearing how musicians warm up for a show. One unrelated question. Have you and the rest of the Geeks written original music? Thanks.

[@photographerw.j.smithphoto1214]

REAL!!!!!!

[@warrenmusselman9173]

If you guys make it to Colorado, I'll be there.

[@TonysMusic1974]

Hey Richie, I hope you guys got your tour shirts in time! I personally brought the order to the printer guys, seeing that it was a deadline order :-)

[@dalelusk9540]

Love you guys! Coming to San Diego?

[@tammysmith2553]

"So this could be total bullsh*t!" "It could be!!!" Hilarious

[@fernandotor3266]

Great performers

[@fernandotor3266]

Congrats and thanks

[@fernandotor3266]

Personally.. awaken should be improved. Organ

[@CommuneRecords]

Very cool! Just curious, what does Jon do to warm up?

[@AntonioCavicchioni]

Graziano played part of Antonio Lauro's Venezuelan Suite. Preludio. Nice.

[@ricky4001cs]

Start writing new material for you guys with Jon. We need MEANINGFUL new YES Music!

[@reason2463]

Jon and the Geeks are a better Yes than Yes is now.

[@donutcookiepie]

You couldn’t possibly be more wrong.

[@MrPedal88]

I practice the old knuckle song. It warms me up. Haha.

[@SC-ye3kw]

Come to Indiana!

[@modsl.i.l.e.2047]

Hi Richie-i know that Jon wiLL be off with the PauL Green Rock Academy this summer on his European tour. Now that you, aLong with your feLLow musicians/friends/mates (The Band Geeks) are compLeteLy tuned in & pLaying YES music 🎶 🎵 ever so beautifuLLy, wiLL you stay focused and are you going to bring Jon back home to CaLifornia maybe this FaLL/2023 or possibLy announce a Spring/2024 tour??? "Time" is everything 😊 and everyone 🙂 i wiLL patientLy be waiting, watching 👀 and Listening for any positive future pLans for you guys to bring it this way 😀 Many fans are just thirsting to fiLL their internaLs with music 🎶 🎵 of YES again --> with Jon Anderson that once was Lost, but now 😊 once again is Found ❤ Thank you Take care & God BLess 😇 aLL of you. cya...😎michaeL😎 1:30am(pst)---05/27/2023

[@scaryfriend1]

Very sorry i missed out on the round of tour dates - any chance more are in the works ?

[@johnalbone3372]

When are Band Geeks and John touring in England

[@mram6311]

Are you guys coming to San Jose?

[@officialWWM]

How did you find so many great singers and musicians!?

[@gustavobertin5839]

Please can go to Brasil. Psicodalia Festival 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@meanmrmusician9469]

What was the piece Andy G. played after Brouwer 1?

[@rockdrumr2772]

So, what does Jonny Anderson do to warm up?

[@froter1]

I suppose you've talked to Jon about potentially releasing the best of the live shows .. y'all really should .. for posterity.. it's history

[@kingrobert1st]

Where was Jon?

[@jeffschielka7845]

Meditation with Jon?🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇😎

[@pimtelman]

Just watched some clips of Steve Howe's YES band, the band Geeks are so much better, that Steve's band is almost embarrassing. There is nothing wrong with Steve though, it is the people he picked out to accompany him on his tour.

[@Frisbieinstein]

What they should be doing is choosing a better name. Like Soldiers of Fortune.

[@RealBesty]

Be honest - who else sang “real”..? ;)