YES Epics & Classics featuring Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks - FULL SHOW - The Space at Westbury, NY

[@paulmcelroy547]

This band sounds way better than the current version of Yes... With Jon Anderson at the helm sounding better as he gets older... Just phenomenal

[@g.e.5723]

Paul, you know, you're right.

[@robertsegal9869]

That was Stunning.

[@ornorra]

They are great, much better then current Yes, playing faster. The guitarist plays more fluent the Steve

[@pointgiven7857]

Definitely

[@ryanbrooks8544]

@@ornorrai love it but I wish they’d reign in the tempo on Awaken a little bit closer to the album tempo. It’s a little too frantic and not as ethereal. Otherwise, amazing. And Jon just doesn’t age. It’s really something to behold.

[@kevbob]

My goodness, this is so much better than what Howe and Downes are calling YES. No one can touch Anderson with these songs, even as a 78 year old man. Amazing.

[@Johnny-re9kg]

the relative youth of the Geeks creates a new energy for the whole thing. They are f'n spot on fantastic.

[@zenonyaremko8316]

He’s a 40 year old with 38 years of experience

[@philliptaylor5981]

Jon has an amazing voice that hasn't changed much over the years. Incredible...

[@harrisrosenberg7992]

100% This is the REAL DEAL AUTHENTIC

[@frankmorgan2772]

no JON ..... no YES !!

[@Paul71H]

Some classic rock bands (like Journey and Styx) have replaced their original vocalist with a sound-alike. Jon Anderson is the vocalist who replaced the whole band, and he still sounds wonderful!

[@classicarcadeamusementpark4242]

And with none of those 3 bands do the replacement singers sound just like the originals. It should never have happened. Add Foreigner to that list too. The craziest one of all was Little River Band. A former "replacement" member hired a lawyer who found a loop hole into giving him sole ownership of the band's name without the consent of the original members. Then this guy sub-leases the name to another replacement member. When they interviewed the guy who presently owns the name if he would ever consider allowing the original members to use their name again, his reply in an interview was "Not in this lifetime". Things have just gotten insanely crazy with how some of these bands continue without the most important people in the bands.

[@ATalkingBadger]

​@@classicarcadeamusementpark4242 you need to do some research on Little River Band and find out what went on, cause you're in the right direction, but also far off on what happened.

[@ATalkingBadger]

Styx didn't replace Dennis Deyoung with a sound-alike, they weren't trying for that. They also still have their other 2 vocalists and sound better overall as a band than they did with Dennis Deyoung in the band.

[@Paul71H]

@@ATalkingBadger Fair enough, but when I saw Styx in concert some years ago, I was struck by how the vocalist sounded like Dennis DeYoung and yet didn't look like him (because it wasn't him). I agree that Tommy Shaw and JY are a big part of their vocal sound as well.

[@ValThor-g2c]

@@Paul71H I saw them too. They played very well. Dennis was. missed but they played well. On the bill was Yes who phoned it in with that silly Canadian boy singing. It looked like Alan White was tapping his drums and wanted to go to sleep. Sad.

[@tmws1]

The Band Geeks are such top-tier musicians playing with energy and abandon, this is an inspired pairing.

[@JulesFox]

Agreed!

[@robertsegal9869]

Great & spot on comment.

[@SAVANNAHEVENTS]

@I7435IC Not one bit.

[@keithwilliams8342]

Jon so deserves this! He has no idea the love and beauty he has brought into the world for the rest of us! Thank you Jon and band geeks!

[@JSkalman]

Ya know....I think he actually does! That's all he ever wanted to do. 🙂

[@seaniejoe]

I loved watching his happiness when he was dancing during roundabout on the side!!! What a beautiful sight

[@keithwilliams8342]

​@@seaniejoe indeed!

[@keithwilliams8342]

@@waynebowers4098 i could have worded that better i guess. Obviously he sees the appreciation.

[@indierockyhockey]

A beautiful spiritual joyful person! Yes!

[@kevin_g1164]

Jon sounds so good. In fact Jon is the voice of Yes and always will be.

[@bruceanglais7584]

that's the truth

[@caroleann_2142]

......ALWAYS......❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Sonny_AA]

How is Jon still singing at that register? Age has left his vocal chords untouched. What a gift!

[@smbarbour]

Besides continuous practice, the main reason he can still sing at that register and why it is so hard to replicate his sound is that it isn't his falsetto. That's his natural voice, so there's no strain.

[@redpaolo]

Incredible! Love this man.

[@Ignition360Design]

He went under surgery recently, besides his gifted talents

[@markrobertdevison1227]

In a Rolling Stone interview from April 3, 2023 he was asked why his voice has held up. He said "I never got into the screaming singer, the wild, punk, rock & roll singing that some people did. That can ruin your voice right away. And I sing every day."

[@RaymondBCrisp]

It's just his natural register. He never had to strain to hit those notes.

[@axelclaussen5580]

Sounds and feels like the original spirit of Yes re-awakened and brought back to life. I love it. Thank you.

[@garyvanleeuwen8954]

Sounds pretty close to the original.

[@jeffsaginaw1769]

It's like a TIME MACHINE, being able to hear Jon with a band seeking to "SOUND JUST LIKE THE RECORD" and Jon freaking out because he's not heard the songs this true to the original recordings since 1975! Many thanks to Richie and the guys for their diligence and mastery of instruments to present something that shouldn't have been possible - a "cover band" that's better than the ACTUAL band!

[@freddyrodriguez5350]

This !!!

[@jonnyups2312]

To be fair, Yes is now a shell of what it once was. I respect the contributions that Steve has made but to not let Jon back in the band is a mistake and a shame. I think it was Rick Wakeman that said he thought the band would still exist in some form long after he's gone. I don't think that's the case anymore.

[@tainonative4941]

My friend Chris Clark is on Keyboards. So proud and happy for him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@keithwilliams8342]

Chris Clark - what a great band name! Mr. Cris Clark, on keyboards!

[@ValThor-g2c]

Chris is excellent. Go Long Island! Right on!

[@allonesame6467]

A dream come true for so many Yes immersed musicians. So happy for all involved!

[@Rickengeezer]

He's outstanding--the "official" version could upgrade significantly by recruiting him.

[@stephenfisch615]

I remember seeing Chris when he used to play with Long Island band Wonderous Stories. He was phenomenal then too.

[@VSNxx]

OMG. Can you imagine this? You have a band that loves Yes and plays Yes songs. And one day, Jon Anderson decides to sing in your band.

[@mccypr]

Right on! 🙂

[@gerardconvie4797]

It's a very cool story !

[@jackthefunshack8618]

That is EXACTLY what happened!!! I think I discovered Band Geeks before Jon did, because I WAS FREAKING OUT when Jon discovered them!! I was literally freaking out with the same thoughts you had 😂 So amazing to see this come to life!

[@jackthefunshack8618]

Richie is amazing, he also tours with Blue Oyster Cult, and does TONS of fun covers of basically ALL the cool fun music on youtube. His Queen cover of Bohemian Rhapsody went viral.

[@thefool2007]

This is absolutely unreal. Seriously, this is equivalent to seeing vintage Yes at their absolute best. I am totally blown away by this group. Jon is still doing an exceptional job and himself is amazing. The Band Geeks are top shelf all the way.

[@indierockyhockey]

Love hearing the deep catalog brought to LIFE

[@peart101]

One of my "wish I could have" bucket items was to see early Yes live. I was born a bit too late for that. Was fortunate to catch this show in Reading, PA and it was everything I could have hoped that experience would have been. Jon sounds amazing and the Geeks did a fantastic job with the tunes.

[@IAmTheGreatestEver]

This blows the ‘other Yes’ outta the water. The musicians here are excited and aggressively happy to play these songs right for the MAESTRO Anderson. God Bless Jon ❤

[@alvaromaharg9768]

MAESTRO indeed! Sez Bill Bruford😅

[@indierockyhockey]

The other Yes... Those other boys need to get over it 😘

[@valerywalter5541]

😉 Yes ! The Yes music, it's a good drug for you' and me ! 🎹🎶🎤💓❔🎸💞👀😍 They are great musician..👌

[@jimmansi9046]

Great comment, I 100% agree, I was at this show, it was so good & far exceeded my expectations

[@allglorytogod12]

'other Yes'...is not even a Maybe lol

[@europainvicta3907]

The guitarist is really good. He really has the feel for these Yes songs.

[@davidbecker2107]

Replicates Howe perfectly (and then some!).

[@acremo9482]

Com certeza Brasil

[@gyppy1715]

yes unlike Rabin who butchered Yes songs

[@nickmariotti4241]

They all do.

[@johnmorrell]

@@davidbecker2107 Not really, he often lacks the feel for Howe's parts. He plays the studio album parts very well, but there is no substitute for Howe. When he was the same age as these guys, Howe's playing was on a completely different level than what this guy is doing. (although he's doing a marvellous job, I'm not detracting from that)

[@keithwilliams8342]

Drummer did an excellent job studying yessongs. Everyone did a herculean effort prepping for this!

[@morbidmanmusic]

I mean, that is the job.

[@keithwilliams8342]

@@morbidmanmusic it is. I watched all BG's studio yes covers. Drummers did pretty good. As a drummer myself, the missed beats, rhythm patterns, long and short beat mismatches really stood out. But he definitely stepped up his game for this tour.

[@richsinger4620]

His main instrument is keyboards...

[@DisjointedConversations]

@@richsinger4620 I was going to say that. He is really talented

[@keithwilliams8342]

@@DisjointedConversations some guys can do it all.

[@readysetterrible3278]

Went to see Jon and Band Geeks tonight at the Palladium in NYC, it was worth the wait, The band was tight and their sound was excellent. Jon was wonderful as usual, sometimes forgetting a line or two, but he pushed through like the pro he is. With Jane in the front row as his support, he knew he was in good hands. We sat in the 5th row great seats, ran into people from years ago from Yes concerts 30 years ago.. it was a fun night. I would definitely watch this band again with Jon, everyone knew their part, the bass player was an animal…. So congrats to the Band Geeks, and thank you Jon for the many, many years…and of course….thank you Jane for keeping that light shining brightly for Jon…🌅

[@lindazee]

I was there last night at the Palladium, row EE, left side of stage, kind of the same view as this video. Afterwards, my cheeks hurt for hours from smiling so much during this magnificent show. The couple of times that Jon fudged a lyric and smacked himself on the forehead, I wanted to hug him. What a sweet, genuine man. His spirit and voice and musical interpretation transcend age...so inspiring! 💚💚💚👏👏

[@readysetterrible3278]

@@lindazee LOL.....Same row on the isle to your right 😄...was funny when he forgot the lyrics a few times... but he made it work.

[@Eagle-tr5oj]

I was at this mind blowing show and I'm still on cloud nine. The backstory of this union is the stuff of legend. It was incredible to witness Jon's facial expressions during some of the solos and jams. Like he was blown away! Apparently this was hastily put together. Hence the scattered minimal tour dates. Trouble finding slots for a cohesive tour. perhaps? I can't wait to see this union again and hope it isn't some one off thing. Stay together guys!

[@jimmansi9046]

I saw them a week later & feel the same, can’t stop thinking about it, it far exceeded my expectations, truly was unbelievable, I actually got emotional a couple times, so many great memories of my youth & Yes!

[@Eagle-tr5oj]

The power of music is magical. I saw them again in Collingwood NJ and when they did Soon I got really emotional. What a show. What a tour!

[@richard127gm]

Literally tears in my eyes. Jon Anderson IS Yes! And, I've been following Band Geek for years. Truly triumphant. And just what deal with the gods did Jon make to be able to sing like this at 78?

[@ZENmud]

Whoever turned Jon on, to The Band Geeks, is my Hero... I've long said "clone bands do it for the love! ❤ sometimes the bands they love, are rather jaded after 40 years..." It shows: look at the band members' faces & eyes! They *never dreamed* that, one day, Jon would say "hey? Y'all feel like touring with me?" ❤❤❤ (me: 1974 & 77? In Denver)

[@andymaher3956]

Yeah.... playing with Jon is for sure their dreams come true - but look at Jon's face - playing with them is HIS dream come true - sheer joy and happiness. He's feeling like the old days. It FEELS. like YES. This is a win-win for them, and especially for us!

[@ZENmud]

@@andymaher3956 ~ when I think back to Jon singing, live, on stage in front of me... I remember long white bellbottom pants, and his unusual 'front and back' movement, seemingly a quarter-beat off the music... and loved it!

[@Johnny-re9kg]

I became a fan of the Band Geeks in the pandemic. They helped me through a lot in that messy period. If you haven't checked their you tube page go and do that. Spot on renditions of not just Yes songs, but many in the classic catalogs of all the best bands. When I found out they were joining Jon Anderson for this tour, I thought man that is going to be amazing. And this performance proves that thought in spades! I knew their relative youth, immense talents and energy would match with Jon's voice and create something even bigger. Hope to see them soon!

[@Seekmage]

www.youtube.com/@RichieCastellano

[@bobcarter881]

I am completely blown away. I saw Yes in the old days a few times during roundabout and Jon Anderson in a small club by himself in Boston. This just brings back great memories, and these guys kick ass!! Jon Anderson sounds just as good as he ever has. And it’s hard not to go along for the ride with Ritchie. Big fan of all. Thanks

[@AudioFileZ]

Jon is Jon, which is to say great still hitting all the notes with passion. What floors me is The Band Geeks. These guys are amazing and spot-on playing true to the Yes arrangements. I'd love to see this show live.

[@dandecastro51]

You can even see it on Jon's face every now and then during a song how stunned he is at the beauty of this support! 😊

[@JimReem]

it's like he's 18 and playing his first gig, I think he is having the time of his life. Congrats Jon on achieving Nirvana.

[@billwilkie6211]

There are many moments when if Jon were to close his eyes he'd swear he was on the Yessongs tour. It has all the fire and punch.

[@rickhellinger5879]

I knew Andy Graziano was a great guitarist from the Band Geek, but he has taken it to a new level! Simply stunning

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

Holy Cow!! This is so much better than Steve Howe's Current Lineup Of A Lonely Heartless Club Band!! This has the same energy I remember from dropping the needle on Yessongs 50 years ago!!! This is real live music, no playing to backing tracks, no autotune, no lip syncing! Probably too much legal stuff involved but I would love a double cd released from this tour that included a compilation of all the tunes played!!!

[@johnp5351]

So true . This is the YES i remember from the 70s Id still love Chris to be there but i dont think he disapproves of this line up and remember he and Jon formed the band in 1968, im sure he's smiling down

[@eduardovallepinheiro3107]

Steve Howe Owner of a Lonely Band

[@richardbird2873]

I'm really hoping for a DVD - or double vinyl - even better!! These guys leave Steve Howe's bunch wanting.

[@starshiptrooper7670]

Lonely Heartless Club Band. lol It's a shame Steve seems to have an attitude about Jon becoming involved with the band again. I'll bet he regrets it one day. Yeah, Jon still has that beautiful voice. These guys are superb!! Jon came to Nashville in 2019. I'd give about anything to see him with these guys. love and "light" to all my brothers and sisters...

[@Seekmage]

@StarshipTrooper Right back at ya!

[@evanhammond3783]

Holy shit, this is so good. What a perfect band for Jon! Stunningly good!

[@m111erl]

The sound of the real YES. Long live YES ❤

[@andygps113]

The band geeks are fantastic my god this is awesome 🎉😊

[@sciwiz57]

Hey Howe- won’t let Jon In YES? Well here he is-in YES!!!!

[@lesimprosdulezardvert1342]

I'm crying everytime I see Jon Anderson with his angels, the Band Geeks

[@BillyBongwaters]

they are amazing wow

[@cindydahl9635]

And I thought I was the only big baby there was after all I'm 68😢

[@ValThor-g2c]

@@cindydahl9635 😪

[@petershim5900]

Right there with you les! 😭❤😭❤😭❤

[@markroberts171]

The Band Geeks aren't "his band" - he is their temporary singer.

[@lastdaysguitar]

FIRE! So good! Soooo much respect for Jon - he's so very STRONG at 78 years of age, and THAT is NO EASY GIG!

[@123StillMoving321]

Jeezoh - they're really going for this - no holding back - no pretending - this is it! I love that Jon is wearing a YES tshirt! 🌠

[@ValThor-g2c]

I noticed that too. He is a fan!

[@gerardodoherty9178]

​@@ValThor-g2c who knew?😅

[@netarchitech]

Big thanks to @Seekmage for providing the FULL Show! The next best thing to being there 😎Hoping Jon and the Band Geeks start booking a second leg of the tour in some bigger venues...

[@Seekmage]

Thank you! I appreciate your appreciation!

[@Seekmage]

I would like to see Jon and the Band Geeks stay in the NYC area so they can frequently book Madison Square Garden like Billy Joel does! These guys could seriously fill that place!

[@ValThor-g2c]

I am hoping for some West Coast shows. Heck, everyone will want to see this band!

[@lindazee]

​@@ValThor-g2c I saw them last night here in NYC and they all blew me away. Jon Anderson sounded amazing. He really is the heart and, most importantly, the spirit of YES. Best show I have seen in years!

[@ValThor-g2c]

@@lindazee I hope to see the too! That sounds like a great evening of Yes Music!

[@warrenmusselman9173]

Jon's voice is as good as ever. I've been following the Band Geeks since they released their KZbin vid of Close to the Edge a few years ago. Was amazed at how good a basement-buddy-band was at doing this incredibly complicated music. I've been in Prog cover bands - Floyd, Yes, Genesis, ELP, etc. - what an absolutely huge thing to be asked by one of the founders of Prog to be their backup band. Awesome kudos to Richie Castellano and the Band Geeks. VERY ambitious playing a piece from Tales from Topographic Oceans. Wouldn't it be a hoot to do new "Yes" music with Jon? Another "Tales" or "Relayer" perhaps?

[@lesimprosdulezardvert1342]

I have so much respect for this band

[@MegaCraptacular]

Holy crap! Transported back to the 70's. Thanks guys, you are phenomenal!

[@indierockyhockey]

Amazing... All the good feels!

[@racializedkanadian]

I keep thinking what a thrill it must be for those dudes to have jon at the mic !!! Dreams come true! Phenomenal performance.

[@halcyon289]

His voice .....how is this possible ?

[@BPhillips-n4b]

OMG. Saw them last night at the Palladium. Sheer bliss. 5 days?!? My favorite band of all time if I had to pick one. Started in 1970!! 50 years!! They have brought me such joy. And, apparently, I am one of only a few women who absolutely DIG THIS MUSIC!!!! 🙏🏻

[@jeanettewimpee6112]

Hey, I'm woman who has dug Yes music for 50 years.

[@hamadah4]

Another female fan here

[@caroleann_2142]

😅....Nah there are MANY. Others!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@tunnel1]

Saw “Yes” half dozen times in the 1970s . Thank you Jon Anderson and the Geeks for doing this and reliving my youth !

[@jeffnelson57]

Outstanding. Spot on. Note for note Howe solos. Wow. Never saw that before. Mr. Anderson you sir, still got it big time! And now you have the perfect band!

[@DonnaHawkins-qy3ji]

These musicians are fantastic! As someone who has been a diehard Yes fan since almost the beginning, it was a huge pleasure to hear the music played so well by these "young" people!! And, Jon will always be YES.

[@Slammo]

WOW!! You can tell with every note that these guys grew up loving YES. Beautiful to see and hear. Thanks for posting!

[@Seekmage]

My pleasure.

[@ahawk1968]

This has to be so surreal for Richie! So happy for everyone, genuine good dudes. All of you guys are genuine rock stars!

[@rudyhoughton1611]

Jon Anderson is truly an Earthly Treasure. Pairing him with the Band Geeks is breathing new life and freshness into the long familiar and deeply loved Yes standards. This is what we wish Yes still was today, but sadly isn't. Thank you Jon and Band Geeks, the love shines through like the sun!

[@rob21]

Yes is such a unique and irreplaceable band that no one could... oh wait, ok the Band Geeks can.

[@allonesame6467]

Superb Musicianship. Technically adept, warm delivery, deep knowledge and caring. It shows!👏👏👏👏👏

[@bobcarter881]

I’m watching again in amazement. Classics reborn. The Band Geeks and Jon Anderson have timeless soul. Thanks again Richie!!

[@DisjointedConversations]

Richie Castellano loves Squire and Rabin and did an amazing job. I’ve been a band geek fan for a long time and seeing this really makes me happy because this has to be a dream come true for them.

[@stewartgray4301]

This is the most wonderful item I have stumbled upon at KZbin for a very long time. What a stunning performance. Yes, Jon still has it.

[@martian-sunset]

At 77 Jon Anderson is still AWESOME!! Every song is a masterpiece.

[@Atom-56]

He 78

[@daveslagle4010]

@@Atom-56 And will be 79 in October :o

[@fcamiola]

He's 384 years old in dog years...

[@claudiocardoneOK]

Really amazing The Band Geeks and Jon Anderson flawless, intact!! So much better than the from 2008 to today Yes. And remember: Yes without Mr Jon Anderson is not Yes.

[@souldreamer9056]

Hmm, I’d say “so much better that the from 2003 to today yes”.

[@leovanlierop4580]

So good to see the captain of the ship back at the helm!

[@GrampsD63]

I'd say that about Chris Squire too

[@leovanlierop4580]

@@GrampsD63 let's just say that Yes is not Yes without Anderson, Squire and Howe. But it can sound like Yes even without the latter two.

[@GrampsD63]

@@leovanlierop4580 A good friend played with Stanley Clark on his live studio album and he told me that yeah he could play alot of what Stanley could play but in no way did he have the ability to conceive and write the music. Sure others can sound like Squire but nobody can write and arrange music like he could. He was THE prog bassist and always will be. And I'm sure singers are the same way too.

[@artmccartan4911]

Damn that bass looks humongous. Shows how big a man Chris Squire was and kudos to the man playing it. Fantastic

[@stevengottlieb3449]

Beautiful. What an ode to professionalism these guys are. Flawless execution of highly complex arrangements. I always cry during "And You and I," and this was no exception. Thank you for shooting this and posting.

[@Seekmage]

Thank you! So happy to do it for you!

[@davidbecker2107]

Cudos and appreciation from your fellow YES fans!!

[@test4el]

I saw the Baltimore show last night. And You and I did it to me too...like always.

[@bonneman66]

Chris Clarke is a MONSTER!

[@johnnyjet3384]

Saw them last night at NJPAC, Band Geeks were spot on and Jon at his age can still hit the notes. Steve Howe must be steaming that he didn't give Jon another chance... And as a bonus Jon went offstage and brought his wife out for a dance during Roundabout...

[@dennispitkofsky6026]

loved it also jon was dancing during the Guitar, solo

[@Relayer526-mi4wt]

When doesn't he haha...those two are so in love it's adorable

[@therazband3007]

Yes shafted Jon. They should have waited for home to recover from his illness. No worries, We get to see Jon with great bands and musicians we wouldn’t have. I think it worked out for him quite well.

[@dorothygale7666]

I WAS THERE TOO!!

[@richardpaul7294]

I was there as well.

[@johnmurray854]

I can't say I'm surprised how good Jon sounded and how stunning how the geeks played, as good as the real YES. No exaggeration.

[@josephcalitri5710]

78 years old. He’s from another universe.

[@zenonyaremko8316]

LONG LIVE JON ANDERSON.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@thomascramer7485]

Is yes in the hall of fame underrated band ,always enjoyed them.😊

[@stuartryan610]

They are

[@leolopez_0728]

Totally agreed, this band is FAR better than Steve Howe's current Yes. The voice is amazing! Hope Jon considers a longer tour soon.

[@rdavid7950]

Would be NICE!!! Would love to see him one more time in my life!

[@richardbrucemusic]

Oh, my. Oh, my MY! How can Jon Anderson sound SO good after all these years? To be singing these songs, in what sounds like the original keys? And to be accompanied by who I consider the consummate Yes musician/fans? It's... well, it's nothing short of spectacular. I hope there's a pro sound/video coming!

[@marcmanis2970]

As long as there's a Jon Anderson there's YES

[@gsn794]

Jon Anderson’s voice hasn’t lost anything to father time. Amazing, and what an inspired choice for his backing band. I hope this tour comes close enough to my town for me to catch them.

[@josephulman8492]

Love how Ritchie's bass is painted in his signature lime burst! 😊

[@test4el]

He plays a guitar with the same color scheme.

[@JigOfTheDubGopher]

Richie's "SlimeGlo" Rickenbacker 4003S: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3mrc2aOj8SSo6M

[@JigOfTheDubGopher]

@@test4el Richie's Music Man Axis "Slimeburst": kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3eUdJ2VoLdjjZI

[@bndeyo]

I think he calls his main BOC guitar a slime-burst finish....

[@BPhillips-n4b]

Can't stop playing Heart of the Sunrise...

[@keriford54]

Jon still projects an incredible delight in performing, great to see. Good band too.

[@angelovenuto3049]

Grew up with Chris and Castellano dad. Great musicians.

[@PatKennedydon]

Amazing, Yes without Jon Anderson has and never will be Yes. This band he's with are just awesome musicians.

[@dnafe]

Only six days of rehearsal with Jon? Not too shabby guys! I'm impressed!

[@EpicMogi]

The band geeks have been rehearsing way longer than that. It’s taken just about every bit of free time they had. Only 6 days rehearsing with Jon though, but with how well they play it’s more or less to iron out the performance rather than the technical

[@RedRose4711]

What a great band. Andy Graziano is a revelation as far as I am concerned.

[@stephenspringer2692]

Truly executed with the "Heart and Spirit" of the "Original Recordings!!!"..."The Band Geeks" did phenomenal justice to the recreation of the music of "YES!!"... accompanied by "The Vocal Maestro and Irreplaceable"...Jon Anderson!!!...who's "Angelic Voice" continually improves as time progresses!!..They "ALL" Captured the "True Essence and Nuances" of the "Original Performances!!"..BRAVO and THANK YOU!!!👏👏

[@lindazee]

A-double-men!! I saw them last night at the Palladium in NYC. Truly magnificent. Every song was a masterpiece performed with so much passion and joy. Having seen all the incarnations of YES, I can confidently say that Jon Anderson is irreplaceable. His spirit, his tone, his range, his timbre...it's not duplicatable.

[@stephenspringer2692]

@@lindazee ...I Couldn't Agree More!!👍😊

[@Bluewater3272]

It was an honor and a privledge to see and hear Jon last Friday. It was a special evening of Yes music. Ritual was beyond fantasic. I just love Jon's vocal. The opening 1-2 punch, classic cuts from The Yes Album, set the tone for the evenings set list. Just a fine fine show... a special evening.. special band. a special era of progressive rock.

[@lindazee]

I couldn't agree more. I just saw the show last night and I was blown away! 💚👏

[@timfarrell5659]

This is the passion that has been lacking in Yes. No band politics. Call a spade a spade... This is the closest you can get to inspired Yes music. Phenomenal performance and not a professional recording ! Thanks for uploading

[@robertpfeiffer8836]

I REALLY hope one of these shows IS recorded professionally for DVD & CD release. Man, I'd but this in a heartbeat!!

[@GrampsD63]

If you haven't checked out The Band Geeks on YT you should. They guys are top notch musicians and cover plenty of cool songs.

[@wb1985]

Passion. Exactly! That was a rock show! Nothing laid back about it.

[@julio_scissors]

I never thought I'd hear these songs played like this again. Absolutely amazing!

[@bobsardjono]

andy graciano nails it.. 👍🏻

[@qqg]

That young singer will go places!

[@cindydahl9635]

I don't know I have my doubts😅😅😅😅😅

[@josedealbuquerquejr.941]

Is really rewarding seeing Jon still singing so good

[@Stevedrums741]

If Jon actually went back to the "official" 'Yes', he'd actually be taking a step back. And whoever thought that would have to be said?

[@johniaco1]

Both sides would be! Make no mistake. The classic lineup was greater than the sum of its parts. But JA and Howe are just fundamentally different in how they work. That’s why they aren’t together! If JA called Howe or vice versa and said “I’ll do it your way” there would be a considerable drop in the quality of the band. Sometimes you can’t compromise.

[@zenonyaremko8316]

THIS IS AMAZING….there is NO COMPARISON from the band to THE STEVE HOWE …YES BAND….STEVE LOST….Jon offered ..but GRUMPY STEVE DENIED…HIS LOSS…JON ANDERSON IS THE KING….and HE IS YES!!!!

[@drrobram]

This is the New Yes!!!

[@larrypicard8802]

I saw them when I was 14 in 1970 at the Capitol Theater in Passaic, NJ. Tickets were $3.50, $4.50 and $5.50. Great show.

[@jameshannon9152]

Maybe Jon's band should be called Yes and Steve's No.

[@PeterLandis-g4u]

WOW. This kind of thing unfortunately wont be around very much longer. With our legends all leaving us, you really have to treasure an event like this. So very happy to have found this and seeing Jon still as capable as ever. Kudos to all.

[@paulchambers9456]

Jon looks like he’s enjoying it which is what it’s all about as a brilliant singer and performer sublime, I hope he’s well .

[@markrobertdevison1227]

Wow this sounds like the original YES back in the early 70's. I want to see this live!

[@Seekmage]

This is the closest I could get you to a live show experience with only sight and sound. Hope you get to experience it with all 5 of your senses.

[@zaphbmail]

The Band Geeks are musical chameleons - they'll play anything. And absolutely great!

[@allonesame6467]

Thank you, @Seekmage for posting this! Growing up with a music idiom that speaks to your condition is a blessing! So happy and proud, in a good way, for all involved! Yes Forever💖💖🌟✨✨💫💫💖

[@Seekmage]

Thanks back at ya! It makes me happy that I can make you happy!

[@ZENmud]

"I met them a week ago... rehearsed for six days..." Jon ❤🎉🎉❤

[@AnthonyPoetica]

I close my eyes and it sounds & feels like it did back in the 70's! At Last !!!!!!! YES sounding Like Yes used to and Should sound, not the tepid Steve howe version. I just wish / hope that Jon and The Band will come and play in the UK. Come Home Jon we miss You!

[@noordcop1]

00:00 Yours Is No Disgrace 09:50 Perpetual Change 19:10 Close To The Edge 37:13 Heart Of The Sunrise 50:12 Starship Trooper 01:01:20 Awaken 01:18:43 And You And I 01:29:57 I’ve Seen All Good People 01:37:12 Ritual (Nous Sommes Du Soleil) 02:00:00 Rhythm Of Love 02:04:53 Owner Of A Lonely Heart 02:12:01 Roundabout

[@Seekmage]

Thank you Frank! I didn't have time to do it, so I may copy and paste into the 'description' if that's OK with you. BTW I will be posting the individual song(s) as well.

[@noordcop1]

@@Seekmage Offcourse you can copy and paste it. Thank you so very much for posting the concert.........

[@Seekmage]

@@noordcop1 Recording makes me feel happy like Jon does singing.

[@WeirdMedicine]

Omg this is so insanely great. I thought these days were lost forever

[@noordcop1]

@@WeirdMedicine 😄

[@skeezix64]

Wow. As someone for whom Yes music is as much a part of my heart and soul as it was when I was a teenager in 1978, this is astounding. Oh Jon, we are so lucky to have you out there on stage making this music come to life once more. Please please please announce tour dates in Southern Cal. I miss you.❤ I’d even make the drive up to SLO to see you perform again. PS: It made me so happy to see your eternally gorgeous wife Jane dance with you. I remember sitting near her back in 2003 at a show in LA, and watching how much love there was between you both. So sweet.

[@zenonyaremko8316]

This band sounds 10000% better than the YES out now….GLORY TO JON ANDERSON AND 👍👍👍👍THE BAND GEEKS…👏

[@sergiovicente7618]

Less, guy, less.... YES has a long career. Great band, of course. But.... no way to surpass it so easily

[@GoblinGirl]

This sounds just as good and even better than the current Yes lineup. Anderson's voice is still wonderful. The backing musicians are really good, too.

[@hendersg2007]

I just can’t believe this, or I guess I can. Jon is unbelievable to sound the same at this age. This band is phenomenal. This truly blows away that fake incarnation with Howe. Jon Anderson IS Yes and will always be. Jon you are blessed to still give us this incredible music journey. Such an inspiration

[@MrJimiJam]

OMG the dayglo green Ric. WE WANTS IT, PRECIOUS!!!!

[@andymaher3956]

That’s Richie’s “slime burst”. His guitar in BOC is painted in it, too.

[@40sgoingonfit]

Thank you for uploading this. They dont have any FL dates announced so this might be the closest i get to seeing them. They sound amazing.

[@johnwitt583]

YES indeed he does ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BTCharlie]

Jon's voice is still amazing!....and the energy & precision the Band geeks bring reminds me of classic Yes from the 70's....Awesome!!

[@BillyBongwaters]

Its PERFECT....OMG

[@fenderjazzbrian]

I think he sounds better than he did quite a few years ago in fact.

[@bansuri9]

AWESOME!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@fenixfp40]

Jon has picked the best Yes cover band out there.

[@lornestein7248]

💯

[@ricky4001cs]

No friend..... this IS Yes.