If you’re an “Owner Of A Lonely Heart,” or already “Seen All Good People,” we come bearing good news.
Classic rock legends Yes are taking their hits and tracks from their new album “Mirror To The Sky” all over North America on their 26-concert ‘Classic Tales Of Yes Tour’ from September through November.
That includes stops at Westbury, NY’s NYCB Theatre on Sept. 28, New Brunswick, NJ’s State Theatre on Sept. 30 and Englewood, NJ’s Bergen Performing Arts Center on Oct. 1.
The band — which has been playing together for over 50 years — still has a few tricks up their sleeve too.
“We are committed to pushing new boundaries and are very excited to be performing another chapter in the rich legacy of the band,” said keyboardist Geoff Downes.
Want to see the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers perform their singular brand of prog rock live?
Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, July 21, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.
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Yes 2023 tour schedule
A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
Yes set list
In 2022, Yes hit the road for their ‘Close To The Edge: 50th Anniversary Tour.’
While we can’t guarantee that they’ll play the same songs on their upcoming jaunt, here’s a closer look at what they performed last year courtesy of Set List FM.
01.) “On the Silent Wings of Freedom”
02.) “Yours Is No Disgrace”
03.) “No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed” (Richie Havens cover)
04.) “Wonderous Stories”
05.) “The Ice Bridge”
06.) “Dare to Know”
07.) “Heart of the Sunrise”
08.) “Close to the Edge”
09.) “And You and I”
10.) “Siberian Khatru”
11.) “Roundabout”
12.) “Starship Trooper”
Yes band members
According to Yes’ official tour announcement on Instagram, the band will be made up of Steve Howe (guitars, vocals), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Jon Davison (vocals, acoustic guitar), Billy Sherwood (bass guitar, vocals), and Jay Schellen (drums).
Schellen replaces long-time drummer Alan White who passed away in 2022.
Yes new music
This past May, the band dropped their 23rd studio album “Mirror To The Sky.”
Made up of nine songs over two discs, the record sounds distinctly Yes-ian.
There’s your requisite falsetto vocals, extended keyboard solos and mid-song tempo changes.
And yes, most songs run four to 14 minutes long.
That being said, the highlight here is the 14-minute bluesy title track although we’re also partial to the contemplative “Circles of Time.”
If you want to hear the record for yourself, you can find “Mirror To The Sky” right here, right now.
Yes art installation
At all shows, fans will have the opportunity to peruse an on-site gallery by celebrated English artist and designer Roger Dean.
Dean, 78, is the mastermind behind the band’s evocative album covers and posters.
To keep up with what he’s working on these days, you can follow Dean on Instagram here.
Classic rockers on tour in 2023
Still stuck in the ’70s?
Us too.
Thankfully, many of our favorite artists from the Nixon/Ford/Carter eras are on the road this year.
Here are just five of our favorite classic rockers you won’t want to miss live these next few months.
• Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
• Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band
Who else is touring? Check out our list of the 22 biggest classic rockers on tour in 2023 here to find out.