Influential YES vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jon Anderson will be playing select shows with The Paul Green Rock Academy in Summer 2022. Jon and the ensemble will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the release of YES’s classic progressive rock album “Close to the Edge” by performing the album in its entirety, along with other classics and surprises.
Says Paul Green, “Having done a few of these songs in the past with Jon and my students, I couldn’t wait to add them to the current show. Once we did ‘Close to the Edge’ and ‘And You and I’ on our Florida run in April, I was reminded of the magic of hearing these songs recreated by young musicians. They really capture the frenetic energy of the original recordings. Then, when I heard it was the 50th anniversary of the album, I just knew we had to do the whole thing. Jon agreed.”
Jon Anderson added: “There are so many wonderful moments in my musical life, and being on stage with these young teenagers performing Classic Yes songs, makes me so happy and proud. It’s a marvel and a tremendous pleasure for me. They are a joy to be with and so much fun!“
Jon Anderson with The Paul Green Rock Academy tour dates:
7/7: Plymouth, NH – The Flying Monkey Performing Arts Center
7/8: Beverly, MA – The Cabot
7/13: Huntingdon, NY – The Paramount
7/14: Montclair, NJ – Wellmont Theater
7/16: Ridgefield, CT – Ridgefield Playhouse
7/17: Sugar Loaf, NY – Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center
7/20: Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
7/22: Kent, OH – The Kent Stage
7/23: Des Plaines, IL – Des Plaines Theatre
7/27: Greensburg, PA – The Palace Theatre
7/30: Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater
8/3: State College, PA – The State Theatre
8/6: Albany, NY – The Egg