Pictured, from left: Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Alan White, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood | Photo: Glenn Gottlieb
Prog rock pioneers Yes have announced a 50th Anniversary North American tour with 33 confirmed dates titled #YES50: Celebrating 50 Years of Yes. It launches on June 5 in St. Charles, Illinois and swings through Western and Northeastern states before heading for the Southeast in late July. Co-founded in 1968 by Jon Anderson and the late Chris Squire, the band’s current lineup comprises Steve Howe (guitar since 1970), Alan White (drums since 1972), Geoff Downes (keyboards; first joined in 1980), Jon Davison (vocals since 2011) and Billy Sherwood (guitar/keyboards in the 1990s and bass/vocals in 2015).
The band will perform a special classic hits concert to commemorate the landmark occasion.
“Each night we are pausing to reflect on Chris’ importance to Yes, his desire that we should continue to share Yes music on stages worldwide, and the specific dedication of ‘Onward’ to his huge memory,” says drummer Alan White. “I’m so grateful to continue to be performing on stages for our dedicated fans and look forward to celebrating our 50th Anniversary in America. It has been a great ride!”
A handful of additional dates are expected to be announced.
YES 2018 Summer Tour Dates:
June 5, 2018: St. Charles, Illinois, Arcada Theatre
June 6, 2018: St. Charles, Illinois, Arcada Theatre
June 8, 2018: New Buffalo, Michigan, Four Winds Casino Ballroom
June 10, 2018: Kansas City, Missouri, Midland Theatre
June 11, 2018: Denver, Colorado, Paramount Theatre
June 13, 2018: Boise, Idaho, CenturyLink Arena
June 14, 2018: Woodinville, Washington, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
June 16, 2018: Bakersfield, California, Spectrum Amphitheater
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June 17, 2018: Anaheim, California: City National Grove Of Anaheim
June 19, 2018: Los Angeles, Ford Theatre
June 20. 2018: San Jose, California, City National Civic
June 22, 2018: Wendover, Nevada, Peppermill Casino Hall
June 23, 2018: Laughlin, Nevada, Edgewater Hotel & Casino
June 24, 2018: Temecula, California, Pechanga Resort & Casino
June 28, 2018: Interlochen, Michigan, Kresge Auditorium
June 29, 2018: Grand Rapids, Michigan, 20 Monroe Live
June 30, 2018: Detroit, Michigan, Fox Theatre
July 2, 2018: Cincinnati, Ohio, PNC Pavilion At Riverbend Music Center
July 5, 2018: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Carnegie Of Homestead Music Hall
July 6, 2018: Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, Penn’s Peak
July 7, 2018: Montclair, New Jersey, The Wellmont Theater
July 10, 2018: Boston, Massachusetts, The Wilbur Theatre
July 11, 2018: Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
July 14, 2018: Atlantic City, New Jersey, Tropicana Casino
July 15, 2018: Staten Island, New York, St. George Theatre
July 17, 2018: Peekskill, New York, Paramount Hudson Valley
July 18, 2018: Westbury, New York, Theatre at Westbury
July 20, 2018: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The Fillmore
July 21, 2018: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The Fillmore
July 23, 2018: Washington, D.C., Warner Theatre
July 26, 2018: Clearwater, Florida, Capitol Theatre
July 27, 2018: Orlando, Florida, The Plaza Live
July 28, 2018: Atlanta, Georgia,Atlanta Symphony Hall
Go to www.yesworld.com for ticketing information.