Legendary YES vocalist/songwriter Jon Anderson will be touring Europe with The Paul Green Rock Academy starting July 09, 2023
This Jon Anderson with The Paul Green Rock Academy European Tour is a resumption of the tradition started in 2005 when Jon toured with Paul Greenâs School of Rock all stars.
These shows, over 30 in total between 2006-2008, were nothing short of magical. The ensemble resumed this incredible collaboration in 2021 spreading joy throughout the US. Now Jon Anderson and the group are proud to bring the show to Europe to continue that magic with a set of YES Classics, deep cuts, mash ups, and solo works, all with lush arrangements featuring choral singing, horns, and all of the other benefits having a 25-piece backing band provides.
“SINGING WITH THE ACADEMY OF ROCK IS A JOY TO BEHOLD
PERFORMING âCLOSE TO THE EDGEâ AND MANY MORE YES SONGS IS A MIRACLE ON MANY LEVELSâŠ
âCLOSE TO THE EDGEâ WAS CREATED 50 YEARS AGOâŠAND THESE YOUNG MUSICIANS JUST LOVE IT AS THOUGH IT WAS RECORDEDâŠâŠâŠ.. LAST YEAR!!!
YES MUSIC IS ABOUT SURVIVAL, WITH A TRUE DEDICATION TO THE ART OF MUSIC AND CREATIVITYâŠ
AND THESE YOUNG TALENTED TEENS PROVE THAT ALL MUSIC IS FUN TO PERFORMâŠALL MUSICâŠ
AND WE REALLY HAVE A GREAT TIME ON STAGE TOGETHERâŠSO COME AND SEE THIS MUSICAL MIRACLE âLIVEâ
âŠBEST WISHES JON ANDERSONâŠYES!!!“
Jon Anderson with The Paul Green Rock Academy tour dates:
July 9: Budapest Hungary, Papp LĂĄszlĂł Sports Arena (With Manfred Mannâs Earth Band)
July 11: Zoetermeer Netherlands, Stadtstheater
July 15: Bad Doberan Germany, Zappanale Festival
July 19: Madrid Spain, But-La Paqui
July 22: London England, Shepherdâs Bush Empire
July 23: London England, Shepherdâs Bush Empire
July 26: Uppsala Sweden, ParksnÀckan in Uppsala
July 28: Breitenbach am Herzberg Germany, Burg Herzberg Festival
August 1: Dublin Ireland, Vicar St
August 5: Valkenburg Netherlands, Open Air Theater Valkenburg
August 9: Brno Czech Republic, Sono Centrum
Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable voices in music as the lead vocalist and creative force behind YES. Anderson was the author and a major creative influence behind the ground-breaking album âFragileâ as well as the series of epic, complex pieces such as âAwaken,â âGates of Deliriumâ and especially âClose to the Edgeâ which were central to the bandâs success. Additionally, Anderson co-authored the groupâs biggest hits, including âIâve Seen All Good People,â âRoundaboutâ and âOwner Of A Lonely Heart.â After 50 years of success in the music business, Jon has worked with many variations of YES, as well as collaborations with Vangelis, Kitaro, Roine Stolt and Jean-Luc Ponty. He has released several critically acclaimed solo albums including âOlias of Sunhillow,â âSong of Seven,â âAnimation,â âThree Ships,â âToltecâ and âSurvival and Other Storiesâ to name just a few. In 2017 Jon reformed YES with former band members Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman. YES Featuring ARW toured the world to rave reviews and released âLive At The Apolloâ CD/DVD in September 2018. Never to stand still musically, in 2019 Jon released an album he started 28 years ago, now called â1000 Hands,â a reference to the fact that numerous guest musicians perform on the album, including Ian Anderson, Billy Cobham, Jean-Luc Ponty, Chick Corea, Zap Momma, Chris Squire, Alan White, Steve Howe and many more.
