Eternally known as the ethereal voice of Yes, Jon Anderson has spent decades pushing the boundaries of progressive rock—crafting some of the most iconic records of the genre—both as a solo artist and in collaboration with some of music’s most talented artists. Now, Anderson is channeling that same creative energy into a new project with The Band Geeks, culminating in a stunning debut album, True, released in 2024 worldwide via Frontiers Music.
This nine-song collection bridges the classic sounds of Anderson’s Yes years with a fresh, modern edge, featuring ambitious compositions like the epic “Once Upon a Dream” and the incendiary “Counties and Countries”. As Anderson embarks on this exciting chapter, he sat down with Jonathan Graham at Guitar Interactive Magazine to discuss the origins of this new era with The Band Geeks, the making of True, the songs that defined his early career, and why his voice continues to defy the passage of time.
Check out the career-spanning interview below, with Anderson covering everything from developing his voice, making Yes’ debut album, songwriting, launching The Band Geeks, and more.
On recording the self-titled Yes debut album, released in 1969:
“I didn’t know much about recording. Surrounded by professional people, you go in and you’re very nervous and you sing. It all sounds great, but then you listen to it a month later and you think, ‘Man, I’ve got to learn to sing better.’ I think by the time we got to Fragile (1971), I’d found my voice. I’d found my strength.”
Jon Anderson And The Band Geeks have launched the live video for “Your Move – I’ve Seen All Good People”, from their upcoming live CD/DVD, Vinyl, and Blu-Ray release, Jon Anderson And The Band Geeks Live – Perpetual Change, set for release on March 14. Watch the new clip below:
For Live – Perpetual Change, the band recorded and filmed the entire show at the Aracada Theater in St. Charles, Illinois on their August 2023 summer tour. The concert will be available as a two CD/DVD package as well as a triple vinyl package. Both are available for pre-order here.
Tracklisting:
“Yours Is No Disgrace”
“Perpetual Change”
“Close To The Edge”
“Heart Of The Sunrise”
“Starship Trooper”
“Awaken”
“And You And I”
“Your Move” / “I’ve Seen All Good People”
“Gates Of Delirium”
“Roundabout”
“And You And I” video:
Jon Anderson And The Band Geeks have announced the first leg of their 2025 North American tour. The 18-show tour begins at the Rialto Theater in Tucson Arizona on April 1, and concludes at the Carteret New Jersey Performing Arts Center on May 18.
The evening will consist of YES epics and classics as well as songs from the band’s debut album, True, which was released in August 2024 to worldwide critical acclaim.
Dates for leg one are listed below.
Tour dates:
April
1 – Tucson, AZ – The Rialto Theater
3 – Anaheim, CA – The Grove of Anaheim
5 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
8 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
11 – Sacramento, CA – SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center
14 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theater
19 – Rockford, IL – Coronado Pac
23 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater
25 – Des Plaines, IL – Des Plaines Theater
27 – St.Charles, IL – The Arcada Theater
30 – North Tonawanda, NY – Riviera Theater
May
2 – Cleveland, OH – The Agora
4 – Lancaster, PA – American Music Theater
7 – Wilmington, DE – The Grand Opera House
10 – Ridgefield, CT – The Ridgefield Playhouse
12 – Ridgefield, CT – The Ridgefield Playhouse
16 – Westbury, NY – Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
18 – Carteret, NJ – Carteret Performing Arts Center
