Jon Anderson / Paul Green Band - not just Yes

Like most of you, I have seen my fair share of Yes concerts over the years. I've only known Yes has existed for 15 years and quickly got burned out on their tours. I decided to check out this tour because it's been 5 or so years since I've seen a Yes (or related) concert, and I'm glad I did.

Sure, the setlist was mostly the Yes hits, a few solo tracks and a few covers. The Yes Album and Fragile were played almost in their entirety. But the exciting part about this concert was the Paul Green Rock Academy. It's a high school of rock. There were 30 or so teens, and about 15 accompanied Jon at any given time. There were a couple of drummers, anywhere from 2-6 guitarists, a bass or two, 6-8 singers, 1-2 pianists, flute, 1-2 saxes, an electric cello and probably some other things I forgot. Most of the people who weren't dedicated singers would play one instrument one song then another the next. The whole thing was very impressive, even if the sound got muddy and out of rhythm on more than a few occasions.

Check out this tour if you get the chance. The novelty is worth the ticket price.

I half agree with you on this. Remakes often out shine the originals unless they are cookie cutter versions.

Dylan and Springsteen are good examples of this. I was never really into them, but I love some of their songs that have been done by others.

Of course there are bands that I haven't heard better versions of by others, including ELP & Gentle Giant just to name two.