Yes at Blue Ash July 4th (free concert)

My first progressive rock concert! (besides the ones by myself in my room, hah)

 

I just walked back to the hotel from the concert, and let me tell you, it was PACKED. My father and I woke up at 5:10 to put up our chairs up as soon as we could. We got the 5th row on Steve Howe's side of the stage.

Throughout the day, my dad and I checked up on our chairs to make sure nobody altered them. We had borrowed a few strategies from the other die hard Yes fans seeking to keep their chairs in their origional spots. Anyway... we returned to our chairs 40min to the show. During the show, we had to get at least 4 groups of people who didn't bring chairs to keep us from blocking our view. That was incredibly distracting.

 

Setlist: (I'm pretty sure this is the exact order)

Tempus Fugit

Yours Is No Disgrace

And You And I

Steve's solo

Owner of a Lonely Heart

Perpetual Change

I've Seen All Good People

Roundabout

Encore: Starship Trooper

 

The show was pretty much how I expected. Steve had a great time with his guitar, everyone could tell. Seeing him mocking the emotion of the guitar with his facial expressions was incredible. Chris was a bit full of himself, as expected. I love that guy for it though. ;) The singer (can't remember his name) dead on sounds like Jon Anderson in Yes' prime. Though this singer is a bit more in touch with his feminine side, which is fine. Alan made no mistakes from what I could tell. Oliver (who I want to add-looks exactly like me) was incredible. His solo on Starship Trooper blew me away, just like would expect Rick to. He is the only one that made a mistake. He was supposed to supply the backwards piano opening to Roundabout. It didn't turn out too well. Steve laughed it off and the group pulled off the song with great force. It was a great show. I skipped out on Peter Frampton. Tragic. Fireworks at 10!