List of Jon Anderson concert tours
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Yes lead singer Jon Anderson has performed solo shows since 1979 and solo tours since 1980.
The 1970s
1979
The 1980s
1980: Song of Seven Tour
Typical setlist:
"Olias of Sunhillow" excerpt (1976)
"For You for Me" (1980)
"Yes Medley Part 1" (including Intro, To Be Over (1974), Instrumental#1, The Prophet (1970), Long Distance Runaround (1971), Instrumental#2, Wonderous Stories (1977))
Rejoice (1978)
"Yes Medley Part 2" (including I've Seen All Good People (1971), The Revealing Science Of God (1973), I've Seen All Good People (1971) reprise, The Remembering (1973), Nous Sommes Du Soleil (1973))
"Some Are Born" (1980)
"Don't Forget (Nostalgia)" (1980)
"Petrushka" (1911) (Igor Stravinsky)
"Short Stories Medley" [a. "Far Away in Baagad" / b. "Bird Song" / c. "One More Time"] (1980) ("I Hear You Now" was played along with "One More Time" in Munich, West Germany)
"Hear It" (1980)
"Take Your Time" (1980)
"Song of Seven" (1980)
"Heart of the Matter" (1980) or "Tour Song"
"Roundabout" (1971)
The New Life Band:
Ronnie Leahy - Keyboards
Chris Rainbow - Keyboards/percussion
Barry de Souza - Drums
John Giblin - Bass
Joe Partridge - Guitars
Morris Pert - Drums/percussion
Les Davidson - Guitars
Dick Morrissey - Sax/Flute
1982: Animation Tour
Typical setlist:
"Ocean Song" (1976) (Olias of Sunhillow opening; audio tape played through the PA system)
"Sleight of Hand" (played at least one time on 30 July 1982 in Philadelphia) (Dave Sancious instrumental)
"State of Independence" (1981)
"Song of Seven" (1980) (Intro only) →
"The Friends of Mr Cairo" (1981)
"Instrumental#1"
"Yes medley #1" (including Close to the Edge (1972), Heart of the Sunrise (1971), Wonderous Stories (1977), And You and I (1972), Long Distance Runaround (1971), Close to the Edge (1972) reprise)
"Band introduction"
"A Play and Display of the Heart" (1976) (Dave Sancious instrumental)
"Animation" (1982)
"Surrender" (1982)
"All in a Matter of Time" (1982)
"Dave Sancious keyboards solo" →
"Soon" (1974)
"Yes medley #2" (including Perpetual Change (1971), I've Seen All Good People (1971), Yours Is No Disgrace (1971), Starship Trooper (1971), Awaken (1977))
"Instrumental#2" (Bass & drum solos → Animation jam)
"Roundabout" (1971)
"Olympia" (1982)
1986: One-off California show
The 1990s
1992–1999
The 2000s
2000–2004: Brazil, North America & South America tours & shows
2005–2006: Tour of the Universe
2006: Anderson / Wakeman tour
2007–2009: North America & Europe tours & shows
2009: Have Guitar Will Travel tour
2009: North America tours
The 2010s
2010–2013
2014
"Acoustic Evening 2014" Tour typical setlist (except for the Clearwater show opening for Alan Parsons Project, the "Progressive Nation At Sea 2014" Cruise show and the Anderson Ponty Band's debut show on 20 September 2014 at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, Colorado, United States):
"Open" excerpt ("Sun Is Calling") (2011) →
"Yours Is No Disgrace" (1971)
"Sweet Dreams" (1970)
"America" (1968) (Paul Simon)
"Time and a Word" (1970) (quoting She Loves You (1963) (Lennon/McCartney))
"One Love" (1977) (Bob Marley / Curtis Mayfield)
"Under Heaven's Door" (2010) (also known as "Never")
"To the Runner" (1976) (Olias of Sunhillow excerpt) (presumably dropped from the set after the 26 February 2014 show in Dallas, TX)
"Flight Of The Moorglade" (1976) (Olias of Sunhillow excerpt) (presumably added to the set starting from the 14 March 2014 show in Aspen, Co)
"I'll Find My Way Home" (1981)
"Open" excerpt ("Please To Remember") (2011) →
"Starship Trooper" (1971)
"Long Distance Runaround" (1971)
"Give Love Each Day" (2001)
"Owner of a Lonely Heart" (1983)
"Solo / Yes Piano Medley" (including "Set Sail" (2006), "Close To The Edge" (1972), "Heart Of The Sunrise" (1971), "Marry Me Again", "The Revealing Science of God (Dance of the Dawn)" (excerpt) (1973))
"You Got The Light" (not yet published)
"And You And I" (1972)
"The Ancient (Giants Under the Sun)" ("Leaves Of Green" excerpt) (1973)
"Ritual (Nous sommes du soleil)" (excerpt) (1973) (presumably added to the set starting from the 14 March 2014 show in Aspen, Co)
"Tony and Me" (not yet published)
"A Day In The Life" (1967) (Lennon / McCartney) (presumably added to the set starting from the 14 March 2014 show in Aspen, Co; sometimes played between "Give Love Each Day" and "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" as on 13 April 2014 in Ridgefield, CT)
"Turn of the Century" (1977) (presumably added to the set starting from the 14 March 2014 show in Aspen, Co)
"I've Seen All Good People" (1971) (quoting Give Peace A Chance (1969) (John Lennon))
"Roundabout" (1971)
"Open" excerpt ("Sun Is Calling" reprise) (2011) →
"State Of Independence" (1980)
"Wonderous Stories" (1977)
"Soon" ("The Gates of Delirium" closing section) (1974)
Clearwater 2014 show setlist (opening for Alan Parsons Project):
"State of Independence" (1981)
"Open" (2011) →
"Starship Trooper" (1971)
"Long Distance Runaround" (1971)
"Earth and Peace"
"Owner Of A Lonely Heart" (1983)
"And You And I" (1972)
"Change We Must" (1991/1994)
"I've Seen All Good People" (1971) (quoting Give Peace A Chance (1969) (John Lennon))
"Roundabout" (1971)
"Progressive Nation At Sea 2014" Cruise show setlist:
Backed by Transatlantic, Jon performed only a (50-minute) 4-track show :
"The Revealing Science of God" (1973)
"Long Distance Runaround" (1971)
"And You And I" (1972)
"Starship Trooper" (1971)
"Anderson Ponty Band's (20 September 2014) debut show" setlist:
Part 1:
"Intro" →
"One In The Rhythm of Hope" (2015)
"A for Aria" (2015)
"Yours Is No Disgrace" (1971/not yet published)
"Listening With Me" (2015)
"Time and A Word" (1970/2015)
"Jig" (not yet published)
"Infinite Mirage" (2015)
"Soul Eternal" (2015)
"I See You Messenger" (2015)
"Owner of a Lonely Heart" (1983/2015)
Part 2:
"New Country" (1976/not yet published)
"Wonderous Stories" (1977/2015)
"Long Distance Runaround" (1971/not yet published)
"Renaissance of the Sun" (1976/2015)
"Enigmatic Ocean Parts 1 & 2" (incl. drums solo) (1977/not yet published)
"New New World" (2015)
"And You and I" (1972/2015)
"Starship Trooper" (1971/not yet published)
"Bass solo" (not yet published) →
"Roundabout" (1971/2015)
2015: As Jon Anderson (unique show)
2015: As APB (Better Late Than Never Tour)
In support of the Anderson Ponty Band's debut album, Better Late Than Never (released on 25 September 2015), a 17-date North America Fall 2015 tour named the "Better Late Than Never" tour was scheduled, starting on 23 October 2015 in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and ending on 21 November 2015 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The APB's 2015 touring lineup was Jon Anderson, Jean-Luc Ponty, Rayford Griffin, Wally Minko, Keith Jones and Jamie Glaser.
The Anderson Ponty Band (APB) rehearsed for two weeks at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA in anticipation of the 27 October 2015 show in Glenside, PA (the originally planned start of the tour). Then the Sherman Theater asked the band to play a show in Stroudsburg before the true beginning of the tour. Thus, the 23 October 2015 show was announced only just one week earlier.
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