List of Jon Anderson concert tours explained

Yes lead singer Jon Anderson has performed solo shows since 1979 and solo tours since 1980.

The 1970s

1979

DateCityCountryVenue
Europe Spring-Summer 1979 Special Shows
1 May 1979 GlasgowUnited Kingdom Theatre Royal
19 July 1979 Montreux Jazz Festival

The 1980s

1980: Song of Seven Tour

Typical setlist:[1]

The New Life Band:

DateCityCountryVenue
Europe
12 November 1980 MunichWest Germany
United Kingdom
(billed as "Jon Anderson with The New Life Band")
24 November 1980BristolUnited KingdomColston Hall
1 December 1980 LondonRoyal Albert Hall
3 December 1980 SheffieldSheffield City Hall
4 December 1980 BirminghamBirmingham Odeon
12 December 1980 NewcastleNewcastle City Hall
15 December 1980LeicesterDe Montfort Hall
16 December 1980 ManchesterManchester Apollo

1982: Animation Tour

Typical setlist:[1]

DateCityCountryVenue
North America
2 July 1982Long Beach, CaliforniaUnited StatesRumbleseat Garage
3 July 1982
5 July 1982San Diego, CaliforniaOld Globe Theater
12 July 1982Vancouver, British ColumbiaCanadaCommodore Ballroom
13 July 1982 Portland, OregonUnited StatesThe Euphoria
14 July 1982Palo Alto, CaliforniaThe Keystone
15 July 1982 San Francisco, CaliforniaThe Old Waldorf
16 July 1982Pasadena, CaliforniaPerkins Palace
18 July 1982Tempe, ArizonaDooley's
29 July 1982Columbia, MarylandMerriweather Post Pavilion
30 July 1982 Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaMann Music Center
3 August 1982 Boston, MassachusettsThe Metro
4 August 1982 New York City, New YorkThe Palladium
5 August 1982Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaStanley Theater
6 August 1982 Asbury Park Convention Hall
7 August 1982Hoffman Estates, IllinoisPoplar Creek Music Theater
8 August 1982Toronto, OntarioCanadaO'Keefe Center
9 August 1982Chelsea, QuebecCamp Fortune
12 August 1982Quebec City, Quebec
13 August 1982 Montreal, QuebecVerdun Auditorium
17 August 1982 Atlanta, GeorgiaUnited States Moonshadow Saloon
20 August 1982Orlando, FloridaBob Carr Performing Arts Center
21 August 1982 Sunrise, FloridaSunrise Musical Theater
22 August 1982 Jai Alai Fronton Hall
25 August 1982 Saenger Performing Arts Theater

1986: One-off California show

The 1990s

1992–1999

DateCityCountryVenue
Japan Summer 1992 Tour (with Kitarō)
3 June 1992 Budokan
North America Fall 1992 Tour (with Kitarō)
13 October 1992 Canada Orpheum Theater
16 October 1992 United States Universal Amphitheatre
17 October 1992 Greek Theater
21 October 1992 Radio City Music Hall
22 October 1992
North America Spring 1993 Tour
27 March 1993 United States Raymond Theater
2 April 1993 Auditorio Nacional
South America Spring 1993 Tour
4 April 1993 Palacio de los Deportes
13 April 1993 Estadio Chile
14 April 1993 Poliedro de Caracas
16 April 1993 Luis Vigoreaux Theatre
17 April 1993
23 April 1993 Estadio Obras Sanitarias
24 April 1993
25 April 1993 Teatro Gran Rex
8 May 1993LimaPeruCarpa del Hotel Crillon
North America Fall 1993: California Show
14 October 1993 Los Angeles United States Bosnia benefit concert
North America 1996: Paso Robles Show
12 May 1996 Paso RoblesUnited States ("Mothers Day Concert")
North America 1999: Clearwater Show (with Alan White)
29 August 1999 United States Coachman Park

The 2000s

2000–2004: Brazil, North America & South America tours & shows

DateCityCountryVenue
South America Fall 2000: Brazil Shows
16 November 2000 British Rock Symphony 2000 concert
19 November 2000 Parque Brasil 500
North America Winter 2004 Tour
9 January 2004 United States The Shell at Trump Marina
10 January 2004 Keswick Theatre
11 January 2004 Count Basie Theatre
13 January 2004 The Barns at Wolf Trap
14 January 2004 Whitaker Center
17 January 2004 Ferguson Hall
18 January 2004 Carefree Theater
19 January 2004 B.B King Blues Club
South America Winter 2004 Tour
5 March 2004 Teatro Gran Rex
6 March 2004 Teatro Broadway
14 March 2004 Brazil Credicard Hall
15 March 2004
North America Spring 2004 shows: XM Radio Studios + Cleveland
1 April 2004 United States XM Radio Studios
24 May 2004 Columbus??? Ohio State University???
25 May 2004 Waetjen Auditorium

2005–2006: Tour of the Universe

DateCityCountryVenue
Europe
1 September 2005Tel AvivIsraelHangar 11
2 September 2005IstanbulTurkeyNew Angel
5 September 2005 BucharestRomania Radio Hall
7 September 2005BudapestHungaryPetofi Hall
9 September 2005 ZabrzePoland House of Music and Dance
11 September 2005 SopotForest Opera
12 September 2005StockholmSwedenCirkus
13 September 2005GothenburgGothenburg Concert Hall
14 September 2005HelsinkiFinlandTapiola Cultural Center
16 September 2005 OsloNorway Rockefeller Music Hall
17 September 2005 MalmöSweden Palladium
18 September 2005CopenhagenDenmarkAmager Bio
20 September 2005PragueCzech RepublicBroadway Theater
21 September 2005MainzGermanyPhoenix Hall
22 September 2005StuttgartTheater House
23 September 2005MilanItalyGiuseppe Verdi Conservatory
24 September 2005 LisbonPortugal Great Hall
28 September 2005BarcelonaSpainThe Gas Light
30 September 2005MalagaCervantes Theater
3 October 2005 ParisFrance Paris Casino
4 October 2005BrusselsBelgiumRoyal Circus
5 October 2005 TilburgNetherlands Popcenter 013
7 October 2005 BirminghamUnited Kingdom Birmingham Symphony Hall
8 October 2005 YorkGrand Opera House
10 October 2005 LondonO2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
11 October 2005 ManchesterBridgewater Hall
12 October 2005 NewcastleNewcastle City Hall
14 October 2005 EdinburghQueen's Hall
15 October 2005
16 October 2005ReykjavíkIcelandHaskolabio
North America
2 November 2005 AnnapolisUnited States Ram's Head On Stage
4 November 2005
5 November 2005 HartfordWebster Theater
6 November 2005 BostonAvalon Ballroom
8 November 2005 VeronaTurning Stone Resort and Casino
10 November 2005 AlexandriaThe Birchmere
11 November 2005 Atlantic CityHouse of Blues
12 November 2005 PhiladelphiaThe Theatre of Living Arts
13 November 2005
15 November 2005 New York CityB.B. King Blues Club and Grill
17 November 2005 WestburyWestbury Music Fair
18 November 2005 Red BankCount Basie Theatre
20 November 2005 Royal OakRoyal Oak Music Theatre
21 November 2005 IndianapolisIndianapolis Music Hall
23 November 2005 ChicagoHouse of Blues
North America
27 March 2006 SeattleUnited States Benaroya Hall
28 March 2006 PortlandAladdin Theatre
30 March 2006 Santa BarbaraSOhO Music Club
31 March 2006 Los AngelesThe Roxy Theatre
Asia
17 April 2006 TokyoJapanTokyo International Forum
20 April 2006NagoyaClub Quattro
21 April 2006OsakaClub Quattro
24 April 2006SingaporeSingapore Esplanade on the Bay

2006: Anderson / Wakeman tour

DateCityCountryVenue
United Kingdom Fall 2006 Tour (with Rick Wakeman)
(billed as "Anderson / Wakeman")
3 October 2006 Folkestone United Kingdom Leas Cliff Hall
5 October 2006 Doncaster The Dome
6 October 2006 Glasgow Armadillo
7 October 2006 Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
8 October 2006 Dundee Caird Hall
10 October 2006 Tunbridge Wells Assembly Rooms
11 October 2006 Basingstoke The Anvil
12 October 2006 Northampton Derngate
14 October 2006 Buxton Opera House
16 October 2006 Croydon Fairfield Halls
17 October 2006 Cardiff St David's Hall
18 October 2006 Portsmouth Guildhall
20 October 2006 Cambridge Corn Exchange
22 October 2006 Ipswich Regents Theatre
24 October 2006 Southend-on-Sea Cliffs Pavilion
25 October 2006 Wolverhampton Bilston Robin
28 October 2006 Bristol Colston Hall
30 October 2006 Manchester Palace Theatre
31 October 2006 High Wycombe Wycombe Swan
1 November 2006 Sheffield City Hall

2007–2009: North America & Europe tours & shows

DateCityCountryVenue
North America Winter 2007 Tour
15 February 2007 GlensideUnited States Keswick Theatre
16 February 2007 RidgefieldThe Ridgefield Playhouse
18 February 2007 New York City B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
19 February 2007 FairfieldFairfield Theatre Company
(2 shows)
8 March 2007 MillvaleMr. Small's Theatre
Netherlands Spring 2007 Show
24 March 2007 TilburgNetherlandsPoppodium 013 - Dommelsch Zaal
North America Spring 2007 Tour
20 April 2007 New York City United States Green Apple Music Festival - Grand Central Terminal
21 April 2007 SayrevilleStarland Ballroom
24 April 2007 Falls ChurchState Theatre
Europe Fall 2007 Tour
11 November 2007 GhentBelgiumHandelsbeurs
12 November 2007 VerviersSpirit of 66
14 November 2007 SofiaBulgariaUniversiada Hall
15 November 2007 BudapestHungaryPetofi Hall (Petőfi Csarnok)
18 November 2007 VästeråsSwedenThe Concert House (Sigurdsgatan 25)
20 November 2007 Saint PetersburgRussiaCapella
21 November 2007 MoscowB-2
22 November 2007 (Private Corporate Event)
24 November 2007 MadridSpainSala Copernico
25 November 2007 BarcelonaLuz de Gas
28 November 2007 MilanItalyTrezzo
29 November 2007 CostabissaraAuditorium MaxLive
1 December 2007 DrachtenNetherlands The Iduna
2 December 2007 ZoetermeerDe Boerderij
3 December 2007 AmsterdamMelkweg (old hall)
5 December 2007 BonnGermany Bruecken Forum
6 December 2007 MainzFrankfurter Hof
North America Winter-Spring 2008 Tour
20 February 2008 AnaheimUnited States House of Blues
23 February 2008 Las VegasHouse of Blues
3 March 2008 New York City (unknown venue)
4 March 2008 Philadelphia Trocadero Theatre
5 March 2008 New York City B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
7 March 2008 RochesterWater Street Music Hall
10 March 2008 New York City Highline Ballroom
29 March 2008 TorontoCanadaDanforth Music Hall
8 April 2008 San Jan CapistranoUnited States The Coach House
9 April 2008 West HollywoodThe Roxy Theatre
10 April 2008 Agoura HillsCanyon Club
United States Summer 2009: California Show
6 June 2009 Grover BeachUnited States Mongo's Saloon

2009: Have Guitar Will Travel tour

DateCityCountryVenue
Europe Summer 2009 Tour
(billed as "Have Guitar Will Travel")
30 June 2009 WarsawPolandTeatr Muzyczny Roma
(Theatre Roma)
3 July 2009 Bilston United Kingdom The Robin 2
11 July 2009 Ostrava Czech RepublicColours of Ostrava Festival - Ostrava City Center
14 July 2009 Sorrento Italy Parco Enrico Ibsen
16 July 2009 Rome Roma Incontra il Mondo Festival - Laghetto di Villa Ada
25 July 2009 Southend-On-Sea United Kingdom The Palace Theatre
1 August 2009 Northampton The Royal & Derngate Theatre
2 August 2009 Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
15 August 2009 Bratislava Slovak RepublicCastle Devin

2009: North America tours

DateCityCountryVenue
North America Fall 2009 Shows
3 November 2009 Winnipeg Canada Silverados
7 November 2009 Edmonton Century Casino Showroom
15 November 2009 Santa Barbara United States SOHO Restaurant & Music Club

The 2010s

2010–2013

DateCityCountryVenue
North America Spring 2010 Tour
24 March 2010 Vogue Theater
27 March 2010 Capitol Centre
31 March 2010 Danforth Music Hall
3 April 2010 The Studio
7 April 2010 United States Showcase Live
11 April 2010 B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
13 April 2010 Theater of the Living Arts
21 May 2010 Foster Theatre
24 May 2010 Severance Hall
North America Summer 2010 Tour
(billed as "An Acoustic Evening with Jon Anderson (The Voice of Yes"))
16 August 2010 United States Guthrie Theatre
19 August 2010 Park West
21 August 2010 Milwaukee County Zoo
23 August 2010 Magic Bag
25 August 2010 Mr. Small's Theatre
27 August 2010 Bears Den at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel
29 August 2010 Ridgefield Playhouse
1 September 2010 Birchmere
4 September 2010 "A Conversation with Jon Anderson" - The Avalon Theatre at The Stoltz Listening Room
5 September 2010
8 September 2010 Sellersville Theatre
10 September 2010 Carolina Theatre
12 September 2010 Variety Playhouse
14 September 2010 Paramount Theatre
16 September 2010 DallasLakewood Theatre
Finland Fall 2010 Show
(billed as "An Acoustic Evening with Jon Anderson (The Voice of Yes"))
29 September 2010 Old Student House
(Vanha Ylioppilastalo)
United Kingdom Fall 2010 Tour (with Rick Wakeman)
(billed as "The Anderson Wakeman Project 360")
8 October 2010 Turks Hall
9 October 2010 Corn Exchange
11 October 2010 The Hawth
12 October 2010 Fairfield Halls
14 October 2010 Ipswich The Corn Exchange - Grand Hall
15 October 2010 Arts & Leisure Centre
16 October 2010 Assembly Halls Theatre
19 October 2010 Philharmonic Hall
21 October 2010 Civic Hall
22 October 2010 The Anvil
24 October 2010 Grand Theatre
25 October 2010 Opera House
29 October 2010 Lighthouse
30 October 2010 Alban Arena
1 November 2010 Colston Hall
2 November 2010 Cliffs Pavilion
6 November 2010 Playhouse
7 November 2010 Concert Hall
8 November 2010 The Sage
11 November 2010 Palace Theatre
12 November 2010 The Corn Exchange - Grand Hall
15 November 2010 indigo2 at the O2
North America Fall 2010 Tour
1 December 2010 United States Orpheum Theatre
3 December 2010 Pala Casino
8 December 2010 Lobero Theatre
6 December 2010 Spanos Theatre, Performing Arts Center
10 December 2010 Ovation At Green Valley Ranch
12 December 2010 The Regency Ballroom
North America Winter 2011 Shows
25 February 2011 Aspen United States Wheeler Opera House
14 March 2011 The Majestic Theater
North America Spring 2011 Tour
(billed as "An Acoustic Evening with Jon Anderson")
23 April 2011 Somerville, MassachusettsUnited States Somerville Theatre
26 April 2011 New Hope, PennsylvaniaHavana
28 April 2011 Norfolk, ConnecticutInfinity Hall
30 April 2011 New York City, New YorkB.B. King Blues Club & Grill
2 May 2011 Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaArtsQuest Center at Steel Stacks
4 May 2011 Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaTheatre of Living Arts
6 May 2011 Princeton, New JerseyMcCarter Theatre
7 May 2011 Newark, New JerseyVictoria Theater
9 May 2011 Annapolis, MarylandRams Head On Stage
11 May 2011
13 May 2011 Plymouth, New HampshireFlying Monkey Movie House & Performing Center
15 May 2011 Lewiston, MaineOlin Arts Center Concert Hall
18 May 2011 Londonderry, New HampshireTupelo Music Hall
19 May 2011
21 May 2011 Woodstock, VermontWoodstock Town Hall Theatre
25 May 2011 Ellsworth, MaineEllsworth Grand Auditorium
North America Summer 2011 Tour
9 July 2011 Canada MusicFest - Courtenay Exhibition Grounds
10 July 2011
12 July 2011 United States The Triple Door
14 July 2011 Aladdin Theater
31 July 2011 Canada Komasket Music Festival - Komasket Park
3 August 2011 United States Viper Alley
5 August 2011 Arcada Theatre
7 August 2011 Canada Festival of Friends - Ancaster Fairgrounds
11 August 2011 United States Bull Run Restaurant
North America Fall 2011 Tour with Rick Wakeman
(billed as "Anderson / Wakeman")
19 October 2011 Milwaukee United States Potawatomi Casino - Northern Lights Theater
22 October 2011 Carnegie Library - Music Hall of Homestead
23 October 2011 George Washington University - Lisner Auditorium
24 October 2011 New York City New York Society for Ethical Culture - The Concert Hall
26 October 2011 Kleinhans Music Hall
27 October 2011 The Palace Theatre
29 October 2011 Tropicana Casino Resort
30 October 2011 Philadelphia Temple University - Temple Performing Arts Center
1 November 2011 Capitol Center for the Arts
2 November 2011 The Ridgefield Playhouse
4 November 2011 Count Basie Theatre
5 November 2011 Sherman Theatre
6 November 2011 Theatre at Westbury
8 November 2011 Hanover Theatre
10 November 2011 Canada Grand Théâtre du Québec
12 November 2011 St. Denis Theatre
25 November 2011 Mexico City Mexico Riviera Maya Jazz Festival - Mamitas Beach Club, Playa del Carmen
South America Winter 2011 Tour
7 December 2011 Santiago Chile Teatro Oriente
3 December 2011 Florianópolis Floripa Music Hall
9 December 2011 Porto Alegre Teatro do Bourbon Country
10 December 2011 Goiânia Bolshoi Pub
13 December 2011 São Paulo Citibank Hall SP
North America Winter 2012 Tour
2 February 2012 United States Mesa Arts Center
4 February 2012
17 February 2012 American Music Theatre
19 February 2012 Newton Theater
24 February 2012 Las Vegas The Blue Man Theatre
26 February 2012 Austin One World Theatre
28 February 2012 Dallas Kessler Theater
1 March 2012 Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall
3 March 2012 Parrish Auditorium
5 March 2012 World Café Live at The Queen
7 March 2012 Philadelphia Theater of the Living Arts
8 March 2012 Baltimore Sound Stage
10 March 2012 New York City B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
11 March 2012 Washington, D.C. The Hamilton Live
14 March 2012 Norfolk Infinity Hall
15 March 2012 Boston The Wilbur Theatre
19 March 2012 Bergen Performing Arts Center
North America Spring-Summer 2012 Tour
1 June 2012 MinneapolisUnited States Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant
3 June 2012 Milwaukee Pabst Theatre
6 June 2012 Chicago Mayne Stage
8 June 2012 Lincolnshire Viper Alley
11 June 2012 Seattle The Triple Door
12 June 2012
16 June 2012 Napa Valley Opera House
19 June 2012 Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center
21 June 2012 Rio Theatre
30 June 2012 Castoro Cellars
6 July 2012 The Coach House
7 July 2012 The Canyon Club
Europe Summer 2012: UK Show
8 August 2012 London United Kingdom Sadler's Wells
South America Summer-Fall 2012 Tour
11 September 2012 Montevideo Uruguay Auditorio Nacional Adela Reta
14 September 2012 Curitiba Brazil Teatro Positivo
17 September 2012 Recife Parque Dona Lindu
19 September 2012 Salvador Teatro Castro Alves
21 September 2012 Rio de Janeiro Centro Cultural Joao Nogueira
22 September 2012 Santana de Parnaíba Skyline Alphaville
26 September 2012 Belo Horizonte Grande Teatro do Palácio das Artes
28 September 2012 Buenos Aires Argentina ND/Teatro
30 September 2012 Mar del Plata Teatro Auditorium
3 October 2012 Tucuman Teatro San Martin
5 October 2012 CordobaTeatro Luz y Fuerza
7 October 2012 Mendoza Teatro Plaza
10 October 2012 Rosario Teatro El Circulo
North America Fall 2012: Texas & California Shows
2 November 2012 Austin United States One World Theatre
5 November 2012 Los Angeles The GRAMMY Museum
Australia & New Zealand Spring 2013 Tour
28 March 2013 Brisbane Brisbane Powerhouse
30 March 2013 Byron Bay Bluesfest - Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm
31 March 2013
3 April 2013 Newcastle Lizottes
6 April 2013 Marrickville The Factory Theatre
10 April 2013 Melbourne The Corner Hotel
11 April 2013
14 April 2013 Adelaide The Gov
17 April 2013 Auckland New Zealand The SkyCity Theatre
CANCELLED!
20 April 2013 Wellington The St James Theatre
CANCELLED!
North America Spring 2013: Canada Show
25 May 2013 Canada 9th Festival des guitares du monde en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (FGMAT) - Centre de congrès[2]
Europe Summer 2013 Tour
4 August 2013 Manchester United Kingdom Royal Exchange Theatre
10 August 2013 Fulham Under the Bridge
12 August 2013 Helsinki Finland Savoy-teatteri
15 August 2013 Gothenburg Sweden Liseberg Amusement Park - Taube Stage
United States Fall 2013: Nevada & Florida Shows
21 September 2013 Las Vegas United States Raiding The Rock Vault show - LVH Theater
(Las Vegas Hotel & Casino)
10 November 2013 Miami Beach Colony Theatre
2 shows (6.30pm & 9.30pm)
Europe Fall 2013: Iceland Show
15 November 2013 Harpa - Eldborg

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):

Clearwater 2014 show setlist (opening for Alan Parsons Project):

"Progressive Nation At Sea 2014" Cruise show setlist:

Backed by Transatlantic, Jon performed only a (50-minute) 4-track show :

"Anderson Ponty Band's (20 September 2014) debut show" setlist:[3]

Part 1:

Part 2:

DateCityCountryVenue
North America Winter-Spring 2014 Tour
(billed as "An acoustic evening with Jon Anderson, original singer/songwriter of Yes")
15 February 2014 Ruth Eckerd Hall
21 February 2014 "Progressive Nation At Sea 2014" Cruise (18–22 February)
23 February 2014 One World Theatre
24 February 2014 Dosey Doe - The Big Barn
26 February 2014 Kessler Theater
14 March 2014 Wheeler Opera House
27 March 2014 The Newton Theatre
29 March 2014 Landmark On Main Street - Jean Rimsky Theater
30 March 2014 New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Victoria Theater
2 April 2014 The Keswick Theatre
3 April 2014 ArtsQuest Center at Steel Stacks - Musikfest Café
5 April 2014 New York City B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
8 April 2014 Bearsville Theater
9 April 2014
11 April 2014 Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel - The Bear's Den
12 April 2014 Empire State Plaza Performing Arts Center - The Egg Swyer Theatre
13 April 2014 The Ridgefield Playhouse
17 April 2014 The Rockport Shalin Liu Performance Center
19 April 2014 Oakville Centre For The Performing Arts
22 April 2014 United States Stadium Theatre
23 April 2014 Tupelo Music Hall
24 April 2014
North America Summer 2014 Shows
16 August 2014 Logan University – Chesterfield Amphitheater
31 August 2014 Avila Beach Golf Resort[4]
Anderson Ponty Band's debut show
20 September 2014 Wheeler Opera House
South America Fall 2014 Tour
16 October 2014 Curitiba (Tarumã) Phoenix American Mex
18 October 2014 São Paulo (Vila Cruzeiro) Teatro HSBC Brasil
19 October 2014 Rio de Janeiro (Flamengo) Teatro Vivo Rio
21 October 2014 Belo Horizonte (Centro) Cine Theatro Brasil Vallourec
24 October 2014 Santiago Chile Teatro Caopolican
North America Fall 2014 Shows
19 November 2014 The Regency Ballroom
(show postponed due to Jon Anderson's sinus problems)
22 November 2014 Boulder Station Hotel The Railhead
(show postponed due to Jon Anderson's sinus problems)

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.[5] [6] 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.[7]

Anderson Ponty Band's North America Fall 2015 "Better Late Than Never" Tour typical setlist:

Set #1:

Set #2:

Encore:

DateCityCountryVenue
Anderson Ponty Band's North America Fall 2015 "Better Late Than Never" Tour
23 October 2015 Sherman Theater
27 October 2015 Keswick Theatre
29 October 2015 Count Basie Theatre
30 October 2015 The Ridgefield Playhouse
1 November 2015 Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead
3 November 2015 The Arcada Theatre
4 November 2015 South Milwaukee Performing Arts
6 November 2015 Music Hall Center
7 November 2015 Danforth Music Hall
10 November 2015 Howard Theatre
11 November 2015 The Paramount
13 November 2015 New York Society for Ethical Culture
14 November 2015 Berklee Performance Center
17 November 2015 Regency Ballroom
18 November 2015 Crest Theatre
20 November 2015 Saban Theatre
21 November 2015 Talking Stick Resort & Casino

2016: As APB (Better Late Than Never Tour)

From 25 February to 11 March 2016, the Anderson Ponty Band revealed, via their official Facebook page, the 18 dates of their Spring 2016 North-American Tour due to kick off on 28 April 2016 in Tucson, Arizona and to end with two shows in Canada on 26 May 2016 in Montreal, Québec and on 27 May 2016 in Québec City, Québec.[8] [9]

It was announced that the APB's 2016 touring lineup would remain Jon Anderson, Jean-Luc Ponty, Rayford Griffin, Wally Minko, Keith Jones and Jamie Glaser.[9]

Anderson Ponty Band's North America Spring 2016 "Better Late Than Never" Tour typical setlist:

Set #1:

Set #2:

Encore:

Compared with the North America Fall 2015 "Better Late Than Never" Tour typical setlist, the main differences here are the song "I See You Messenger" dropped from the setlist and two Jon's spoken lyrics intros added to the setlist, one before the 2nd set and the other before the encore.

DateCityCountryVenue
Anderson Ponty Band's North America Spring 2016 "Better Late Than Never" Tour
28 April 2016 Fox Tucson Theatre
30 April 2016 The Canyon Theater
1 May 2016 The Grove of Anaheim
4 May 2016 Boulder Theater
6 May 2016 Majestic Theatre
7 May 2016 One World Theatre
10 May 2016 Ames Center
11 May 2016 The Arcada Theatre
13 May 2016 The Pageant
14 May 2016 Barrymore Theatre
17 May 2016 Riviera Theatre
18 May 2016 Tarrytown Music Hall
20 May 2016 Cabot Performing Arts Center
21 May 2016 Calvin Theater
23 May 2016 The Ridgefield Playhouse
25 May 2016 The Egg - Hart Theatre
26 May 2016 St. Denis Theatre
27 May 2016 Palais Montcalm

2019: 1000 Hands Tour

Setlist from the Orlando (Disney Epcot) warmup show on March 12, 2019:

Set #1:

Set #2:

Set #3:

Typical setlist (starting from the Lynn show on March 29, 2019):

Set #1:

Set #2:

Encore:

DateCityCountryVenue
Jon Anderson's "1000 Hands: Chapter One" US Solo Tour
March 11, 2019 Lake Buena Vista, FloridaAmerica Gardens Theater
March 12, 2019
March 29, 2019 Lynn, MassachusettsLynn Memorial Auditorium
March 31, 2019 Northfield, OhioMGM Northfield Park
April 1, 2019 Annapolis, MarylandMaryland Hall for the Creative Arts
April 3, 2019 Ridgefield, ConnecticutRidgefield Playhouse
April 4, 2019 Englewood, New JerseyBergen Performing Arts Center
April 6, 2019 Collingswood, New JerseyScottish Rite Auditorium
April 7, 2019 Derry, New HampshireTupelo Music Hall
April 9, 2019 Reading, PennsylvaniaSantander Performing Arts Center
April 11, 2019 St. Charles, IllinoisArcada Theatre
April 12, 2019 Waukegan, IllinoisGenesee Theatre
April 14, 2019 Munhall, PennsylvaniaCarnegie Music Hall
April 15, 2019 Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaF.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
April 19, 2019 Milwaukee, WisconsinUihlein Hall
April 20, 2019St. Paul, MinnesotaFitzgerald Theater
April 23, 2019 Tucson, ArizonaFox Tucson Theater
April 24, 2019 San Diego, CaliforniaHumphrey's Concerts By the Bay
April 26, 2019 Beverly Hills, CaliforniaSaban Theater
April 27, 2019 North Las Vegas, NevadaCannery Hotel and Casino
April 30, 2019 Phoenix, ArizonaThe Van Buren
May 6, 2019 Nashville, TennesseeRyman Auditorium
May 8, 2019 Clearwater, FloridaCapitol Theater
May 10, 2019 Orlando, FloridaWalt Disney Theater
May 11, 2019 Biloxi, MississippiBeau Rivage Theatre
May 12, 2019 Arlington, TexasAT&T Stadium
July 26, 2019New York City, New YorkSt. George Theater
July 27, 2019Patchogue, New YorkPatchogue Theater for the Performing Arts
July 29, 2019 Ocean City, New JerseyOcean City Music Pier
August 2, 2019Asbury Park, New JerseyParamount Theater
August 3, 2019Bensalem, PennsylvaniaXcite Center
August 5, 2019Alexandria, VirginiaThe Birchmere
August 8, 2019Grand Rapids, Michigan20 Monroe Live
August 9, 2019 GM Riverfront Plaza
August 10, 2019Fort Wayne, IndianaClyde Theater
August 13, 2019Rocky Mount, VirginiaHarvester Performance Center
August 14, 2019Knoxville, TennesseeBijou Theater
August 16, 2019Marietta, OhioPeoples Bank Theater
August 17, 2019New Buffalo, MichiganFour Winds Casino
August 20, 2019Boulder, ColoradoBoulder Theater
August 21, 2019Beaver Creek, ColoradoVilar Performing Arts Center
August 23, 2019Ridgefield, WashingtonIlani Casino
August 24, 2019Napa, CaliforniaUptown Theater
August 26, 2019Folsom, CaliforniaHarris Center for the Arts
August 29, 2019
August 30, 2019 Libbey Bowl
September 1, 2019

The 2020s

On 30 June 2021, Anderson announced a Summer 2021 11-city tour of US theaters with the Paul Green Rock Academy due to kick off 30 July in Patchogue, New York, and to wrap up 28 August in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. According to a press release, the show should feature «a set of Yes classics, deep cuts, mashups, and solo works, all with lush arrangements featuring choral singing, horns, and all the other benefits of having a backing band of 25 young musicians.»[10]

DateVenue CountryCity
July 30, 2021 Bearsville Theater Woodstock, NY[11]
Aug 1, 2021 Blue Ocean Music Hall Salisbury, MA
Aug 3, 2021 Rams Head on Stage Annapolis, MD
Aug 5, 2021 Ridgefield Playhouse Ridgefield, CT
Aug 7, 2021 Colonial Theatre Phoenixville, PA
Aug 9, 2021 Ocean City Music Pier Ocean City, NJ
Aug 19, 2021 Des Plaines Theatre Des Plaines, IL
Aug 21, 2021 Arcada Theatre St. Charles, IL
Aug 24, 2021 Palace Theatre Canton, OH
Aug 27, 2021 Paramount Theatre Huntington, NY
Aug 28, 2021 Stadium Theater Woonsocket, RI

On 10 February 2022, Anderson announced a spring 2022 5-city tour of US theaters with the Paul Green Rock Academy due to kick off April 6, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, and to wrap up April 16, 2022, in Sarasota, Florida.[12]

DateVenue CountryCity
April 6, 2022 Variety Playhouse Atlanta, GA
April 10, 2022 Capital Theatre Clearwater, FL
April 12, 2022 King Center for the Performing Arts Melbourne, FL
April 14, 2022 The Plaza Live
April 16, 2022 Rosfest at the Sarasota Opera House Sarasota, FL

Source[13]

DateVenue CountryCity
July 7, 2022 The Flying Monkey Performing Arts Center
July 8, 2022 The Cabot
July 13, 2022 The Paramount
July 14, 2022 Wellmont Theater
July 16, 2022 Ridgefield Playhouse
July 17, 2022 Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center
July 20, 2022 Keswick Theatre
July 22, 2022 The Kent Stage
July 23, 2022 Des Plaines Theatre
July 27, 2022 The Palace Theatre
July 30, 2022 Pabst Theater
July 31, 2022 The Arcada Theatre
August 3, 2022 The State Theatre
August 6, 2022 The Egg

2023: "Yes Epics and Classics" US tour with The Band Geeks

Source[14]

DateVenue CountryCity
Jon Anderson's Spring US tour "Yes Epics and Classics" with The Band Geeks
April 14, 2023 The Space Westbury, NY
April 16, 2023 NJPAC Newark, NJ
April 21, 2023 The Palladium New York, NY
April 23, 2023 Santander Arena Reading, PA
April 28, 2023 Scottish Rite Collingswood, NJ
April 29, 2023 Scottish Rite Collingswood, NJ
May 3, 2023 Capital One Hall Tysons Corner, VA
May 6, 2023 Lyric Performing Arts Center Baltimore, MD
May 9, 2023 Family Arena St. Charles, MO
May 12, 2023 Arcada Theatre St. Charles, IL
May 13, 2023 Des Plaines Theatre Des Plaines, IL
May 16, 2023 Riviera Theatre North Tonawanda, NY

2024: "Yes Epics, Classics and More feat. Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks"

Source[15]

DateVenue CountryCity
Yes Epics and Classics feat. Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks
May 30, 2024 State Theatre New Brunswick, NJ
June 1, 2024 Bergen Performing Arts Center Englewood, NJ
June 3, 2024 Kodak Center Theatre Rochester, NY
June 6, 2024 Hart Theatre Albany, NY
June 8, 2024 Point of The Bluff Concert Pavilion Hammondsport, NY
June 13, 2024 Copernicus Chicago, IL
June 15, 2024 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre St. Louis, MO
June 18, 2024 Palace Theater Greensburg, PA
June 20, 2024 Hershey Theatre Hershey, PA
June 22, 2024 Capitol Center of the Arts: Chubb Theatre Concord, NH[16]
June 25, 2024 Shubert Theatre Boston, MA
June 27, 2024 Ridgefield Playhouse Ridgefield, CT
July 21, 2024 Great South Bay Music Festival, Shorefront Park Patchogue, NY[17]
July 24, 2024 Ryman Auditorium Nashville, TN
July 27, 2024 Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater Peachtree City, GA[18]
July 30, 2024 Ozarks Amphitheater Camdenton, MO
Aug 2, 2024 Azura Amphitheater Bonner Springs, KS
Aug 4, 2024 The Astro Outdoors La Vista, NE
Aug 7, 2024 The Ledge Amphitheater Waite Park, MN
Aug 10, 2024 Paramount Denver, CO
Aug 14, 2024 Celebrity Theatre Phoenix, AZ
Aug 16, 2024 Performing Arts Center

(*) with special guests The Return of Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Additional September dates should be announced during Spring 2024.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.yesholland.com/jon_anderson.htm www.yesholland.com / Jon Anderson
  2. http://www.lafrontiere.ca/2013/05/26/un-jon-anderson-genereux www.lafrontiere.ca / Article "Soirée d'ouverture du FGMAT - Un Jon Anderson généreux"
  3. Web site: A love of the music of Yes – The Anderson Ponty Band Project (blogger: Michelle Johnston) . 25 September 2014 . loveofyesmusic.blogspot.fr . 24 October 2015.
  4. https://www.facebook.com/slosymphony/posts/10152596324333706 San Luis Obispo Symphony Facebook page / Post on Wednesday 25 June 2014, 7:29 pm
  5. Web site: Tour Dates . 2015 . jonanderson.com . 9 November 2015.
  6. Web site: Concert Dates 2015 . 2015 . ponty.com . 9 November 2015.
  7. Web site: Anderson Ponty Band: tour notes . 24 October 2015 . stevehoffman.tv . 25 October 2015.
  8. Web site: We would like to announce our first official date for the Anderson Ponty band Spring tour. We will be at the Canyon Club in Agoura, California on April 30th. . 25 February 2016 . . 17 March 2016.
  9. Web site: Here are ALL the dates for our AndersonPonty Band tour! . 11 March 2016 . . 17 March 2016.
  10. Yes Frontman Jon Anderson Announces Tour With Paul Green Rock Academy (Show will feature "a set of Yes classics, deep cuts, mashups, and solo works, all with lush arrangements featuring choral singing, and horns") by Andy Greene . 30 June 2021 . . 11 August 2021.
  11. Web site: A Bunch of Philly Teens Are Touring the Country With Jon Anderson, Founder of the Rock Band Yes (Here's how 25 young musicians connected with a 76-year-old singer whose biggest works date back to before some of their parents were born.) by Victor Fiorillo . 8 August 2021 . www.phillymag.com . 5 August 2021.
  12. Web site: YES Frontman JON ANDERSON Announces Spring 2022 Tour Dates With PAUL GREEN ROCK ACADEMY . 10 February 2022 . www.blabbermouth.net . 11 February 2022.
  13. Web site: Jon Anderson with The Paul Green Rock Academy Close to the Edge 50th Anniversary Tour . May 2023 . www.jonanderson.com . 4 May 2023.
  14. Web site: YES Legend Jon Anderson To Tour With The Band Geeks Spring 2023! . May 2023 . richiecastellano.com . 4 May 2023.
  15. Web site: Jon Anderson announces Yes: Epics, Classics and More tour: new music on the way (by Fraser Lewry) . 5 March 2024 . loudersound.com . 14 March 2024.
  16. Web site: Jon Anderson .
  17. Web site: Jon Anderson .
  18. Web site: The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater .
  19. https://www.loudersound.com/news/jon-anderson-announces-he-will-release-a-new-album-in-august?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1Wd9z8vVaPvODQLIDyU91Z2RrSVjPqtxnL2c23Diitcv67hGxx1gwmvTI_aem_AYYsCV7a2thkcJMogwZf5AsgrKg3JtWq7hp45tm4_7kusplkBAVCWPeVVH4Knjff8wNxp-qquTWkHmXUQSTIKA3B www.loudersound.com > article "Jon Anderson announces he will release a new album in August (Jon Anderson has recorded new album TRUE with touring band The Band Geeks)" by Jerry Ewing (Prog) - 8 May 2024