What Do The Band Geeks Do Before A Show?

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Since it was our first time touring together, it was interesting to see what all the guys do before a show. Enjoy our VLOG from the Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks Yes Epics and Classics Tour!
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  • @FlyGuy457
    @FlyGuy457 Жыл бұрын

    I grew up on YES. Am a big critic as well. You guys should be very proud of you work. Fantastic

  • @johnjjenkins5069
    @johnjjenkins5069 Жыл бұрын

    Please Please Please put out a DVD of the show! It will sell for sure!

  • @sergiovalladaoferraz1087
    @sergiovalladaoferraz1087 Жыл бұрын

    We desperately need a blu-ray of the show, including all the songs you've played (Gates and Rhythm of Love weren't played every evening)! And please, pleeeease, book more dates! And if it isn't to much to dream, come play in Brazil!

  • @jeffschielka7845

    @jeffschielka7845

    Жыл бұрын

    Or dvd!!!😎

  • @nicholasmiglino7299

    @nicholasmiglino7299

    Жыл бұрын

    Definitely book more dates 👏👏

  • @glamill51

    @glamill51

    Жыл бұрын

    Blue Ray / DVD - has to be a MUST pretty please!

  • @gustavobertin5839

    @gustavobertin5839

    9 ай бұрын

    Sim venham para o Brasil!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @jeffschielka7845
    @jeffschielka7845 Жыл бұрын

    Jon Anderson THE VOICE. THE MASTER. FOREVER YES❗️❗️❗️🎤🎤🎤 LOVE and LIGHT❤🌅

  • @GonzoAmerican
    @GonzoAmerican Жыл бұрын

    Richie, I know you and the other band geeks put in a lot of hard work on this project. I also can see that you all are absolutely giddy with excitement both on and off the stage. You’ve just realized another musician’s dream! I know I’ve been living vicariously through you the past few weeks. Hoping that Jon and the geeks will reunite for more shows this fall!

  • @jonschwartz4621
    @jonschwartz4621 Жыл бұрын

    You guys are all such badssses. Love the five part harmonies on Suite Judy. Andy Graziano is just hitting it out of the park. Saw you guys at the Palladium. Best 2.5 hours of my life in a looong time. Thanks 👏

  • @markgumprecht2295
    @markgumprecht2295 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing group of musicians. You guys probably will never be household names, but you are filling some mighty big shoes! Thanks for keeping the Jon Anderson and Yes legacy alive!

  • @daveschlom4033
    @daveschlom4033 Жыл бұрын

    I am going to start doing some simple vocal warm ups before I record. Thanks for the tip Richie. Us Hecklers are 110% behind you guys.

  • @eddiecriglington400
    @eddiecriglington400 Жыл бұрын

    So interesting to see your warm ups and ‘rituals’. Thanks very much Richie, for showing us. I’ve been a massive Yes and Jon Anderson fan since 1971, aged 15. I fell in love with your ‘Band Geeks’ Yes covers quite a while ago. I couldn’t believe how good you all are. You’re all amazing musicians. It’s wonderful that you’ve teamed up with Jon to perform the great Yes Classics. I’ve been enjoying the videos from your US tour and it would be brilliant if you were able to come with Jon and tour over here for us, in the UK. Here’s hoping. Thanks again and all the very best to you all. 🎶❤️🎶

  • @nicholasmiglino7299

    @nicholasmiglino7299

    Жыл бұрын

    Nicely said

  • @afterimage289
    @afterimage289 Жыл бұрын

    The harmonizing on leave it is dead on! Excellent!

  • @drrobram
    @drrobram Жыл бұрын

    Please, please, do a proper Topographic Oceans Tour, it will be the Diamond of the crown

  • @AndyGrazianoNYC
    @AndyGrazianoNYC Жыл бұрын

    Damn Andy - couldn't tune up for the big video? friggin E strings! One point that was left on the cutting room floor is that I practice classical before the show because if I can muster the poise to play that music correctly, especially like a Bach piece or other concert piece from my repertoire, then I can have the poise to go out and play Yes music correctly :)

  • @daveschlom4033

    @daveschlom4033

    Жыл бұрын

    My friends who have attended the shows have all made a point to me that you are absolutely nailing it.

  • @shortchord

    @shortchord

    Жыл бұрын

    Any time I have a gig where I need to play bass with the pick, I warm up with (ironically enough) Heart of the Sunrise. Same philosophy, I think ... if I can play that opening riff correctly, I can usually play anything else the gig calls for. I saw the show in Collingswood, NJ, and you guys crushed it. I've seen various iterations of Yes shows over the years -- the 90125 tour in 1983, Big Generator, ABWH, Union, the classic Yes lineup in the early 2000s -- and your show may have been my favorite of all.

  • @RichieCastellano

    @RichieCastellano

    Жыл бұрын

    I left that out because you said "Poise."

  • @AndyGrazianoNYC

    @AndyGrazianoNYC

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RichieCastellano 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @TheDaezuel

    @TheDaezuel

    Жыл бұрын

    Andy you're the best! Great job on the tour!

  • @curly437
    @curly437 Жыл бұрын

    I know it'd be tough but if you can get Jon to participate in these...... Always nice to see him laugh or smiling

  • @reason2463
    @reason2463 Жыл бұрын

    Jon and the Geeks are a better Yes than Yes is now.

  • @Tarkus7
    @Tarkus7 Жыл бұрын

    I love how you make me feel like a friend welcomed to watch your rehearsals. I share in your excitement of being able to play Yes, and of course playing with Jon being the pinnacle of your hard work. Highlights for me have been learning how you get Mr Squire's sound, and when you first introduced Chris Clark, and said that he knows all the prog stuff. Then he noodled off everything you mentioned. So much talent all you guys have! Completely enjoy anything you post online. It's a real treat. See you in South Florida (previously from Long Island) when you get here.

  • @barrypatrick5512
    @barrypatrick5512 Жыл бұрын

    Best Yes/related show in terms of sound quality and band performance I have seen. The Yesheads sitting around me were blown away. Ritchie your concert production was outstanding and please do a video on what that entails.

  • @ricmatteson225
    @ricmatteson225 Жыл бұрын

    Bravo guys! Amazing job all of you, just love these songs all these years.Hope a tour comes down to Florida.

  • @mikeloomis5435
    @mikeloomis5435 Жыл бұрын

    Yes has been my favorite band since 1971. I've seen them 12 times, and had given up ever seeing Jon sing the epic songs again. That was until I saw him play w/ you guys in North Tonawanda, 9 days ago. You guys were incredible. I hope you go back out on tour again. Thanks for doing Gates that night!

  • @daveschlom4033
    @daveschlom4033 Жыл бұрын

    Steve Bean gave us his "book report" Sunday about the three shows he attended. He said something to Chris that echoed my thoughts. "Not only do you guys have the chops to play Yes music, you also have the respect and passion for it." He said Chris appreciated that complement. It's like playing Beethoven and doing it well. The inner flame has to be there to do it right!

  • @stevebean1543

    @stevebean1543

    Жыл бұрын

    Chris said to me, "When you play Beethoven, you have to play it a certain way. When you play Yes, you have to play that a certain way, too. But there's still room to improvise - and they tell you where you can do it in their live recordings."

  • @marksowers5041
    @marksowers5041 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You so much, Band Geeks and Jon Anderson for bringing this great show on the road! Much respect for your dedicated efforts and hard work to continue the Yes music canon for us!

  • @Wedontwantnowarnomore
    @Wedontwantnowarnomore Жыл бұрын

    I watch every clip or video since this tour began. Totally blown away by how good it sound despite there’s no sound to talk about when recorded on a smartphone. 1. Hope there’ll be shows in Europe. 2. At least a suit of well filmed & recorded shows that one can listen and watch in the sofa at home.

  • @beister21
    @beister21 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @viewoftheaskew
    @viewoftheaskew Жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a great show, vocals were tight!

  • @paul_domici
    @paul_domici Жыл бұрын

    Man you guys were so perfect with Jon!!! I really hope to see you all again soon!!!!

  • @johncase2408
    @johncase2408 Жыл бұрын

    Ah...that was great!

  • @Wideswing
    @Wideswing11 ай бұрын

    Saw you play this tour in Collingswood NJ, the show was spectacular. I was blown away.

  • @RockinSG
    @RockinSG Жыл бұрын

    What a group of talented guys!

  • @marshallross3373
    @marshallross3373 Жыл бұрын

    So, you guys absolutely nail the Yes catalog. Nice going. Has it come up, I wonder, whether Jon would cut an album with you guys of some new music? That would be something.

  • @nicholasmiglino7299
    @nicholasmiglino7299 Жыл бұрын

    Best Yes music I’ve heard in years hope you stay together & that was with Jon being a little under the weather !! Was hoping you would’ve swung through Philly

  • @tonyduran4293
    @tonyduran4293 Жыл бұрын

    Richie, I hope this tour is being considered for the west coast too. We want to see it here in New Mexico, or at least somewhere close to NM!!

  • @danburnes722
    @danburnes722 Жыл бұрын

    Love the Crosby, stills, Nash and Young… Suite: Judy Blue Eyes warmup. Throw that into a show the fans would flip.

  • @Dave_B33
    @Dave_B33Ай бұрын

    Saw Jon and The Band Geeks in Albany last week with a couple friends...I can't begin to describe how blown away we were with the show! Jon's voice is still strong, and the band was really into performing the music. They all absolutely nailed it! Honestly, it felt like it was a labor of love for them all to give a really authentic performance of all these classic pieces. It was just perfect. Well done!

  • @TonysMusic1974
    @TonysMusic1974 Жыл бұрын

    4:28 Shout out for Ed Brown!!!! What a great guy! Wagner Class of 1996 music major here :-)

  • @VirtualLiveShow
    @VirtualLiveShow Жыл бұрын

    So incredible to watch these every day. Keep posting!,❤

  • @haljalykakik2384
    @haljalykakik238410 ай бұрын

    Cool vid! As a musician it's great to see what goes on behind the scenes before you guys play. I've got one of those Godins that Andy has, love it! They're not just good for classical, but also for flamenco as well. Marcus Nand plays one on both his solo records and also with his neuvo flamenco group Ziroq.

  • @guitarstringman7403
    @guitarstringman7403 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, good work ALL!

  • @Latexhandske
    @Latexhandske Жыл бұрын

    Hell YES, you guys are amazing ❤

  • @JulesFox
    @JulesFox Жыл бұрын

    Those vocals at the end were fun - great video. Love your work

  • @RidgeDogRoxx
    @RidgeDogRoxx Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the "behind the scenes", Richie. You guys are amazing!

  • @polygraphovich
    @polygraphovich Жыл бұрын

    Cool!

  • @davestambaugh937
    @davestambaugh937 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Thanks. Saw the show in Reading!

  • @allonesame6467
    @allonesame6467 Жыл бұрын

    Fun, Informative and shows how dedicated you all are! Thank you for a wonderful shows! Awesome!

  • @RockCompany2
    @RockCompany2 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing!!!! Fantastic !!!!

  • @philiphall9609
    @philiphall9609 Жыл бұрын

    Havent listened to Yes in years. These videos got me back into them. Thanks for that.

  • @kennethfinnegan2978
    @kennethfinnegan2978 Жыл бұрын

    The band geeks are my favorite. Thank you for coming to Chicago

  • @jvi-5300
    @jvi-5300 Жыл бұрын

    Los vengo siguiendo hace varios años, agradeciendo la calidad de cada cover. Me sorprendió (gratamente) la colaboración con Jon Anderson, me imagino que es un honor tenerlo lado a lado en el escenario, felicitaciones por el logro

  • @jefflundgren762
    @jefflundgren762 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the DesPlaines show. Love all the BG videos. Best Yes out there by a light year 😊😊😊👍

  • @trilingual6725
    @trilingual6725 Жыл бұрын

    Canada awaits you gentlemen! Huge fan here . .

  • @user-cz4lf9gv8c
    @user-cz4lf9gv8c Жыл бұрын

    Reading PA loved you! We are culturally deprived! :) You were awesome! Come play here again….please!!!

  • @DonnyOsmosis
    @DonnyOsmosis Жыл бұрын

    Love the CSN Suite Judy Blue Eyes warm up! Richie - you are truly "living the dream."

  • @JOEB955
    @JOEB955 Жыл бұрын

    The only thing I can say is thank you so much from the bottom of my heart man! For me to hear gates of delirium, in the way, you guys played it was a lifelong dream of mine! Thank you, thank you thank you!

  • @TapeheadToo
    @TapeheadToo Жыл бұрын

    Loved hearing Leave It! Thanks for giving us a behind the scenes look!

  • @cyndhar4841
    @cyndhar4841 Жыл бұрын

    Please schedule a concert in or near South Mississippi such as IP Casino, Biloxi or Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. It is my dream to see/hear Jon Anderson in concert❤

  • @photographerw.j.smithphoto1214
    @photographerw.j.smithphoto1214 Жыл бұрын

    REAL!!!!!!

  • @paulllewellyn2836
    @paulllewellyn2836Ай бұрын

    I'd love to see you guys play with Jon up in the San Francisco Bay Area.

  • @samlynes7015
    @samlynes7015 Жыл бұрын

    that was just about the best warmup/backstage version of Suite Judy Blue Eyes I've ever heard. How I wish I could see this show. I'll have to suffice with the KZread clips for now. Hopefully someday you guys will play closer to me.

  • @2kaozz
    @2kaozz Жыл бұрын

    You are a genius, admiration and respect, may everything you undertake go great for you. Great admiration for what you do...!!

  • @aubagnais
    @aubagnais Жыл бұрын

    come play in south France too !! love you !

  • @c-LAW
    @c-LAW Жыл бұрын

    10:07 You guys are awesome. Glory be to God!

  • @nickmastro6870
    @nickmastro6870Ай бұрын

    Leave It was amazing! Hope you play that in the future

  • @dalelusk9540
    @dalelusk9540 Жыл бұрын

    Love you guys! Coming to San Diego?

  • @WizardOfArc
    @WizardOfArc Жыл бұрын

    Holy s***! Referencing Jeff Rolka! I was in a band with him (for a short time) in Oakland, CA back in the day!

  • @KurtRichterCISSP
    @KurtRichterCISSP Жыл бұрын

    🌴🌴🌴♥♥♥PLEASE COME TO FLORIDA!!! ♥♥♥🌴🌴🌴

  • @DanielBobke
    @DanielBobke Жыл бұрын

    OK - you need to add "Leave It" to the set. That sounded great!

  • @TonysMusic1974
    @TonysMusic1974 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Richie, I hope you guys got your tour shirts in time! I personally brought the order to the printer guys, seeing that it was a deadline order :-)

  • @therealjenso
    @therealjenso Жыл бұрын

    Great video. I really enjoy hearing how musicians warm up for a show. One unrelated question. Have you and the rest of the Geeks written original music? Thanks.

  • @tammysmith2553
    @tammysmith2553 Жыл бұрын

    "So this could be total bullsh*t!" "It could be!!!" Hilarious

  • @warrenmusselman9173
    @warrenmusselman9173 Жыл бұрын

    If you guys make it to Colorado, I'll be there.

  • @ifitfitz9425
    @ifitfitz9425 Жыл бұрын

    Hey guys! When are we going to hear about West Coast dates?!?

  • @fernandotor3266
    @fernandotor3266 Жыл бұрын

    Great performers

  • @fernandotor3266

    @fernandotor3266

    Жыл бұрын

    Congrats and thanks

  • @fernandotor3266

    @fernandotor3266

    Жыл бұрын

    Personally.. awaken should be improved. Organ

  • @ricky4001cs
    @ricky4001cs Жыл бұрын

    Start writing new material for you guys with Jon. We need MEANINGFUL new YES Music!

  • @SC-ye3kw
    @SC-ye3kw Жыл бұрын

    Come to Indiana!

  • @AntonioCavicchioni
    @AntonioCavicchioni Жыл бұрын

    Graziano played part of Antonio Lauro's Venezuelan Suite. Preludio. Nice.

  • @MrPedal88
    @MrPedal88 Жыл бұрын

    I practice the old knuckle song. It warms me up. Haha.

  • @yvesstancato919
    @yvesstancato919 Жыл бұрын

    Le rêve ultime serai que vous composiez des morceaux avec Jon et même un album. On peut rêver non ?

  • @scaryfriend1
    @scaryfriend1 Жыл бұрын

    Very sorry i missed out on the round of tour dates - any chance more are in the works ?

  • @modsl.i.l.e.2047
    @modsl.i.l.e.2047 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Richie-i know that Jon wiLL be off with the PauL Green Rock Academy this summer on his European tour. Now that you, aLong with your feLLow musicians/friends/mates (The Band Geeks) are compLeteLy tuned in & pLaying YES music 🎶 🎵 ever so beautifuLLy, wiLL you stay focused and are you going to bring Jon back home to CaLifornia maybe this FaLL/2023 or possibLy announce a Spring/2024 tour??? "Time" is everything 😊 and everyone 🙂 i wiLL patientLy be waiting, watching 👀 and Listening for any positive future pLans for you guys to bring it this way 😀 Many fans are just thirsting to fiLL their internaLs with music 🎶 🎵 of YES again --> with Jon Anderson that once was Lost, but now 😊 once again is Found ❤ Thank you Take care & God BLess 😇 aLL of you. cya...😎michaeL😎 1:30am(pst)---05/27/2023

  • @officialWWM
    @officialWWM Жыл бұрын

    How did you find so many great singers and musicians!?

  • @tommyd1871

    @tommyd1871

    Жыл бұрын

    Richie and both Andy's were childhood friends.

  • @mram6311
    @mram6311 Жыл бұрын

    Are you guys coming to San Jose?

  • @johnalbone3372
    @johnalbone3372 Жыл бұрын

    When are Band Geeks and John touring in England

  • @gustavobertin5839
    @gustavobertin58399 ай бұрын

    Please can go to Brasil. Psicodalia Festival 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @rockdrumr2772
    @rockdrumr2772 Жыл бұрын

    So, what does Jonny Anderson do to warm up?

  • @jeffschielka7845
    @jeffschielka7845 Жыл бұрын

    Meditation with Jon?🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇😎

  • @froter1
    @froter1 Жыл бұрын

    I suppose you've talked to Jon about potentially releasing the best of the live shows .. y'all really should .. for posterity.. it's history

  • @kingrobert1st
    @kingrobert1st Жыл бұрын

    Where was Jon?

  • @pimtelman
    @pimtelman Жыл бұрын

    Just watched some clips of Steve Howe's YES band, the band Geeks are so much better, that Steve's band is almost embarrassing. There is nothing wrong with Steve though, it is the people he picked out to accompany him on his tour.

  • @Frisbieinstein
    @FrisbieinsteinАй бұрын

    What they should be doing is choosing a better name. Like Soldiers of Fortune.

  • @RealBesty
    @RealBesty Жыл бұрын

    Be honest - who else sang “real”..? ;)

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