Jon Anderson of YES

Jon Anderson of YES
November 15th 8:00pm $35/$30 with dinner reservations all ages
The name Jon Anderson is inextricably linked to that of YES one of the most defining and influential bands in progressive rock history. Legend has it that English-born Anderson worked on a farm and drove a taxi before creating his first band The Warriors with his brother Tony in 1964. From then on the road ahead was paved for the next 30 years... and counting. Although YES occupied the major part of his time Anderson has contributed extensively to various artists' albums and projects over the years lending his vocal talents to the likes of Vangelis Kitaro Mike Oldfield John-Paul Jones Tangerine Dream Toto 4HIM Jonathan Elias and Bela Fleck & The Flecktones as well as to fellow YES member Steve Howe on one of his solo albums. Despite his numerous engagements with YES and other artists Anderson found the time to release 13 solo albums quite wide ranging in style - from the fantasy land of "Olias of Sunhillow" (1976) to the contemporary pop/worldbeat of "The More You Know" (1998). Of particular interest is his debut solo album and masterpiece "Olias of Sunhillow": an incredibly gorgeous work of epic adventures in mythical times and places. Laced with heavenly vocal harmonies and loaded with strings and keyboards (Vangelis style) it features Anderson playing all the instruments himself. During the 1970s YES pioneered the use of synthesizers and sound effects in modern music. Driven by Jon's artistic vision they produced such timeless symphonic-rock masterworks as "Roundabout " "Close To the Edge " and "Awaken". In the 1980s YES pushed new digital sampling technologies to their limits selling millions of records and influencing a generation of digital musicians with classics like "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" and "Rhythm Of Love".
Presale tickets available at sohosb.com or at SOhO Restaurant (cash only). Dinner reservations ensure priority seating. Call for reservations (805) 962-7776