By DJ Monk
Prog pioneers Yes have announced a run of eight dates next May and June.
The ‘Album Series 2020 tour will see the band – Steve Howe (guitars), Alan White (drums), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Billy Sherwood (bass guitar and backing vocals), Jon Davison (vocals) and Jay Schellen (additional drums and percussion) performing their 1974 album ‘Relayer’ in its entirety, as well as selection of other favourites from their 50+ year catalogue.
Dates are as follows:
- Tuesday 26 May – Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall
- Wednesday 27 May – Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall
- Friday 29 May – York, Barbican
- Saturday 30 May – Gateshead, The Sage
- Sunday 31 May – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall
- Tuesday 2 June – Birmingham, Symphony Hall
- Wednesday 3 June – Manchester, Bridgewater Hall
- Friday 5 June – London, Royal Albert Hall
Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday (11 October).
“We are really looking forward to playing all of the ‘Relayer’ album,” says Steve Howe.
“Having premiered ‘The Gates Of Delirium’ this year, we continue by expanding our ‘Album Series’ with all the tracks: ‘The Gates Of Delirium’, ‘Sound Chaser’ and ‘To Be Over’.
“During the first half of the evening we’ll be performing a refined selection from Yes’ enormous 50 year + repertoire. See you there!”
Alan White added:
“I always enjoy coming home to England so I’m especially looking forward to Yes’ upcoming ‘Album Series 2020’ tour. ‘Relayer’, I believe, is one of the most creative and interesting musical compilations in the band’s repertoire. Challenging and extremely enjoyable to play, I’m happy to be bringing this music back to live stages throughout Europe. I hope all who attend our shows will enjoy these cuts as much as we like performing them for our audiences.”
Roger Dean, who was responsible for painting most of Yes’ album covers, will attend every show with an exhibition of his iconic art.
