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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" (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.

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

Set #1:

• Intro (2015; track #1 from the Better Late Than Never album) →
• "One In the Rhythm of Hope" (2015)
• "A For Aria" (2015)
• "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" (1983/2015)
• "Listening With Me" (2015)
• "Time And A Word" (1970/2015) (sometimes incl. "One Love" snippet (1977))
• "Infinite Mirage" (2015)
• "Soul Eternal" (2015)
• "Jig" (not yet published) or "Enigmatic Oceans" (incl. Drum Solo) (1977/not yet published)
• "I See You Messenger" (2015)
• "New New World" (2011/2015)

Set #2:

• Intro (sometimes incl. "Close To The Edge" snippet (1972)) →
• "New Country" (1976/not yet published)
• "Under Heaven's Door" (2010) (also known as "Never" or "Never Ever")
• "Wonderous Stories" (1977/2015)
• "Long Distance Runaround" (1971/not yet published)
• "Renaissance of the Sun" (1976/2015)
• "State of Independence" (1981/not yet published)
• "Enigmatic Oceans" (incl. Drum Solo) (1977/not yet published) or "Jig" (not yet published)
• "And You And I" (1972/2015)
• (Keith Jones) Bass Solo (not yet published) →
• "Roundabout" (1971/2015)

Encore:

• "Re-Remembering Molecules" (2015) (sometimes incl. "Yours Is No Disgrace" snippet (1971)) (not played at all the late shows of the tour)
• "Soon" (1974/not yet published) (not played at all the late shows of the tour)

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.

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.

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

Set #1:

• Intro (2015; track #1 from the Better Late Than Never album) →
• "One In the Rhythm of Hope" (2015)
• "A For Aria" (2015)
• "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" (1983/2015)
• "Listening With Me" (2015)
• "Time And A Word" (1970/2015) (sometimes incl. "One Love" snippet (1977))
• "Infinite Mirage" (2015)
• "Soul Eternal" (2015)
• "Jig" (not yet published) (or "Enigmatic Oceans" (incl. Drum Solo) (1977/not yet published) only on 28 April 2016)
• "New New World" (2011/2015)

Set #2:

• Intro: The Revealing Science of God (Jon's spoken lyrics) (1973)) →
• "New Country" (1976/not yet published)
• "Under Heaven's Door" (2010) (also known as "Never" or "Never Ever")
• "Wonderous Stories" (1977/2015)
• "Long Distance Runaround" (1971/not yet published)
• "Renaissance of the Sun" (1976/2015)
• "State of Independence" (1981/not yet published)
• "Enigmatic Oceans" (incl. Drum Solo) (1977/not yet published) (or "Jig" (not yet published) only on 28 April 2016)
• "And You And I" (1972/2015)
• (Keith Jones) Bass Solo (not yet published) →
• "Roundabout" (1971/2015)

Encore:

• Close to the Edge (Jon's spoken lyrics) (1972)) →
• "Re-Remembering Molecules" (2015) (sometimes incl. "Yours Is No Disgrace" snippet (1971))
• "Soon" (1974/not yet published)

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.

2019: 1000 Hands Tour

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

Set #1:

• "Owner of A Lonely Heart" (1983)
• "America" (1972/1975)
• "Yours Is No Disgrace" (1971)
• "Makes Me Happy" (2019) (1000 Hands: Chapter One excerpt)
• "Roundabout" (1971)

Set #2:

• "Owner of A Lonely Heart" (1983)
• "I’ve Seen All Good People" (1971)
• "Starship Trooper / Solid Space" (1971) / (1976) (Olias of Sunhillow excerpt)
• "Ramalama" (2019) (1000 Hands: Chapter One excerpt)
• "Roundabout" (1971)

Set #3:

• "Owner of A Lonely Heart" (1983)
• "Makes Me Happy" (2019) (1000 Hands: Chapter One excerpt)
• "WDMCF" ("Where Does Music Come From") (2019) (1000 Hands: Chapter One excerpt)
• "Yours Is No Disgrace" (1971)
• "Roundabout" (1971)

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

Set #1:

• "Ocean Song" (1976) (Olias of Sunhillow excerpt)
• "Owner of a Lonely Heart" (1983)
• "Yours is No Disgrace" (1971)
• "Ramalama" (2019) (1000 Hands: Chapter One excerpt)
• "State of Independence " (1981)
• "Makes Me Happy" (2019) (1000 Hands: Chapter One excerpt)
• "I've Seen All Good People" (1971)
• "WDMCF" ("Where Does Music Come From") (2019) (1000 Hands: Chapter One excerpt)

Set #2:

• "Flight of the Moorglade" (1976) (Olias of Sunhillow excerpt)
• "Sweet Dreams" (1970)
• "To the Runner" (1976) (Olias of Sunhillow excerpt)
• "First Born Leaders" (2019) (1000 Hands: Chapter One excerpt)
• "America" (1972/1975)
• "Come Up (1000 Hands)" (2019) (1000 Hands: Chapter One excerpt)
• "Starship Trooper / Solid Space" (1971) / (1976) (Olias of Sunhillow excerpt)

Encore:

• "Roundabout" (1971)

The 2020s

2021: US tour with the Paul Green Rock Academy

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.»

2022: US tour with the Paul Green Rock Academy

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.

2022: "Close to the Edge 50th Anniversary" US Tour with the Paul Green Rock Academy

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

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

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

Additional September dates should be announced during Spring 2024.

Notes

1. On 01 May 1979 in Glasgow, UK: Jon Anderson scheduled along with Ian Anderson, The Music of Duke Elington and Scottish Ballet.
2. On 19 July 1979 in Montreux, Switzerland: Yes members Jon Anderson / Steve Howe / Rick Wakeman special joint concert.
3. Mickey Hart was Special Guest at the Jon Anderson / Kitarō show on 17 October 1992 in Berkeley.
4. On 29 August 1999 in Clearwater, Jon Anderson & Alan White played the first time ever live performance of Yes' "Lightning Strikes" (1999).
5. The recording of the 2004 XM Radio Studios show is available as the live DVD Tour of the Universe (2005).
6. On May 25, 2004 in Cleveland, Ohio, Jon Anderson performed with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra.
7. With the Paul Green School of Rock Allstars
8. With the Paul Green School of Rock Allstars
9. With the Paul Green School of Rock Allstars
10. With the Paul Green School of Rock Allstars
11. With the Paul Green School of Rock Allstars
12. With the Paul Green School of Rock Allstars
13. With the Paul Green School of Rock Allstars
14. With the Paul Green School of Rock Allstars
15. With the School of Rock Allstars
16. With the Paul Green School of Rock Allstars
17. The Jon Anderson show on 15 August 2009 in Bratislava, Slovak Republic was entitled "Tribute To Freedom" concert and was free admission.
18. Part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame "Legends Series". Also included an interview and Q&A.
19. On May 24, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio, Jon Anderson performed again with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra. This performance was filmed by AXSTV.
20. Special preview show.
21. With the YOSA (Youth Orchestras of San Antonio).
22. On 7 May 2011 in Newark, Julia Barry is opening for Jon Anderson.
23. The show on 7 August 2011 in Ancaster, Ontario was sometimes announced in Jerseyville.
24. On 28 February 2012 in Dallas, Tim DeLaughter is opening for Jon Anderson.
25. Jon was backed with Icelandic pop/rock band Todmobile.
26. On 15 February 2014 in Clearwater, Jon Anderson is opening for Alan Parsons Project with a Symphony orchestra.
27. Radio Woodstock Presents: The Paul Green Rock Academy with special guest Jon Anderson playing the music of Yes - Two Performances : April 8 & 9, 2014. On the 2nd night, Jon Anderson covered The Beatles' Every Little Thing (Lennon/McCartney) from Yes' 1969 Yes album.
28. Special appearance at "Pops By the Sea" with The San Luis Obispo Symphony. Also with Inga Swearingen.
29. Anderson Ponty Band is Jon Anderson's new band formed with French violinist Jean-Luc Ponty.
30. After a three-week residency in Aspen, Colorado, rehearsing and recording for the new album, the Anderson Ponty Band publicly performed a warm-up show on 20 September 2014, before their planned world tour initially scheduled for spring/summer 2015 then postponed and finally rescheduled for October–November 2015. This was the band's debut live performance before an audience. A CD/DVD release and a Digital Download of the show were scheduled for release on 25 September 2015.
31. This was a benefit concert for the Kids Beating Cancer charity.
32. Part of the Kaaboo Texas festival.
33. Part of the Rockin' on the Riverfront festival.

References

1. ^ www.yesholland.com / Jon Anderson
2. www.lafrontiere.ca / Article "Soirée d'ouverture du FGMAT - Un Jon Anderson généreux"
3. "A love of the music of Yes – The Anderson Ponty Band Project (blogger: Michelle Johnston)". loveofyesmusic.blogspot.fr. 25 September 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
4. San Luis Obispo Symphony Facebook page / Post on Wednesday 25 June 2014, 7:29 pm
5. "Tour Dates". jonanderson.com. 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
6. "Concert Dates 2015". ponty.com. 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
7. ^ "Anderson Ponty Band: tour notes". stevehoffman.tv. 24 October 2015. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
8. "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". Facebook. 25 February 2016. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
9. ^ "Here are ALL the dates for our AndersonPonty Band tour!". Facebook. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 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". Rolling Stone. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
11. ^ "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". www.phillymag.com. 8 August 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
12. "YES Frontman JON ANDERSON Announces Spring 2022 Tour Dates With PAUL GREEN ROCK ACADEMY". www.blabbermouth.net. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
13. "Jon Anderson with The Paul Green Rock Academy Close to the Edge 50th Anniversary Tour". www.jonanderson.com. May 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
14. "YES Legend Jon Anderson To Tour With The Band Geeks Spring 2023!". richiecastellano.com. May 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
15. "Jon Anderson announces Yes: Epics, Classics and More tour: new music on the way (by Fraser Lewry)". loudersound.com. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
16. "Jon Anderson".
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18. "The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater".
19. 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

External links

• Jon Anderson Online Past & present versions
• Jean-Luc Ponty Official website / Dates de concert

• Lists of concerts and performances