List of Jon Anderson concert tours


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

The 1980s

1980: Song of Seven Tour

Typical setlist:
  • "Olias of Sunhillow" excerpt
  • "For You for Me"
  • "Yes Medley Part 1", Instrumental#1, The Prophet, Long Distance Runaround, Instrumental#2, Wonderous Stories )
  • Rejoice
  • "Yes Medley Part 2", The Revealing Science Of God, I've Seen All Good People reprise, The Remembering, Nous Sommes Du Soleil )
  • "Some Are Born"
  • "Don't Forget "
  • "Petrushka"
  • "Short Stories Medley"
  • "Hear It"
  • "Take Your Time"
  • "Song of Seven"
  • "Heart of the Matter" or "Tour Song"
  • "Roundabout"
The New Life Band:

1982: Animation Tour

Typical setlist:
  • "Ocean Song"
  • "Sleight of Hand"
  • "State of Independence"
  • "Song of Seven" →
  • "The Friends of Mr Cairo"
  • "Instrumental#1"
  • "Yes medley #1", Heart of the Sunrise, Wonderous Stories, And You and I, Long Distance Runaround, Close to the Edge
  • "Band introduction"
  • "A Play and Display of the Heart"
  • "Animation"
  • "Surrender"
  • "All in a Matter of Time"
  • "Dave Sancious keyboards solo" →
  • "Soon"
  • "Yes medley #2", I've Seen All Good People, Yours Is No Disgrace, Starship Trooper, Awaken )
  • "Instrumental#2"
  • "Roundabout"
  • "Olympia"

The 2010s

2014

"Acoustic Evening 2014" Tour typical setlist :
  • "Open" excerpt →
  • "Yours Is No Disgrace"
  • "Sweet Dreams"
  • "America"
  • "Time and a Word" )
  • "One Love"
  • "Under Heaven's Door"
  • "To the Runner"
  • "Flight Of The Moorglade"
  • "I'll Find My Way Home"
  • "Open" excerpt →
  • "Starship Trooper"
  • "Long Distance Runaround"
  • "Give Love Each Day"
  • "Owner of a Lonely Heart"
  • "Solo / Yes Piano Medley", "Close To The Edge", "Heart Of The Sunrise", "Marry Me Again", "The Revealing Science of God " )
  • "You Got The Light"
  • "And You And I"
  • "The Ancient "
  • "Ritual "
  • "Tony and Me"
  • "A Day In The Life"
  • "Turn of the Century"
  • "I've Seen All Good People" )
  • "Roundabout"
  • "Open" excerpt →
  • "State Of Independence"
  • "Wonderous Stories"
  • "Soon"
Clearwater 2014 show setlist :
  • "State of Independence"
  • "Open" →
  • "Starship Trooper"
  • "Long Distance Runaround"
  • "Earth and Peace"
  • "Owner Of A Lonely Heart"
  • "And You And I"
  • "Change We Must"
  • "I've Seen All Good People" )
  • "Roundabout"
"Progressive Nation At Sea 2014" Cruise show setlist:
Backed by Transatlantic, Jon performed only a 4-track show :
  • "The Revealing Science of God"
  • "Long Distance Runaround"
  • "And You And I"
  • "Starship Trooper"
"Anderson Ponty Band's debut show" setlist:
Part 1:
  • "Intro" →
  • "One In The Rhythm of Hope"
  • "A for Aria"
  • "Yours Is No Disgrace"
  • "Listening With Me"
  • "Time and A Word"
  • "Jig"
  • "Infinite Mirage"
  • "Soul Eternal"
  • "I See You Messenger"
  • "Owner of a Lonely Heart"
Part 2:
  • "New Country"
  • "Wonderous Stories"
  • "Long Distance Runaround"
  • "Renaissance of the Sun"
  • "Enigmatic Ocean Parts 1 & 2"
  • "New New World"
  • "And You and I"
  • "Starship Trooper"
  • "Bass solo" →
  • "Roundabout"

2015: As APB (Better Late Than Never Tour)

In support of the Anderson Ponty Band's debut album, Better Late Than Never, 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 rehearsed for two weeks at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA in anticipation of the 27 October 2015 show in Glenside, PA. 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 →
  • "One In the Rhythm of Hope"
  • "A For Aria"
  • "Owner Of A Lonely Heart"
  • "Listening With Me"
  • "Time And A Word"
  • "Infinite Mirage"
  • "Soul Eternal"
  • "Jig" or "Enigmatic Oceans"
  • "I See You Messenger"
  • "New New World"
Set #2:
  • Intro →
  • "New Country"
  • "Under Heaven's Door"
  • "Wonderous Stories"
  • "Long Distance Runaround"
  • "Renaissance of the Sun"
  • "State of Independence"
  • "Enigmatic Oceans" or "Jig"
  • "And You And I"
  • Bass Solo →
  • "Roundabout"
Encore:
  • "Re-Remembering Molecules"
  • "Soon"

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 →
  • "One In the Rhythm of Hope"
  • "A For Aria"
  • "Owner Of A Lonely Heart"
  • "Listening With Me"
  • "Time And A Word"
  • "Infinite Mirage"
  • "Soul Eternal"
  • "Jig"
  • "New New World"
Set #2:
  • Intro: The Revealing Science of God ) →
  • "New Country"
  • "Under Heaven's Door"
  • "Wonderous Stories"
  • "Long Distance Runaround"
  • "Renaissance of the Sun"
  • "State of Independence"
  • "Enigmatic Oceans"
  • "And You And I"
  • Bass Solo →
  • "Roundabout"
Encore:
  • Close to the Edge ) →
  • "Re-Remembering Molecules"
  • "Soon"
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 warmup show on March 12, 2019:
Set #1:
  • "Owner of A Lonely Heart"
  • "America"
  • "Yours Is No Disgrace"
  • "Makes Me Happy"
  • "Roundabout"
Set #2:
  • "Owner of A Lonely Heart"
  • "I’ve Seen All Good People"
  • "Starship Trooper / Solid Space" /
  • "Ramalama"
  • "Roundabout"
Set #3:
  • "Owner of A Lonely Heart"
  • "Makes Me Happy"
  • "WDMCF"
  • "Yours Is No Disgrace"
  • "Roundabout"
Typical setlist :
Set #1:
  • "Ocean Song"
  • "Owner of a Lonely Heart"
  • "Yours is No Disgrace"
  • "Ramalama"
  • "State of Independence "
  • "Makes Me Happy"
  • "I've Seen All Good People"
  • "WDMCF"
Set #2:
  • "Flight of the Moorglade"
  • "Sweet Dreams"
  • "To the Runner"
  • "First Born Leaders"
  • "America"
  • "Come Up "
  • "Starship Trooper / Solid Space" /
Encore:
  • "Roundabout"

The 2020s

2021: US tour with the Paul Green Rock Academy">School of Rock (company)">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">School of Rock (company)">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">School of Rock (company)">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