Alan White on the radio 10/3
From: Roy DeRousse [roylayer@yahoo.com] - Oct 3On Wednesday October 3, Alan appeared on Bob Rivers' Twisted Tunes on KZOK in Seattle: http://www.twistedradio.com/
Click on "Alan White of Yes" and "Alan White pt 2." Supposedly, he played "Don't Go." I'm still listening to it but haven't heard it yet. Pretty cool interview though.
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From: Roy DeRousse [roylayer@yahoo.com] - Oct 4
It appears that they change the front page daily. Click on "Archive" and then go page by page until you find the listings for September 3. (Their "Search" feature doesn't seem to work for me.) That's where you'll find both parts to Alan's interview.
Alan White Drum Clinic This Saturday
From: ALewis525@aol.com - Oct 4Hi everyone. I heard an advertisement for a drum show on KLOS (Los Angeles) last night... The Hollywood Custom and Vintage Drum Show is this weekend...and according to their website (www.vintagedrumshow.com/), Alan White is scheduled to perform a clinic at 1:00 PM this Saturday. Tickets are 10. I just wanted to let everyone know. Austin
Wakeman/Howe/Symphonic Yes DVD's Coming
From: John Rose [rose60612@yahoo.com] - Oct 9Someone told me about this site,offering some interesting DVD's. You can check it out at http://www.classic-rocklegends.com/.
New Jon interview
From: Roy DeRousse [roylayer@yahoo.com] - Oct 9Here is a really nice interview with Jon: http://www.musicstreetjournal.com/jonandersoninterview.htm
Review Of "Magnification" Online
From: John Rose [rose60612@yahoo.com] - Oct 11There is a favorable review of "Magnification" online at http://rockahead.com/. Also, some other interesting things.
NYFD & Close to the Edge - "We Agree" Tribute Download
From: Coltrain210@aol.com - Oct 11NY's Ladder Company #84 and its rig "Close to the Edge" assisted in the Sept. 11 rescue operation at ground zero following the tragedy in NYC. As a special tribute to all of the heroes in the aftermath of Sept. 11 and the members of Ladder Company #84 who were lost that day, Yes is making a download of "We Agree", a new track from their forthcoming Magnification album, available to those who make a donation to the American Red Cross. [Go to www.yesworld.com and click on 'News Archive.'] This is being done on the 'honor' system--please help yourself to the download, but please make a donation if you're doing so. If you can't afford to make a donation, please give blood. Yes honors the bravery of those who assisted in the recovery and shares with its fans and the world in mourning those who were lost. For these heroes "these are the days that we will talk about."
Latest News at the Roger Dean Website
From: webmaster@rogerdean.com - Oct. 11EXHIBITION NEWS
A Roger Dean Solo Exhibition of Original Works of Art and Fine Art Prints, is to take place at;
The Gallery in Cork Street.
28 Cork Street
London
12-24th. November (Mon-Fri, 10.00-6.00pm, Sat. 11-4.00pmThe exhibition will feature all the fine art prints plus a range of paintings from the last 30 years, including current works. Once the final list has been confirmed we will notify you of the items which will be displayed.
WEBSITE NEWS
The chosen "Up Close" image this month is Sea of Light.
We are pleased to announce that a new Tales from Topographic Oceans T-shirt is available to purchase from the website. This T-shirt is only available to buy at rogerdean.com. You can check it out at: http://www.rogerdean.com/forsale
Steve Howe Interview
From Rayzilla99 - Oct 12Click on the link below for a very recent interview with Steve...it makes a nice companion piece to the recent JA interview. http://www.classicrockrevisited.com/steve_howe_of_yes_interview.htm
Trevor Rabin
From: Eddie Lee [Eddie_K_Lee@hotmail.com] - Oct 15Folks,
Here's an interesting clip of Trevor:
BMI Film TV Awards 2001: Trevor Rabin
Abstract: Trevor Rabin discusses 'How to Succeed'.
http://www.bmi.com/listeningroom/200105/bmi_film_tv_awards_2001/media/trabin _how_to_succed.hi.mov
~800K and run for 27 second, requires QuickTime to view.See also: http://www.bmi.com/news/200105/20010517a.asp when Trevor recevies the award.
Jon's interview
From: B Jones [siz1@mac.com] - Oct 17I think someone here posted the link for Jon's 'Crud' interview -- thanks! http://www.2-4-7-music.com/newsitems/oct01/yes.asp. I was very surprised to see that we finally have a candid answer to the Igor question.
Another Symphonic Yes Album on it's way?
From: Eddie Lee [Eddie_K_Lee@hotmail.com] - Oct 17This one features the Moscow Symphony Orchestra:
http://www.classic-rocklegends.com/broch8.jpg
Apparently this Classic Rock Legends company is pumping out a lot of stuff:
http://www.classic-rocklegends.com/broch10.jpg
Original Jon Anderson (YES) Signed Watercolor at eBay
From: Eddie Lee [Eddie_K_Lee@hotmail.com] - Oct. 18http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1476300922
Jon Anderson, the talented lead singer of the rock group Yes, has generously donated this painting to benefit the American Red Cross. Now is your chance to obtain an original, signed Jon Anderson watercolor!!! The painting is titled "Deva & Flowers 3" and measures approximately 28" x 22". It was signed and dated in 1995. It was previously available through Jon's Opio Foundation for Unicef for $1,000. The painting is being offered with NO RESERVE PRICE. This is an Auction for America and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the American Red Cross. There will be no charge to the winning bidder for shipping. The unframed painting will be shipped in a strong protective box, registered and insured at our expense. Please bid generously.
YES! Perpetual Change
From: Harry Garland [harry.garland@virgin.net] - Oct 19Hi folks, I have just received from Amazon.co.uk.... 'YES! Perpetual Change - Thirty Years of Yes' by David Watkinson. (ordered a year ago)............. At first glance it looks excellent (well worth waiting for), tons of information about the group, their concerts, set lists, bootlegs etc........... Everything seems to be there, I would probably say it's the best YES book by far. It even brings back memories of the old (and best) 'SOUNDS' music paper due to cuttings from it and other music papers. Also brings back memories of concerts at 'Greens Playhouse' then became the 'Apollo' and the 'Kelvin Hall' all Glasgow venues......... Look forward to really getting into this book. Cheers, Harry G
Groupe clip
From: Phil Bradley [bradleyp@n-sure.net] - Oct 25Don't remember seeing this mentioned on the list, but I stumbled upon a video clip of Larry Groupe commenting on his working with YES. The URL is http://www.bmi.com/listeningroom/200105/bmi_film_tv_awards_2001/#
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From: Coltrain210@aol.com - Oct 26
Trevor Rabin has some clips on that site as well.
Jon Anderson Online
From Rayzilla99 - Oct 26In honor of Jon's birthday...his official web site was unvieled yesterday. http://jonanderson.com/ There's a great message from Jon about his bandmates, his spirituality and the recent world events...it looks like a great site. "The contact forgotten...to switch off the light...who's lost in the dark...no crash in the night..." Rayzilla
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From: Rhea Frankel [rheayes@yahoo.com] - Oct. 26
The new Jon website is up at http://www.jonanderson.com. He has a section where he answers questions from fans. Here's one that I wrote and Jon responded to: http://www.jonanderson.com/ask.html
Q: What goes through your mind when fans tell you that they go to multiple shows during a tour, or when you see familiar faces (or banners) at several concerts in a row? Why do you think some fans see the need to do this for your concerts? - Rhea Frankel, St. Louis, MO, USA
A: It's a very good feeling, it's a very gratifying feeling that people will travel to come and see the show and put up banners. And you feel that you're part of their life, and they're part of my life when I'm on stage. There are certain people I've known, I wave to them, and I've seen them for up to twenty-five years. And there are few people that you get used to seeing - and it's always great to see. Not that we know each other that well, but it's just a fun thing. An extended Yes family.
House of Blues DVD
From: yescelt@aol.com - Oct 26…..will be released on Monday 29th October in UK. Distributor is Direct Video Distribution Ltd. They are emailing me the press release. When I get more details I will forward to Southside.
Regards, Brian
Sypporting SYN - Scottish YES Network
Faulty HOB DVD's
From: Mike Bentley [ccfa@brisbane.qld.gov.au] - Oct 26Hi everone Just a quick note to let you all know that I have been able to get my faulty HOB DVD's replaced by Beyond Music. I sent them off about 5 weeks ago to the Production Manager at Beyond and 2 new shiny DVD's arrived in the mail earlier this week. Both play very well which is fantastic. Very special thanks to Dave Westbay who was able to identify the person at Beyond who could do something about this problem. Brickbats to CD Now who refused to accept any responsibility for selling faulty DVD's or even suggesting how to go about getting replacements. For those still wondering who to send problem discs to this is the guy.......
Dean Buckley
Production Manager
Beyond Music
9255 Sunset Bl. 2nd Fl.
West Hollywood, CA 90069Once Again thanks very much Dave !!! Mike Bentley from Sunny Brisbane (Although its raining today and we need it)
Change We Must
From: YES1221@aol.com - Oct 27For those folks who inquired about "Change We Must" by Nana Veary when I had a few copies available through the local off center book shop ... I just located a few copies at half.com at the following URL.
http://www.half.com/cat/buy/prod.cgi?cpid=1213497&domain_id=1856&meta
YesServices at YesWorld!!
From: believer@telepath.com - Oct. 28Dear YES fans:
It's OFFICIAL!! YesServices is now online and operational at YesWorld, providing information services to YESfans worldwide. The site is completely fan-driven. When you ask for information or service, we will do our best to provide it. Feel free to contact us at any time with your suggestions, ideas, or needs. We can usually provide an email response within 24 hours. Some of your ideas may become fully developed site areas, so talk to us! We're listening! [smiles]
We invite you to visit and explore YesServices. You are welcome to participate in all parts of the website:
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LIKE LEAVES WE TOUCH
-----------------------------------------------------Over 400 YESfans -- (as of today's date) -- have volunteered to provide personalized assistance to other YESfans anywhere in the world! If you are traveling, feel free to email anyone listed in "Like Leaves We Touch" for information about their geographic location. You also will find YES fansites arranged geographically. This area is growing dramatically daily! If you would like to become a "Like Leaves" volunteer, or if you have a YES-related website that you would like listed, please contact Michele at Michele@zenponies.com.
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VENUE & TICKET INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------------YesSymphonic concert venue addresses, contact information, telephone numbers, box office and ticket info, seating capacity, seating charts, URLs and email addresses provided when available. These pages are updated regularly to reflect added (or altered) tour dates and venues as they are announced by YesWorld.
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------------Air and ground transport information is provided for YESfans around the world! Includes airline and airfare links, searchable maps, links for bus, coach, limousine, train, taxi, subway, tramway, and rental cars wherever YES is performing.
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AND YOU AND I
-----------------------------------------------------YES is a focus of approximately 70 public email lists, online chat groups, and user groups. These conversational clubs are currently available in 15 languages. Here is the contact information for joining these groups. If you are the owner or moderator of a YES chat group and would like to be listed here, please email Michele at Michele@zenponies.com
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YES IN THE PRESS
-----------------------------------------------------Complete text of YesSymphonic concert reviews and other YES news that has appeared in the media. Fans are encouraged to send press articles that they find to YesServices for public posting.
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YesServices is accessible in two ways. You can reach YesServices at its own URL: http://www.zenponies.com/yes Or you can reach it through YesWorld: http://yesworld.com.
Click on YesNet, and go to either "Notes from the Edge," or "Sites" and you will find our banner and links in both places.
We hope you will visit YesServices and find it useful. Other areas are in development and will be online soon.
If you have ideas for YESfan services that will encourage fellowship and friendship among fans, will help build support and public exposure for the band, and increase concert attendance, ticket and CD sales, please share those ideas with us! We're always open to suggestions! And if you have questions about, or corrections to, any information posted at YesServices, do not hesitate to tell us! This site exists for YESfans, and because of YESfans! Share the joy! "Our heaven will be now!"
Have a wonderful day!
Michele Marie Moore in Oklahoma
YesServices Research & Development
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Tim Starr Ellsworth in Michigan
YesServices Webmaster & DesignerYesServices
http://www.zenponies.com/yes
Also Accessible at:
YesWorld, through YesNet, at NFTE & Sites
http://yesworld.com
"Don't Go" Live Video
From: Rayzilla99 - Oct. 29Head on over to Yesworld to download a performance video for "Don't Go." It's a 16mb file so it may take a while to load...
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Direct Link for "Don't Go" Video
From: Paul Ramos [Smithurz1@aol.com] - Oct. 31For those that have had trouble viewing the "Don't Go" video, you can use GetRight or any other download program and just enter this direct link.
http://www.beyondmusic.com/MediaPlayer/Yes/DontGo.mov I find that it's better to download Quicktime Movies (even on DSL) and just play them off your hard drive, especially videos with clickable links.
Forgotten Yesterdays reborn, URL change
From: petermwhipple - Oct. 29First the new URL is http://forgottenyesterdays.com
Second, the new Forgotten Yesterdays is now a true database website meaning it's completely searchable and interactive!! You also have the ability to directly post reviews to the site instead of emailing them to me. Lot's of bells and whistles added. This is a very different site now.
Of course since it was August since the last update it has a pretty sizable addition as well.
Pete Whipple
Forgotten Yesterdays - A Comprehensive Guide To Yes Shows
http://forgottenyesterdays.com
Yes: Perpetual Change
From: Jeff Manning [tallowcross@hotmail.com] Oct. 31OK - I got my copy of the new Yes book: Yes, Perpetual Change today from Amazon UK. It's not released in the USofA yet, so you have to order it from across the pond. I've been looking at it for about two hours now and all I can say is - WOW.
Wow and wow.
This is definately the best book on Yes to date. It's about 196 pages, large-size paperback, all glossy pages, lots of photos, some color photos inthe middle.... The first 88 pages is a rather interesting band history. Interetsingly, Wakeman writes the forward, and he doesn't like the Dan Hedges book (considered by many to be the best Yes book). He likes this one better.
I must say there are LOTS of great anecdotes, and tons of info you probably didn't know. Like, when Bruford quit the band in 1968 he was replaced by no less than THREE drummers before rejoining. I thought if was only one guy.
Some of the photos you've seen before, but many are new. I'm up to the YES ALBUM part, and it's been a great read, especially Chris' story about Jimi Hendrix!
The second half of the book is appendices, starting with a single page about future plans. Jon has *three* pending albums: the Khoroshev project, something called MILLENIUM CHILD and another project in the works.
This is followed by an extensive listing of tour dates (interestingly, the concert in Montreal in 1998 is missing :-) ), discography, set lists, and an extensive collectors section which contains lots of boots, for all you boot fans out there.
A great book. Really great. Put this one in the bathroom - you'll be spending lots of quality time between the covers.
Yescapade in Nottingham Canceled
From: Bob [relayerbob@progedge.com] - Oct. 29Unfortunately, due to events and circumstances not within our control, we are forced to abandon the Yescapade event scheduled for Nottingham. We will plan on future events during Yes' future touring, so stay tuned here for that information.
As Yescapade is a not for profit endeavor the organizers have been prepared for some level of loss. However, projections based on current ticket sales indicate that we won't even come close to breaking even. We strongly suspect that the events going on in the world have adjusted people's priorities and even according to PollStar, ticket sales for all entertainment events are off significantly.
Therefore, we regretfully announce the cancellation of Yescapade GB.
Ticket purchase refunds will be arranged as quickly as possible. Anyone having ordered tickets should have already received information on your refunds.
On behalf of the entire Yescapade team, We would like to sincerely thank all of the folks who have supported this effort and hope to be able to organize other Yescapades in the future. With that in mind we have will put up a brief poll to gather some information which will be helpful to us in planning future events. Please come back to visit the Yescapade site when it is available, and take a few moments to answer the questions. Your input will be most appreciated.
Please watch in the next few weeks for the grand opening of Progressive Edge, your progressive music gathering place.
Peace,
Bob
