Jon Anderson’s voice is one of the most recognizable instruments in progressive rock history. As the co-founder and longtime frontman of YES, he sang lead on albums that defined an entire genre — “Close to the Edge,” “Fragile,” “Tales from Topographic Oceans.” Now teamed with The Band Geeks, a group of younger musicians who treat the YES catalog with both reverence and fire, Anderson is bringing those classics to the Kodak Center stage on April 26.
The Band Geeks aren’t just a backing band — they’ve built a reputation in their own right as one of the tightest prog-rock ensembles working today. Their chemistry with Anderson has been electric on recent tours, breathing new life into compositions that demand precision, stamina, and genuine musicianship. Rochester prog fans who missed the golden era now have a front-row seat to hear these songs performed by the voice that defined them.
This is a bucket-list show for anyone who grew up on classic YES or discovered the band through their enduring influence. The Kodak Center’s acoustics are well suited to the dynamic range these songs demand — from whispered passages to full orchestral crescendos. Don’t sleep on this one.