Yes 2022 Tour Announcement – Close to the Edge 50th Anniversary Tour Schedule
Yes has announced their “Close to the Edge 50th Anniversary tour” for fall 2022, taking the Rock and Roll Hall of fame inductees to 28 cities. They’ll kick off on October 7th in Glenside, PA, with stops in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Houston, TX, El Cajon, CA, and more before concluding on November 19th in Westbury, NY.
Can you believe that it’s been half a century since prog-rock pioneers Yes released one of their most influential albums? Close to the Edge was their fifth record and arguably the one that helped launch them into their current level of mainstream success. Songs like “And You and I,” “Siberian Khatru,” and the titular track became staples in their Yes concert setlist and a crucial part of their legacy. They’ve released over a dozen more albums over the past five decades, the latest being 2021’s The Quest, but will always have a place in their hearts for Close to the Edge. That’s why they’re giving it the attention it deserves on this 50th anniversary Yes tour.
Just how big of a deal is this Yes tour and album anniversary? It garnered a cover story in Guitar Player magazine, in which Steve Howe detailed the songwriting process and impact of Close to the Edge. “We were young, enthusiastic, and adventurous, and we had this incredible breakthrough success with ‘Fragile‘,” Howe told the publication. “We saw our next album as a real opportunity to prove our worth as a band. The door had been opened, and we weren’t going to go backward. We wanted to sharpen our skills as far as writing and arranging.”
It’s safe to say that Yes achieved all that and so much more, as they’ve come quite a long way In the last fifty years. They’ve earned a reputation as progressive rock pioneers that have inspired countless modern artists, including The Mars Volta and Tool, and sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. You can expect to hear all your favorite tracks off Close to the Edge on this Yes tour, and maybe even more modern songs like “Love Will Find a Way,” “Tempus Fugit,” “Leave It,” and “The Ice Bridge.” It’s going to be a spectacular night with the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, and you shouldn’t wait to get your tickets!
Yes 2022 Tour Dates
October 7 – 8, 2022 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
October 9, 2022 – New Brunswick, NJ – State Theatre New Brunswick
October 11, 2022 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
October 14, 2022 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker
October 17, 2022 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
October 19, 2022 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre-LA
October 20, 2022 – Houston, TX – Houston Arena Theatre
October 21, 2022 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
October 23, 2022 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre Tucson
October 24, 2022 – El Cajon, CA – The Magnolia
October 25, 2022 – Riverside, CA – Fox Performing Arts Center
October 27, 2022 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live Sacramento
October 29, 2022 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre Seattle
November 4, 2022 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory – Chesterfield
November 5, 2022 – Nashville, IN – Brown County Music Center
November 6, 2022 – Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre
November 9, 2022 – Sioux Falls, SD – Orpheum Theater – Sioux Falls
November 9, 2022 – Madison, WI – Orpheum Theatre – Madison
November 10, 2022 – Wabash, IN – Honeywell Center
November 11, 2022 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
November 13, 2022 – Washington DC, DC – Warner Theatre – Washington DC
November 14, 2022 – Stamford, CT – Palace Theatre at Stamford Center for the Arts
November 15, 2022 – Torrington, CT – Warner Theatre – CT
November 17, 2022 – Englewood, NJ – Bergen Performing Arts Center
November 18, 2022 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
November 19, 2022 – Westbury, NY – NYCB Theatre at Westbury
Yes tickets are available on the secondary marketplace, TicketSales.com. Stay tuned for more announcements!
