What Do The Band Geeks Do Before A Show?

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  • Since it was our first time touring together, it was interesting to see what all the guys do before a show. Enjoy our VLOG from the Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks Yes Epics and Classics Tour!
    Thanks to @JeffRolka for the vocal warmup! - • Singing Warm Up - Teno...
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  • @sergiovalladaoferraz1087
    @sergiovalladaoferraz1087 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    We desperately need a blu-ray of the show, including all the songs you've played (Gates and Rhythm of Love weren't played every evening)! And please, pleeeease, book more dates! And if it isn't to much to dream, come play in Brazil!

    • @jeffschielka7845
      @jeffschielka7845 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Or dvd!!!😎

    • @nicholasmiglino7299
      @nicholasmiglino7299 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely book more dates 👏👏

    • @glamill51
      @glamill51 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Blue Ray / DVD - has to be a MUST pretty please!

    • @gustavobertin5839
      @gustavobertin5839 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sim venham para o Brasil!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @FlyGuy457
    @FlyGuy457 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I grew up on YES. Am a big critic as well. You guys should be very proud of you work. Fantastic

  • @johnjjenkins5069
    @johnjjenkins5069 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Please Please Please put out a DVD of the show! It will sell for sure!

  • @jeffschielka7845
    @jeffschielka7845 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jon Anderson THE VOICE. THE MASTER. FOREVER YES❗️❗️❗️🎤🎤🎤
    LOVE and LIGHT❤🌅

  • @edwardmeradith2419
    @edwardmeradith2419 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for the Jeff Rolka shout out 💙

  • @AndyGrazianoNYC
    @AndyGrazianoNYC ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Damn Andy - couldn't tune up for the big video? friggin E strings! One point that was left on the cutting room floor is that I practice classical before the show because if I can muster the poise to play that music correctly, especially like a Bach piece or other concert piece from my repertoire, then I can have the poise to go out and play Yes music correctly :)

    • @daveschlom4033
      @daveschlom4033 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My friends who have attended the shows have all made a point to me that you are absolutely nailing it.

    • @shortchord
      @shortchord ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Any time I have a gig where I need to play bass with the pick, I warm up with (ironically enough) Heart of the Sunrise. Same philosophy, I think ... if I can play that opening riff correctly, I can usually play anything else the gig calls for.
      I saw the show in Collingswood, NJ, and you guys crushed it. I've seen various iterations of Yes shows over the years -- the 90125 tour in 1983, Big Generator, ABWH, Union, the classic Yes lineup in the early 2000s -- and your show may have been my favorite of all.

    • @RichieCastellano
      @RichieCastellano  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I left that out because you said "Poise."

    • @AndyGrazianoNYC
      @AndyGrazianoNYC ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@RichieCastellano 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @TheDaezuel
      @TheDaezuel ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Andy you're the best! Great job on the tour!

  • @GonzoAmerican
    @GonzoAmerican ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Richie, I know you and the other band geeks put in a lot of hard work on this project. I also can see that you all are absolutely giddy with excitement both on and off the stage. You’ve just realized another musician’s dream! I know I’ve been living vicariously through you the past few weeks. Hoping that Jon and the geeks will reunite for more shows this fall!

  • @eddiecriglington400
    @eddiecriglington400 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So interesting to see your warm ups and ‘rituals’. Thanks very much Richie, for showing us. I’ve been a massive Yes and Jon Anderson fan since 1971, aged 15. I fell in love with your ‘Band Geeks’ Yes covers quite a while ago. I couldn’t believe how good you all are. You’re all amazing musicians. It’s wonderful that you’ve teamed up with Jon to perform the great Yes Classics.
    I’ve been enjoying the videos from your US tour and it would be brilliant if you were able to come with Jon and tour over here for us, in the UK. Here’s hoping. Thanks again and all the very best to you all. 🎶❤️🎶

  • @jonschwartz4621
    @jonschwartz4621 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You guys are all such badssses. Love the five part harmonies on Suite Judy. Andy Graziano is just hitting it out of the park. Saw you guys at the Palladium. Best 2.5 hours of my life in a looong time. Thanks 👏

  • @daveschlom4033
    @daveschlom4033 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am going to start doing some simple vocal warm ups before I record. Thanks for the tip Richie. Us Hecklers are 110% behind you guys.

  • @donutcookiepie
    @donutcookiepie 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Getting your former singer back would be a great thing to do pre show.

    • @Pedroisanickname
      @Pedroisanickname 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I was wondering what might have become of her with Jon joining in for the tour. She truly is a phenomenal talent, and I hope she's not sitting at home brooding. Background?

  • @markgumprecht2295
    @markgumprecht2295 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What an amazing group of musicians. You guys probably will never be household names, but you are filling some mighty big shoes! Thanks for keeping the Jon Anderson and Yes legacy alive!

  • @afterimage289
    @afterimage289 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The harmonizing on leave it is dead on! Excellent!

  • @barrypatrick5512
    @barrypatrick5512 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best Yes/related show in terms of sound quality and band performance I have seen. The Yesheads sitting around me were blown away. Ritchie your concert production was outstanding and please do a video on what that entails.

  • @Tarkus7
    @Tarkus7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how you make me feel like a friend welcomed to watch your rehearsals. I share in your excitement of being able to play Yes, and of course playing with Jon being the pinnacle of your hard work. Highlights for me have been learning how you get Mr Squire's sound, and when you first introduced Chris Clark, and said that he knows all the prog stuff. Then he noodled off everything you mentioned. So much talent all you guys have! Completely enjoy anything you post online. It's a real treat. See you in South Florida (previously from Long Island) when you get here.

  • @ricmatteson225
    @ricmatteson225 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bravo guys! Amazing job all of you, just love these songs all these years.Hope a tour comes down to Florida.

  • @mikeloomis5435
    @mikeloomis5435 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes has been my favorite band since 1971. I've seen them 12 times, and had given up ever seeing Jon sing the epic songs again. That was until I saw him play w/ you guys in North Tonawanda, 9 days ago. You guys were incredible. I hope you go back out on tour again. Thanks for doing Gates that night!

  • @marksowers5041
    @marksowers5041 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank You so much, Band Geeks and Jon Anderson for bringing this great show on the road! Much respect for your dedicated efforts and hard work to continue the Yes music canon for us!

  • @curly437
    @curly437 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I know it'd be tough but if you can get Jon to participate in these...... Always nice to see him laugh or smiling

  • @drrobram
    @drrobram ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Please, please, do a proper Topographic Oceans Tour, it will be the Diamond of the crown

  • @lesimprosdulezardvert1342
    @lesimprosdulezardvert1342 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    THis band is amazing. And the album is really, really good. I hope I will buy it soon !

  • @paul_domici
    @paul_domici ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man you guys were so perfect with Jon!!! I really hope to see you all again soon!!!!

  • @Wedontwantnowarnomore
    @Wedontwantnowarnomore ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I watch every clip or video since this tour began. Totally blown away by how good it sound despite there’s no sound to talk about when recorded on a smartphone.
    1. Hope there’ll be shows in Europe.
    2. At least a suit of well filmed & recorded shows that one can listen and watch in the sofa at home.

  • @RockinSG
    @RockinSG ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a group of talented guys!

  • @beister21
    @beister21 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome

  • @robslevin7555
    @robslevin7555 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please please come back to Ireland. I was ill and had to miss the show 😢 please cone back ❤

  • @VirtualLiveShow
    @VirtualLiveShow ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So incredible to watch these every day. Keep posting!,❤

  • @daveschlom4033
    @daveschlom4033 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Steve Bean gave us his "book report" Sunday about the three shows he attended. He said something to Chris that echoed my thoughts. "Not only do you guys have the chops to play Yes music, you also have the respect and passion for it." He said Chris appreciated that complement. It's like playing Beethoven and doing it well. The inner flame has to be there to do it right!

    • @stevebean1543
      @stevebean1543 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chris said to me, "When you play Beethoven, you have to play it a certain way. When you play Yes, you have to play that a certain way, too. But there's still room to improvise - and they tell you where you can do it in their live recordings."

  • @marshallross3373
    @marshallross3373 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So, you guys absolutely nail the Yes catalog. Nice going. Has it come up, I wonder, whether Jon would cut an album with you guys of some new music? That would be something.

  • @tonyduran4293
    @tonyduran4293 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Richie, I hope this tour is being considered for the west coast too. We want to see it here in New Mexico, or at least somewhere close to NM!!

  • @Dave_B33
    @Dave_B33 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Saw Jon and The Band Geeks in Albany last week with a couple friends...I can't begin to describe how blown away we were with the show! Jon's voice is still strong, and the band was really into performing the music. They all absolutely nailed it! Honestly, it felt like it was a labor of love for them all to give a really authentic performance of all these classic pieces. It was just perfect. Well done!

  • @viewoftheaskew
    @viewoftheaskew ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sounds like a great show, vocals were tight!

  • @haljalykakik2384
    @haljalykakik2384 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool vid! As a musician it's great to see what goes on behind the scenes before you guys play. I've got one of those Godins that Andy has, love it! They're not just good for classical, but also for flamenco as well. Marcus Nand plays one on both his solo records and also with his neuvo flamenco group Ziroq.

  • @jvi-5300
    @jvi-5300 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Los vengo siguiendo hace varios años, agradeciendo la calidad de cada cover. Me sorprendió (gratamente) la colaboración con Jon Anderson, me imagino que es un honor tenerlo lado a lado en el escenario, felicitaciones por el logro

  • @Latexhandske
    @Latexhandske ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hell YES, you guys are amazing ❤

  • @TapeheadToo
    @TapeheadToo ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved hearing Leave It! Thanks for giving us a behind the scenes look!

  • @TonysMusic1974
    @TonysMusic1974 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:28 Shout out for Ed Brown!!!! What a great guy! Wagner Class of 1996 music major here :-)

  • @jefflundgren762
    @jefflundgren762 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the DesPlaines show.
    Love all the BG videos. Best Yes out there by a light year 😊😊😊👍

  • @philiphall9609
    @philiphall9609 ปีที่แล้ว

    Havent listened to Yes in years. These videos got me back into them. Thanks for that.

  • @johncase2408
    @johncase2408 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ah...that was great!

  • @allonesame6467
    @allonesame6467 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun, Informative and shows how dedicated you all are! Thank you for a wonderful shows! Awesome!

  • @2kaozz
    @2kaozz ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a genius, admiration and respect, may everything you undertake go great for you. Great admiration for what you do...!!

  • @RockCompany2
    @RockCompany2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!!!! Fantastic !!!!

  • @RidgeDogRoxx
    @RidgeDogRoxx ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the "behind the scenes", Richie. You guys are amazing!

  • @paulllewellyn2836
    @paulllewellyn2836 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'd love to see you guys play with Jon up in the San Francisco Bay Area.

  • @aubagnais
    @aubagnais ปีที่แล้ว

    come play in south France too !! love you !

  • @kennethfinnegan2978
    @kennethfinnegan2978 ปีที่แล้ว

    The band geeks are my favorite. Thank you for coming to Chicago

  • @danburnes722
    @danburnes722 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the Crosby, stills, Nash and Young… Suite: Judy Blue Eyes warmup. Throw that into a show the fans would flip.

  • @JOEB955
    @JOEB955 ปีที่แล้ว

    The only thing I can say is thank you so much from the bottom of my heart man! For me to hear gates of delirium, in the way, you guys played it was a lifelong dream of mine! Thank you, thank you thank you!

  • @Wideswing
    @Wideswing ปีที่แล้ว

    Saw you play this tour in Collingswood NJ, the show was spectacular. I was blown away.

  • @davestambaugh937
    @davestambaugh937 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent! Thanks. Saw the show in Reading!

  • @nicholasmiglino7299
    @nicholasmiglino7299 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best Yes music I’ve heard in years hope you stay together & that was with Jon being a little under the weather !! Was hoping you would’ve swung through Philly

  • @samlynes7015
    @samlynes7015 ปีที่แล้ว

    that was just about the best warmup/backstage version of Suite Judy Blue Eyes I've ever heard. How I wish I could see this show. I'll have to suffice with the TH-cam clips for now. Hopefully someday you guys will play closer to me.

  • @polygraphovich
    @polygraphovich ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool!

  • @DonnyOsmosis
    @DonnyOsmosis ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the CSN Suite Judy Blue Eyes warm up! Richie - you are truly "living the dream."

  • @JulesFox
    @JulesFox ปีที่แล้ว

    Those vocals at the end were fun - great video. Love your work

  • @trilingual6725
    @trilingual6725 ปีที่แล้ว

    Canada awaits you gentlemen! Huge fan here . .

  • @guitarstringman7403
    @guitarstringman7403 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, good work ALL!

  • @nickmastro6870
    @nickmastro6870 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Leave It was amazing! Hope you play that in the future

  • @user-cz4lf9gv8c
    @user-cz4lf9gv8c ปีที่แล้ว

    Reading PA loved you! We are culturally deprived! :) You were awesome! Come play here again….please!!!

  • @c-LAW
    @c-LAW ปีที่แล้ว

    10:07 You guys are awesome. Glory be to God!

  • @WizardOfArc
    @WizardOfArc ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy s***! Referencing Jeff Rolka! I was in a band with him (for a short time) in Oakland, CA back in the day!

  • @ifitfitz9425
    @ifitfitz9425 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey guys! When are we going to hear about West Coast dates?!?

  • @lesimprosdulezardvert1342
    @lesimprosdulezardvert1342 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If you us to see you on tour, you should go in Europe !

  • @cyndhar4841
    @cyndhar4841 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please schedule a concert in or near South Mississippi such as IP Casino, Biloxi or Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. It is my dream to see/hear Jon Anderson in concert❤

  • @DanielBobke
    @DanielBobke ปีที่แล้ว

    OK - you need to add "Leave It" to the set. That sounded great!

  • @therealjenso
    @therealjenso ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I really enjoy hearing how musicians warm up for a show. One unrelated question. Have you and the rest of the Geeks written original music? Thanks.

  • @JOE4077
    @JOE4077 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You need to do some shows in Florida

  • @yvesstancato919
    @yvesstancato919 ปีที่แล้ว

    Le rêve ultime serai que vous composiez des morceaux avec Jon et même un album. On peut rêver non ?

  • @dalelusk9540
    @dalelusk9540 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you guys! Coming to San Diego?

  • @fernandotor3266
    @fernandotor3266 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great performers

  • @warrenmusselman9173
    @warrenmusselman9173 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you guys make it to Colorado, I'll be there.

  • @tammysmith2553
    @tammysmith2553 ปีที่แล้ว

    "So this could be total bullsh*t!" "It could be!!!" Hilarious

  • @KurtRichterCISSP
    @KurtRichterCISSP ปีที่แล้ว

    🌴🌴🌴♥♥♥PLEASE COME TO FLORIDA!!! ♥♥♥🌴🌴🌴

  • @AntonioCavicchioni
    @AntonioCavicchioni ปีที่แล้ว

    Graziano played part of Antonio Lauro's Venezuelan Suite. Preludio. Nice.

  • @TonysMusic1974
    @TonysMusic1974 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Richie, I hope you guys got your tour shirts in time! I personally brought the order to the printer guys, seeing that it was a deadline order :-)

  • @ricky4001cs
    @ricky4001cs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Start writing new material for you guys with Jon. We need MEANINGFUL new YES Music!

  • @MrPedal88
    @MrPedal88 ปีที่แล้ว

    I practice the old knuckle song. It warms me up. Haha.

  • @reason2463
    @reason2463 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Jon and the Geeks are a better Yes than Yes is now.

    • @donutcookiepie
      @donutcookiepie 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You couldn’t possibly be more wrong.

  • @SC-ye3kw
    @SC-ye3kw ปีที่แล้ว

    Come to Indiana!

  • @modsl.i.l.e.2047
    @modsl.i.l.e.2047 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Richie-i know that Jon wiLL be off with the PauL Green Rock Academy this summer on his European tour.
    Now that you, aLong with your feLLow musicians/friends/mates (The Band Geeks) are compLeteLy
    tuned in & pLaying YES music 🎶 🎵 ever so beautifuLLy, wiLL you stay focused and are you going to bring Jon back home to CaLifornia
    maybe this FaLL/2023 or possibLy
    announce a Spring/2024 tour???
    "Time" is everything 😊 and everyone 🙂 i wiLL patientLy be waiting, watching 👀 and Listening for any positive future pLans for you guys to bring it this way 😀
    Many fans are just thirsting to fiLL their internaLs with music 🎶 🎵 of YES again --> with Jon Anderson that once was Lost, but now 😊 once again is Found ❤ Thank you
    Take care & God BLess 😇 aLL of you.
    cya...😎michaeL😎 1:30am(pst)---05/27/2023

  • @photographerw.j.smithphoto1214
    @photographerw.j.smithphoto1214 ปีที่แล้ว

    REAL!!!!!!

  • @CommuneRecords
    @CommuneRecords 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very cool! Just curious, what does Jon do to warm up?

  • @scaryfriend1
    @scaryfriend1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very sorry i missed out on the round of tour dates - any chance more are in the works ?

  • @gustavobertin5839
    @gustavobertin5839 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please can go to Brasil. Psicodalia Festival 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @johnalbone3372
    @johnalbone3372 ปีที่แล้ว

    When are Band Geeks and John touring in England

  • @davidwimber1360
    @davidwimber1360 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Way more of what yes is about.. better than the band that uses the name. Yes....they don't have it....all they have is the name.....not the soul of yes... Thank you jon

  • @mram6311
    @mram6311 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you guys coming to San Jose?

  • @jeffschielka7845
    @jeffschielka7845 ปีที่แล้ว

    Meditation with Jon?🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇😎

  • @meanmrmusician9469
    @meanmrmusician9469 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What was the piece Andy G. played after Brouwer 1?

  • @rockdrumr2772
    @rockdrumr2772 ปีที่แล้ว

    So, what does Jonny Anderson do to warm up?

  • @officialWWM
    @officialWWM ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you find so many great singers and musicians!?

    • @tommyd1871
      @tommyd1871 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Richie and both Andy's were childhood friends.

  • @froter1
    @froter1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I suppose you've talked to Jon about potentially releasing the best of the live shows .. y'all really should .. for posterity.. it's history

  • @pimtelman
    @pimtelman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just watched some clips of Steve Howe's YES band, the band Geeks are so much better, that Steve's band is almost embarrassing. There is nothing wrong with Steve though, it is the people he picked out to accompany him on his tour.

  • @Frisbieinstein
    @Frisbieinstein 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What they should be doing is choosing a better name. Like Soldiers of Fortune.

  • @kingrobert1st
    @kingrobert1st ปีที่แล้ว

    Where was Jon?

  • @RealBesty
    @RealBesty ปีที่แล้ว

    Be honest - who else sang “real”..? ;)

  • @Pedroisanickname
    @Pedroisanickname 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Richie, I love your style man, but you didn't introduce any of the players by name. You must have an important reason for not doing that. Great study, by the way. Ty.❤