Roger Dean News

The tour line-up features Steve Howe (guitars), Alan White (drums), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Jon Davison (vocals), Billy Sherwood (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Jay Schellen (additional drums and percussion).

Following the outstanding success of their 2019 American tour, YES are to release The Royal Affair Tour, Live From Las Vegas through BMG Records on 30th October.

Gentle Giant is happy to announce the release of the first 4 albums on vinyl April 3rd.

Downes Braide Association (DBA) release the double-vinyl gatefold edition of Live In England on 14th February. The 2CD/DVD Box set was released last year via Cherry Red Records. The album features stunning artwork by the legendary Roger Dean. 

Downes Braide Association (DBA) Live In England a 2CD/DVD Box set Out Now via Cherry Red Records. A double-vinyl edition will be released on 14th February. The album features stunning artwork by the legendary Roger Dean.

 Downes Braide Association (DBA) recently announced the release of Live In England a 2CD/DVD Box set on 29th November 2019 via Cherry Red Records. A double-vinyl edition will be released on 14th February. The album features stunning artwork by the legendary Roger Dean.

YES, one of the most innovative of all prog-rock bands, and true legends of the genre, have announced a 8-date UK tour for May and June of 2020. The Album Series 2020 Tour will feature their 1974 Relayer album in its entirety together with a selection of other classic YES favourites. An extensive European tour will be announced soon.

YES, Asia, John Lodge of The Moody Blues and Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy with guest vocals by Arthur Brown--all together for the first time--are now rolling acrossNorth America on the must-see best-of-British-rock tour, 'The Royal Affair Tour.'Exciting highlights of the tour, including collaborations and reunions, are listed below.

Since John Wettons passing in January 2017, his family, friends and management have been working on finding a fitting tribute to such a remarkable man and iconic artist. The result of this labour of love is a box set entitled 'An Extraordinary Life', dedicated entirely to John's solo career. The project has the full support of John's wife, Lisa, and his son, Dylan, who are wholly involved with compiling the contents.

World-renowned English artist and designer Roger Dean-whose masterful artwork has graced classic album covers and posters, most prominently by YES and Asia-has joined the much-anticipated North American concert tour, 'The Royal Affair Tour,' as a special guest. Headlined by prog rock pioneers and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees YES, the trek launches Wednesday, June 12 in Bethlehem, PA and wrapsSunday, July 28 in Saratoga, CA. See below for full list of tour dates and go towww.yesworld.com/live for ticketing information.

John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues and recent inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame--is bringing his '10,000 Light Years' solo concert to the 'Rock & Romance' Cruise, out of Miami, Feb 15 - 22, 2020. This is a unique opportunity to see JOHN perform his Moody Blues' hits, and some of his solo work, plus a few special treats. 'A willingness to experiment with music has been an essential component in the longevity of artists such as Lodge,' noted The Express in the UK in a 4/17/19 review of his Cadogan Hall in London.

DuPage Chorale, under the direction of Lee R. Kesselman, with the DuPage Chorale Orchestra performs “Americana” a concert featuring works by Amy Beach and Randall Thompson at the McAninch Arts Center Sunday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m

The current members of Focus are Thijs van Leer, Pierre van der Linden, Menno Gootjes and Udo Pannekeet and they are pleased to announce the worldwide release of the new studio album, “Focus 11.”  

John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter & vocalist of The Moody Blues and recent inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, brings his 'The Moody Blues' John Lodge: The 10,000 Light Years Tour' to the UK for select dates in April – so far shows in Milton Keynes, London & Birmingham have been announced more to follow.

DBA (Downes Braide Association) perform their first ever live show at Trading Boundaries on Friday 28th September, with a special showcase for their latest album Skyscraper Souls. The evening is sponsored by Prog Magazine.

Legendary guitarist Steve Hackett has announced the release of a special 6CD & 2DVD collection titled 'Broken Skies - Outspread Wings (1984-2006)' on the 5th October 2018 via InsideOutMusic.

Prog rock pioneers YES have revealed more exciting plans for their official 50th Anniversary celebration #YES50 by announcing that former member Trevor Horn will sit in with the band during their special two-night stand at The Fillmore in Philadelphia July 20 and 21. In addition, Horn is set to participate in the YesFanFest - 50 True Summers U.S. fan convention taking place Saturday, July 21 at The Foundry in Philadelphia, where he'll join the current members of YES and other alumni, including keyboardists Patrick Moraz and Tom Brislin, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the band's dedicated fan base. Famed artist Roger Dean, who's designed countless album covers and logos licensed exclusively for YES, will also take part in the fan convention.

As YES gear up for their North American summer tour celebrating the band's landmark Golden Anniversary, the prog rock pioneers have started to reveal exciting plans in store for the year, including special tour guests, five-album vinyl set and a U.S. fan convention. Their 50th Anniversary not only celebrates the musical contributions of YES but also embraces their intellectual and sophisticated fan base who have been an integral part of the band's journey.  

Fifty years since the formation of Prog giants, YES, is something worth celebrating and YES intend to celebrate with their fans. They have announced a weekend of events to coincide with their two London shows on 24th & 25th March, the final dates of their 2018 UK tour.

In the Summer of 2016, Yes embarked upon an ambitious tour. At each show, the band performed its 1980 album Drama in its entirety for the first time ever plus sides one and four from Yes 1973 double-album Tales From Topographic Oceans (their first number one album), together with fan favourites like Roundabout and Starship Trooper.