Kevin Mulryne - Yes Music Podcast

Thursday, June 23, 2022 6:53 PM

Yes Live at the Royal Albert Hall in 2022 – 539

Produced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius

I had an amazing time in London with new and old Yes friends on 21st June 2022. The concert was stunning and you’ll hear me banging on about it in this episode.

A magical evening of Yes music in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Close To The Edge which was performed perfectly to a full house at one of the most iconic of all venues.

It’s only the 10th time Yes have played at the RAH and it’s also 10 years since Jon Davison joined the band.

What was the performance like?

How did the setlist work?

What was the experience like?

Take a listen to the episode and then let us know what you think!

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The Ugly American Werewolf in London

Thursday, June 23, 2022 6:54 PM

The Ugly American Werewolf in London was at the YES concert at London's Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 and provides an audio review.

"YES marks the 50th anniversary of their legendary Close To The Edge album by performing it live in its entirety. After waiting more than 2 and a half years, I arrived at Royal Albert Hall in London to soak in the atmosphere of progressive rock greatness.

Just weeks before the start of the tour, drummer Alan White died suddenly which shook the band & its fans to the core. YES has chosen to soldier on and dedicate the tour to Alan's memory with Jay Schellen filling in for him. With iconic artist Roger Dean on hand to introduce the band and pay tribute to Alan, it really set the stage for a memorable night of great music.

There really was a sense of community in the crowd that night, despite the railway strike which ultimately kept a few fans from attending and The Wolf enjoyed a special evening amongst the prog rock heroes. He and Action Jackson walk through the setlist, the people we bumped into and the performance from June 21, 2022."

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Simon Reed - Louder Than War

Thursday, June 23, 2022 6:56 PM

Yes: Royal Albert Hall, London – live review

Simon Reed
Louder Than War
June 23, 2022

It’s the summer solstice and Simon Reed is in the company of a band so synonymous with spiritual mysticism that it’s had a minor planet named after it. He battles the somewhat less spiritual roads of West London during a tube and rail strike and heads for the Royal Albert Hall to experience the spectacle of Yes.

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