{"id":3679,"date":"2011-12-06T18:16:07","date_gmt":"2011-12-06T07:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maytherockbewithyou.com\/mtrbwy\/?p=3679"},"modified":"2012-04-12T12:46:16","modified_gmt":"2012-04-12T02:46:16","slug":"yes-bluesfest-sideshows-announced-april-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maytherockbewithyou.com\/mtrbwy\/2011\/12\/yes-bluesfest-sideshows-announced-april-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"YES – Bluesfest sideshows announced, April 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>PROG-ROCK HEROES, YES\u00a0<\/strong>RETURN TO AUSTRALIA IN APRIL 2012
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Returning for the first time since 2005, Grammy Award winning prog-rock group, YES, will be making their highly anticipated return to Australian shores in April 2012 for a few very special theatre shows and a performance at the infamous Byron Bay Bluesfest.<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The tour kicks off in\u00a0Byron Bay<\/strong>\u00a0when they take the stage at\u00a0Bluesfest<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0Monday 9 April<\/strong>, before heading down to\u00a0Melbourne<\/strong>\u00a0for a show at the\u00a0Palais Theatre<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0Wednesday 11 April<\/strong>\u00a0and then winding up in\u00a0Sydney<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0Friday 13 April<\/strong>\u00a0at the\u00a0State Theatre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Forming in London in the late 1960s, YES are regarded as one of the pioneers of the progressive genre.\u00a0 They are known for their classically-influenced arrangements with extended song lengths, unusual time signatures, three-part high vocal harmonies, virtuoso musicianship, eclectic blend of musical styles, dramatic dynamic and metrical changes, abstract lyrics, elaborate album art and enigmatic live stage performances.<\/p>\n

Having sold close to 50 million albums worldwide, their status as one of the most successful bands in America throughout the 1970s was solidified when four of their\u00a0albums were certified Platinum and another three albums reached Gold status.\u00a0\u00a0And their number one hit single, Owner Of A Lonely Heart, held the top spot on the main charts in 1983 as well as becoming a hit on the R&B and disco charts.<\/p>\n

The current line-up is comprised of bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Steve Howe, drummer Alan White, keyboardist Geoff Downes, and singer Benoit David.<\/p>\n

This year YES released\u00a0a new album titled\u00a0Fly From Here<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 produced by legendary musician and producer\u00a0Trevor Horn.<\/p>\n

And more than 40 years since their inception, audiences will be able to see\u00a0YES perform tracks from their indelible catalogue of hugely successful hit albums, such as\u00a0Fragile, Close To The Edge, Drama and 90125.<\/em><\/p>\n

Do not miss the chance to see this very special show.<\/p>\n

TICKETS FOR ALL HEADLINE SHOWS ON SALE 9AM, FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n

TOUR DATES\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

BYRON BAY –\u00a0Monday\u00a09\u00a0April\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBluesfest
\nBluesfest Website
\n<\/a>BUY TIX<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\n

MELBOURNE –\u00a0Wednesday\u00a011\u00a0April\u00a0<\/strong>
\nPalais Theatre
\nTicketmaster<\/a>136 100
\nBUY TIX<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\n

SYDNEY –\u00a0Friday\u00a013\u00a0April\u00a0<\/strong>
\nState Theatre
\nTicketmaster<\/a>136 100
\nBUY TIX<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\n

www.chuggentertainment.com<\/a>
\nwww.bluesfest.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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