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YES played Town Hall (pics & setlist), in NJ tonight

photos by Paul Bachmann

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Going tonight in DC. Would prefer that Anderson was there, but, I’m going to see Steve Howe. I’ve seen them many times, including without Wakeman, without Squire (ABW&H) and without Bruford and without White. I love the setlist they’ve been playing with Owner of a Loney Heart right in the middle making for a good time to hit the bathroom and get a beer. -Warren

Yes played two nights at NYC’s Town Hall on February 13th and 14th. The pictures here are from the first night. YES is: Benoît David on vocals, Steve Howe on guitar, Oliver Wakeman on keys, Chris Squire on bass, and Alan White on drums. They’re on tour through February. That includes a rescheduled show tonight (February 16th) at NJ’s Wellmont Theatre. Tickets are still on sale. More pictures from Town Hall, along with the first night’s setlist (complete with a true Yes fan’s commentary) are below…

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Feb 13 Setlist (w/ commentary) (via)
1 Siberian Khatru — good but hard to pay attention because of f—head with iPhone next to us (see below)
2 All Good People
3 Tempus Fugit
4 Onward
5 Astral Traveler — Alan does some tasty ride-cymbal in the beginning, which I greatly appreciate…
6 Yours is no Disgrace
7 And You And I — atypically strong ending after Preacher/Teacher
8 ? (Steve Howe piece I know not the name)
9 Clap — its good that he doesn’t play this at every show, and it is now a rarity to see live. This was undoubtedly the best I’ve seen it… it was very dynamic, inventive, and Steve displayed an almost Hendrix-like mastery. It was fresh, it was interesting. It was freakin’ cool.
10 Owner
11 South Side of the Sky
12 Machine Messiah
13 Heart of the Sunrise — sublime and better than the average HotS. Always my favorite part of the show.
14 Roundabout
15 Starship Trooper — kinda sloppy. Left before Wurm to avoid wait at the parking garage.
16 Wurm

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