Camden – The Yes-Styx “Progressive U.S. Tour” kicked off tonight as part of the WMGK “Let Freedom Rock Fest” and it was a very entertaining twin bill for sure.

Styx – The band has a renewed energy and they seem to be reinvigorated because of their new members and Keyboardist and vocalist Lawrence Gowan is really coming into his own while long time members EY, Tommy Shaw, and a cameo by Chuck Panozzo (a founding member) was very nice to see.

Set List:
1) Blue Collar Man
2) Grand Illusion
3) Difference in the World
4) Too Much Time on My Hands
5) Lorelei
6) Man In The Wilderness

Asheville, NC - One off the most recognizable voices in music, the legendary Jon Anderson, best known for his work with Yes, Vangelis, Kitaro and other notable music artists, as well as his innovative solo efforts, is preparing to release one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year, 'Survival & Other Stories'. Featuring eleven new luminous songs with themes about love, life, understanding, healing and survival, Jon's new CD has an inspirational message for all who will listen!

5/16/2011 – Asheville, NC - One off the most recognizable voices in music, the legendary Jon Anderson, best known for his work with Yes, Vangelis, Kitaro and other notable music artists, as well as his innovative solo efforts, is preparing to release one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year, 'Survival & Other Stories'. Featuring eleven new luminous songs with themes about love, life, understanding, healing and survival, Jon's new CD has an inspirational message for all who will listen!

I decided to do this list because guitarists, bass players and drummers always seem to get the pub and I rarely ever see keyboard players getting ranked. So here we go.
1) Keith Emerson – He used to wrestle his keyboards in concert and he’s a classically trained pianist to boot. The Heart and Soul of ELP.
2) Rick Wakeman - Might have the fastest fingers in the business he is a real showman. Besides being the best that YES has ever had his solo work is enduring.
3) Ray Manzarek – It’s not about the speed it’s about the precision and the enduring music that he helped create with the Doors. It’s timeless.

Napoli, May, 2010 – The term “Super-Group” can only describe the band arising out of two of the most creative bands of the past 30 years: Yoso is formed out of TOTO's brilliant lead vocalist Bobby Kimball and the creative force of former Yes members, Tony Kaye and Billy Sherwood, thus equalling the magic of Yes with the voice of Toto. However, Yoso is much more than a combination of two classic rock groups. The band's debut album Elements - which comes together with a bonus live CD where the band plays some old and new classics – presents a fascinating combination of the sound of Yes ("90125"/"Big Generator" era) and TOTO, with a very interesting and original sound that truly encompasses the styles.