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Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks: YES Epics, Classics & More
Portsmouth Guildhall in PortsmouthTue, Sep 8, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Overview
Overview
JON ANDERSON & THE BAND GEEKS - YES Epics, Classics & More is a Music / Rock / Pop event at Portsmouth Guildhall in Portsmouth.
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Jon Anderson, the legendary voice of Yes, brings his celebrated collaboration with The Band Geeks to Portsmouth for an evening of progressive rock classics. The Band Geeks, founded by Richie Castellano, originally gained fame for their meticulous online covers of Yes songs, which caught Anderson's attention and led to a full-fledged touring partnership starting in 2023.
Attendees can expect a setlist drawn from Yes's classic 1970s era, performed with the precision and energy that has earned the group praise from outlets like Classic Rock Magazine, which called their live show "ridiculously good." The Band Geeks' lineup features Castellano on bass and vocals, drummer Andy Ascolese, guitarists Andy Graziano and Rob Schmoll, and keyboardists Christopher Clark and Robert Kipp, all delivering stunning harmonies and instrumental mastery.
This concert is a rare opportunity to hear Yes's timeless music performed by the original singer alongside a band that has been hailed as capturing the essence of the classic Yes sound. With a new studio album on the horizon for 2026, this tour marks an exciting chapter in Anderson's ongoing musical journey.
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Good to know
- The concert is part of a multi-leg 2026 tour that includes US dates starting in spring.
- The Band Geeks lineup includes Richie Castellano, Andy Ascolese, Andy Graziano, Rob Schmoll, Christopher Clark, and Robert Kipp.
Frequently asked questions
Who are The Band Geeks?
The Band Geeks are an American progressive rock group founded by Richie Castellano, known for covering classic rock songs, especially Yes, and touring with Jon Anderson since 2023.
What songs will be played?
The setlist typically features Yes classics from the 1970s era, as heard on their live album 'Live - Perpetual Change'.
Lineup
Jon Anderson
Jon Anderson is an English singer, songwriter, and musician who co-founded the progressive rock band Yes with bassist Chris Squire in 1968 and rose to prominence as their lead vocalist.
Richie Castellano
Richard Castellano is an American musician and engineer. He is a member of the band Blue Öyster Cult and records and tours with Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks.
Christopher Clark
Sir Christopher Munro Clark is an Australian historian living in the United Kingdom and Germany. He is the twenty-second Regius Professor of History at the University of Cambridge. In the 2015 Birthday Honours, he was knighted for his services to Anglo-German relations.
Robert Kipp
Robert Kipp, was a Canadian flying ace who served in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) during the Second World War. He was credited with at least ten aerial victories.
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Portsmouth Guildhall in Portsmouth
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Portsmouth Guildhall in Portsmouth
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