Yes (Band)

Geoff Downes of Yes, Asia and The Buggles is Kind of Responsible for MTV

If known only for being a member of The Buggles, keyboardist Geoff Downes would still have a place in rock history. "Video Killed The Radio Star" was the first video played on MTV way back in 1981. But Downes' greater commercial success came as a member of Asia and Yes. Currently recording and touri ... More >>

John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats Talks Denton, Taco Bell and Breaking Bad

Over the course of 14 albums and countless cassette-only releases, John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats has become one of the best (and busiest) singer/songwriters around. While his songs can be depressing and dark, Darnielle's sense of exploration is simply remarkable. Whether it's writing about me ... More >>

Tommy Stinson Talks Guns N' Roses, The Replacements and Going Solo

Back in the drunken glory days of the Replacements, not many people would have described bassist Tommy Stinson as hardworking. But hell, he was still in his teens. Now 45, Stinson has developed a work ethic that is damn near impossible to fathom. Besides being the full-time bassist in Guns N' Roses ... More >>

Jon Anderson and Tim DeLaughter - Kessler Theater - 2/28/12

​John Anderson, Tim DeLaughterKessler TheaterTuesday, February 28Tim DeLaughter took to the Kessler Theater stage on Tuesday night like a guy about to meet his girlfriend's parents for the first time. He was struggling to keep himself together in front of a sold-out crowd of mostly grey-haired dad ... More >>

Why, Yes, That's Jon Anderson at the Kessler

Daniel opened up DC9 this morning with his thoughts about last night's intimate Tim DeLaughter-Jon Anderson two-fer at the Kessler, which really was something special -- so much so that DeLaughter and Anderson swapped emails by night's end for a down-the-road collaboration, to which Anderson refers ... More >>

Jon Anderson on Obama, Radiohead and Yes

Possessing one of rock's most recognizable voices, former Yes lead singer Jon Anderson sounds as good today as he did when he helped form the legendary progressive rock band over four decades ago. From his home studio in California and in anticipation of tonight's gig at the Kessler Theater with T ... More >>

Preview: Jon Anderson at the Kessler Theater

Tuesday, February 28, at the Kessler Theater

Tim DeLaughter's First Ever Solo Show, A Ride With Bob Returns & Dennis Gonzalez Announces New Record

​Tim DeLaughter has never played a solo show. Not one anybody can remember, anyway. But last week, the Kessler Theater added his name as the opening act for YES lead singer Jon Anderson on Tuesday, February 28. The show is part of the venue's "Storytellers" series, which has already featured legen ... More >>

Les Claypool On Being Too Good For Metallica. Also: Climbing Mount Everest in a Speedo!

Les Claypool​As the leader of the geeky power trio Primus, Les Claypool somehow managed to turn his love of Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart into a tangible career in rock music. Indeed: For the better part of three decades now, Les Claypool has stood tall as one of the strangest ducks in the roc ... More >>

Tonight, Tonight: Yes at House of Blues and Reagan Browne at Andy's

Just a couple of musical options this Monday evening, but fans of progressive rock and country rock will (sorta) be happy.

Tonight, Tonight: Jon Anderson at the Lakewood Theater, Miami Horror at the Granada, Charlie Shafter at the Boiler Room and Black Tie Dynasty at 8.0

The end of the workweek is solidly in view as we cruise into Thursday. And lots of interesting national and local acts are parlaying their collective talent all over the area tonight...

Show Announcements: Dawes, The Soft Pack, Glen Campbell, Magic Kids, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, GWAR, Earl Harvin, Aaron Neville, Archeology, Gaslight Anthem and More!

The softer side of The Soft Pack​Just north of Dallas, in Frisco, something is brewing at Lochrann's Irish Pub & Eatery. The bar's enlisted the help of Spune Productions to help diversify the music scene, who, so far, has done a bang-up job. More proof: On Thursday, October 14, garage rock ac ... More >>

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