Jon Anderson Reveals Ambitious Plans for New Album With The Band Geeks
Jon Anderson, the legendary former Yes vocalist, has officially revealed new plans for a studio album with his touring band The Band Geeks, along with a full slate of 2026 tour dates. The forthcoming album, now in pre production, is being targeted for release in the second half of 2026 and will serve as the follow up to Anderson's 2024 collaboration with the group, True.
New Album in Progress
Anderson described the new record as a large scale and ambitious project, noting that he and The Band Geeks are still “building another skyscraper of a piece of music.” The band, led by Richie Castellano, has toured extensively with Anderson in recent years, performing deep cuts and classic Yes epics with a level of musicianship that has earned widespread acclaim among prog rock fans.
The new album is expected to expand on the melodic and layered approach of True and continue Anderson’s creative resurgence with the group.
2026 Tour Dates
Alongside the album announcement, Anderson confirmed the first leg of his 2026 tour titled “Yes Epics, Classics and More.” The tour will feature classic Yes material, fan favorites, and selections from his recent work with The Band Geeks. More dates are expected to be added, but the confirmed shows for spring 2026 are:
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April 17 Ridgefield Connecticut Ridgefield Playhouse
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April 19 Ridgefield Connecticut Ridgefield Playhouse
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April 21 Patchogue New York Patchogue Theatre
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April 23 Red Bank New Jersey Count Basie Theatre
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April 26 Rochester New York Kodak Center Theater
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April 28 Hershey Pennsylvania Hershey Theater
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April 30 Landsdowne Pennsylvania Landsdowne Theater
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May 2 Landsdowne Pennsylvania Landsdowne Theater
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May 5 Troy New York Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
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May 7 Royal Oak Michigan Royal Oak Theatre
A Creative Second Wind
The partnership with The Band Geeks has given Anderson a fresh platform and renewed energy to explore new musical ideas while remaining connected to the progressive rock sound he helped shape. The band’s precision and enthusiasm have made their tours a favorite among longtime fans, and the upcoming album is already generating high expectations.
With a major tour on the calendar and a new album on the horizon, 2026 is shaping up to be one of Anderson's most active and ambitious years in more than a decade.
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