Friday, May 2, 2014

Barenaked Ladies - Newport Concert Series - July 18th

"An Evening with Yes" Sunday July 13th

A pioneer progressive rock band will perform two if its classic albums in their entirety plus an encore of greatest hits during "An Evening with Yes" on Sunday, July 13th at the Newport Yachting Centre.

The English rock band's history spans 45 years and 20 studio albums, including chart topping hits such as "Roundabout" and "Owner of a Lonely Heart", Nine of the band's 20 studio albums have reached the top 10 on either the UK or US charts.

Known for its expansive songs, esoteric lyrics, elaborate album art and live stage sets. Yes will perform "Fragile" (1971) and "Close to the Edge" (1972) during its performance in Newport, as part of the Newport Concert Series formerly known as teh Sunset Music Series.

The current, bassist Chris Squire, guitarist SteveHowe, drummer Alan White and keyboardist Geoff Downes.

Tickets cost $39.50 - $69.50 at www.newportwaterfrontevents.com or calling (800) 745v3000.

Barenaked Ladies will perform on Friday July 18th.  The multi Grammy Award nominees and seven time Juno Award winning band has sold more than 15 million records.  The Canadian Band also is behind the theme song for the hit show "The Big Bang Theory". 

Other acts previously as part of the Newport Concert Series include:  The Wailers & Rusted Root on Saturday May 31st, Josh Turners Roughstock and Rambler Tour on Thursday Aug 14, and Chris Young on Saturday 20 Sept.




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