Need Some Drama In Your Life?

If anyone is a fan of Drama-era Yes and disappointed that all the band does from that album nowadays is an instrumental snippet of "Tempus Fugit" during "Whitefish", then your luck is in. Steve Howe, Chris Squire, and Alan White are heading out on the "More Drama Tour" in August. You'll get to see four performances:

The tour features performances by four distinct bands, including the legendary pre-Yes prog-rock pioneers THE SYN, featuring Yes bassist Chris Squire and original vocalist Stephen Nardelli, a group that launched the progressive movement in England with their legendary shows at the Marquee Club in the mid-'60s.

Yes drummer Alan White’s recently formed side project WHITE, featuring keyboardist Geoff Downes, who was a member of the seminal British new wave band the Buggles ("Video Killed The Radio Star") along with partner Trevor Horn when the two joined Yes during the early '80s for the highly successful Drama CD and tour. Downes was also a founding member of the band Asia, where he teamed with legendary Yes guitarist STEVE HOWE, who will perform a set of solo guitar work in between sets by White and The Syn. Steve’s solo guitar performances are a highlight of every Yes show and on this tour, fans will get to hear a full set showcasing his extraordinary talent.

Following the solo and side-project sets, Howe, Squire and White will be joined by Downes to treat the fans to a set of songs that Yes fans have rarely heard performed live, including Drama’s "Tempus Fugit" and "Machine Messiah". The last time Yes performed these songs live was 25 years ago during its 1980 world tour, which included a still-standing record of consecutive sold-out appearances at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

Shit, the Drama album is only like 35 minutes long so they should be able to do the whole 9 yards. I'd also love to hear "Does It Really Happen?". It must be Squire who will do the singing. Plus seeing Howe solo would be cool too. The closest they'll come to Madtown is Chicago on August 17th at the House of Blues.