Rabin-esque: ARW tour report: week five (East Coast/Midwest)

Reader beware: this entry contains SPOILERS! for week five of ARW's 2016 North American tour. If you do not wish to read/view/listen to any details/elements of the tour prior to your applicable show then please do not read this entry!
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Author's Note: A big thank you to everyone who shared photos and videos and impressions on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and the Yesfans discussion forum. Each tour report entry could be considered a work-in-progress as I find more things to add.

In week five the boys return to Pennsylvania to finish up their mega run, as well as visits to the Big Apple and The Queen City before entering the Heartland. Perhaps Rick will allow himself a cheat day with some Buffalo wings...

Pittsburgh
#rockstarproblems
#shutupimonadiet
#thatcapedontwearitself

off to Pittsburgh now for some more raw brocolli , carriot sticks & cauliflower.in the dressing room.....I dream of unsalted cashew nuts
— Rick Wakeman (@GrumpyOldRick) October 30, 2016

Tonight, I went to see a show where two of the men on stage wore sweatpants. One of them dawned an actual cape. There were more New Balance "dad shoes" in the crowd than I could possibly count. But I saw the greatest keyboardist ever in Rick Wakeman and one of the best ever musical minds in Trevor Rabin. Jon Anderson did his thing. Three of the greatest rock and roll musicians ever on one stage. Oh yeah, they also played "Owner of a Lonely Heart". To say my mind is blown is an understatement. Time to throw away all my instruments. #YES #AWRTour

A photo posted by Ben Kristofic (@bkristofic) on Oct 30, 2016 at 6:53pm PDT

New York City
It appears Rick has been enjoying some of the native cuisine after all...

In New York. Best pizzas in the world. Treated myself last night. Back to diet today. More bloody salad !
— Rick Wakeman (@GrumpyOldRick) November 1, 2016

Trevor Rabin at the Beacon with @AndersonRabinWa -- My question: Where's Steven Soderbergh? #9012live pic.twitter.com/UF4YHf35HR
— Joshua Rothkopf (@joshrothkopf) November 2, 2016

Buffalo
Meanwhile, Wakey ponders yet another #rockstarproblem...doing one's laundry while in the midst of a big-time tour.

I think a laundry day looms. When I put my suitcase down it moves on its own whilst emitting what sounds ike desperate cries for help
— Rick Wakeman (@GrumpyOldRick) November 2, 2016

FIRMLY GRASP IT! 🎤🎼🎸#arw #jonanderson #trevorrabin #rickwakeman #sillhouette #concert #cfa #ub #centerforthearts #photography #buffalove #buffalo #716 #wny #hashtagstepoutbuffalo #igersbuffalo #capturebuffalo #purplehaze #rocknroll #drummer #bassplayer #bffs #bros #moodygrams #goodluck #handshake #musicians #buffalomusic

A photo posted by Kaitlyn Filippi (@kaitlynfilippi) on Nov 3, 2016 at 8:57am PDT

New Buffalo
I know this Meet & Greet photo is from NYC, but I wanted to include it so I'm placing it here as an example of how having a creative sense of humor can transform what is often a generic occasion into something wonderfully special. John Faulks, my fangirl hat is off to you because this is the best M&G photo ever. I honestly hope this inspires other fans to have fun with the experience as well.

High fiving with Trevor Rabin on Friday!!! One of the worlds best guitarists and composers!!! @spacecandyisrad #trevorrabin #arwtour #newbuffalo #yes #armageddon

A photo posted by Justin Beale (@hypsochromicshift) on Nov 6, 2016 at 3:28pm PST

Chicago
Rick joins in the ongoing Windy City celebration.

Rick sporting a Cubs shirt ARWtour #ARW @AndersonRabinWakeman pic.twitter.com/Ln5PK1p58a
— Kevin Hughes (@jungleoftrips) November 6, 2016

At ARW. Mind blown. #yes #arw #rabin #anderson #wakeman #prog #progrock #progressiverock #trevorrabin #rickwakeman #jonanderson

A photo posted by Sultan Of Raphopotamia (@raphopotamia) on Nov 5, 2016 at 8:22pm PDT

Rabin-esque

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Tuesday, November 8, 2016

ARW tour report: week five (East Coast/Midwest)