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A series of essays wherein I explore the numerous musical identities of my favorite musician: from child prodigy to teen idol to guitar hero to singer/songwriter to award-winning in-demand film composer.
Featuring news/updates and commentary/analysis of Trevor's career and associated projects.
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Wednesday, September 6, 2017

ARW tour report, week one: California and Nevada

Reader beware: this entry contains SPOILERS! for week one of ARW's 2017 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, Twitter, Instagram and the Yesfans discussion forum. Each tour report entry could be considered a work-in-progress as I find more things to add.

Stockton
Rick lets us know what to expect...

Setlist
Cinema/Perpetual Change
Hold On
South Side of the Sky
Lift Me Up
And You and I
Rhythm of Love
I Am Waiting
Heart of the Sunrise
Awaken
Make It Easy/Owner of a Lonely Heart
Encore:
Roundabout

Audience videos
"Cinema"
https://youtu.be/ANpXYXQy280
https://www.facebook.com/glen.anders.77/videos/1341509012636894/
"Hold On"
https://youtu.be/0ZpMN6c4QL4
"South Side of the Sky"
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYSauWsDfcq
"Owner of a Lonely Heart"
https://youtu.be/7qeC2K5f7OU
"Roundabout"
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYSMT6DBIBh
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYcXeQyHxi5

Photos
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYSo-owl8jT (soundcheck)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYR9o1nle_i
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYSIgGyAEKn
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYSJQ-jFFOe
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYSLEMFFWlP
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYSTbhpgYPl
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYTMW2CBLep
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYcIwy1DsWp
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYcJWs4DETK
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYcO6VPDoma
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYcPKk-DMCC
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYcPv9Ej7JF
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYcmSlcjQE0
https://twitter.com/ProgPub/status/901664820927184896
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154581278427003&set=a.383813957002.176261.613047002&type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203876833676744&set=pcb.10203876836076804&type=3&theater

A set of photos courtesy of John Teves:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1770334879932137&id=100008669264612

Sets of photos courtesy of The Prog Pub:
https://twitter.com/ProgPub/status/901889977801334784
https://twitter.com/ProgPub/status/901890208005734400
https://twitter.com/ProgPub/status/901890323789471744

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Saratoga
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Setlist
Cinema/Perpetual Change
Hold On
South Side of the Sky
Lift Me Up
And You and I
Rhythm of Love
I Am Waiting
Heart of the Sunrise
Awaken
Make It Easy/Owner of a Lonely Heart
Encore:
Roundabout

Press reviews
http://www.rocklintoday.com/news/templates/community_news.asp?articleid=16737&zoneid=4
http://dailyvault.com/article.php5?id=456

Audience videos
"Hold On"
https://youtu.be/SxObWiOIJs8
"I Am Waiting"
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYmEZySlpKv
"Awaken"
https://youtu.be/QdUuHjeutdM
"Owner of a Lonely Heart"
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYXhc0QFkbU
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYXoLBSD1FH
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYXk44cHvGJ
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYaR7q7nfOq
https://www.facebook.com/maryamwebster/videos/10155878380846264/
"Roundabout"
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYXeMv1lU1s
Montage of songs:
https://youtu.be/hdbm1EDOuxE

First set:
https://youtu.be/QNUFiY4ZEt4
Second set:
https://youtu.be/l9aDIKGWKnM

Photos
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYXIswdBMY
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYXM_F9h-2W
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYXRut5By7V
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYXZA7ZHDaT
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYXflTGlFrE
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYXozOgFBDA
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYZEBXZAqoX
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYZ-F5YHlM1
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYeCZRtgDsT
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYXQlO9lGSwrcany8idxLKs69KSUOfYW4F_ao40
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214388984137495&set=a.2379986978144.2144344.1204745092&type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214397118180841&set=p.10214397118180841&type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10213921042365222&set=ecnf.1384132772&type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156581000883012&set=a.49074543011.71977.590303011&type=3&theater

A set of photos courtesy of Steve Henderlong (who received one of THE BEST fandom experiences I've ever read about):
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10215188270158832&set=pcb.10215188271438864&type=3&theater

A set of photos courtesy of SF Bay Area Concerts:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/BayAreaConcerts/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1662852943733927


Friant
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Setlist
Cinema/Perpetual Change
Hold On
South Side of the Sky
Lift Me Up
And You and I
Rhythm of Love
I Am Waiting
Heart of the Sunrise
Awaken
Make It Easy/Owner of a Lonely Heart
Encore:
Roundabout

Audience videos
"Cinema"
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYZqhhKhBhx
"Heart of the Sunrise"
https://youtu.be/Ez2lVC54rnE
"Roundabout"
https://youtu.be/2ViD5dzW8lw

Photos
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYZ2UqUgDLR
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ11MC-gX47
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ11UBtAy1u
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ11YW2AvVp
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ11bphA78y
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ11ex0g-2d
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ11h2MAaCP
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ11o9SAR2n
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ11vD2AWGS
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ118Krg0WB
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ1199YgjDl

A set of photos courtesy of Carla Halupka:
https://www.facebook.com/act1girl/posts/10214507664905062

Las Vegas
Our Keyboard Wizard appears unsatisfied with his accommodations in Sin City...

Setlist
Cinema/Perpetual Change
Hold On
South Side of the Sky
Lift Me Up
And You and I
Rhythm of Love
I Am Waiting
Heart of the Sunrise
Awaken
Make It Easy/Owner of a Lonely Heart
Encore:
Roundabout

Press review
http://www.thesmithcenter.com/blog/yes-vs-yes-which-version-of-the-prog-rock-band-should-you-choose

Audience videos
"Perpetual Change"
https://youtu.be/8G9HSWInH_A
"Hold On"
https://youtu.be/cASvdDiU8Bc
"And You and I"
https://youtu.be/YW1oxcYHTrc
https://youtu.be/XelrzzzFHw8
"I Am Waiting"
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYfSEtch93l
"Owner of a Lonely Heart"
https://youtu.be/X2s3nJDA_tM
https://youtu.be/JYs2g5Jk--E
https://youtu.be/xK9LCxFqV6E
"Roundabout"
https://twitter.com/nichohinojosaof/status/913328871222775808
https://youtu.be/aFbPJRIVs1c

Photos
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYfE-FRAQVt/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYhG30MFxSE
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155685109056462&set=pcb.10155685113121462&type=3&theater

Photos and video:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYhXgHggsiB

A set of photos courtesy of Jacob Hafter:
https://www.facebook.com/jacob.hafter/posts/1673390029358699

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