Best Dan Shinder Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 155 - Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Concert Review 55:11

2h ago55:11

55:11

We review the Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks concert we attended last night at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona! Tune in and hear our takes on the experience! And pre-order their new album True here: https://talkshop.live/channels/jonanderson --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support…

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Steven's Venue Advetures - Reviewing Raspberry Blonde and Ruth Radalet Zebulon Cafe Concert 15:25

19h ago15:25

15:25

Steven recounts a concert he attended at Zebulon Cafe this past Saturday featuring Raspberry Blonde and Ruth Radelet! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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GearShift - Scott Higham Gear Talk on Drum Talk TV 26:52

1d ago26:52

26:52

As a bonus release before the next regular Yesshift episode, here's something from Drum Talk TV. Scott Higham joins Dan Shinder for some gear talk! Scott has worked in the realms of prog rock, pop rock, metal, and musicals. He has worked with Oliver Wakeman, having recently drummed on Oliver's new solo album Anam Cara, and he drummed for Pendragon …

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Ep 154 - Dylan Howe's Birthday and Remedy Review 33:01

9d ago33:01

33:01

Happy birthday to drummer Dylan Howe! For this occasion, we're talking about Steve Howe's Remedy, in which Dylan played alongside his father Steve Howe and his brother Virgil Howe, as well as guitarist Ray Fenwick and bassist Derrick Taylor! Steve Howe's Remedy includes the studio album Elements (2003) and concert film Remedy Live recorded in March…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Earthside and The Other Side 35:50

11d ago35:50

35:50

Steven goes live for a news round-up (including info on a Relayer 50th anniversary pressing, a Bill Bruford box set, Rick's Yessonata, and more) before talking about his vinyl copies of Earthside's Let the Truth Speak and Ruth Radelet's The Other Side. Plus, a little bit of info on a couple of the episodes one can expect this month! (Also may have …

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Ep 153 - Yes' Debut Album at 55 1:06:20

19d ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Join us as we celebrate 55 years since the release of Yes' self-titled debut album! We also go over the following questions: What are your favorites from this debut album? What are your top five Yes album covers? What are your top five highlights from Yes' history (could be a song, album, etc.)? How many times have you seen Yes? What's your favorit…

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Ep 152 - Heaven & Earth 10 Years Later 52:24

28d ago52:24

52:24

Dan and Steven look back at the 2014 Yes album Heaven & Earth on its 10th anniversary! Produced by Roy Thomas Baker and mixed by Billy Sherwood, this album featured the lineup of Jon Davison, Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, and Alan White. Do you have any favorites from this album? Did you get to see the material they played live? Check out…

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Steven's Venue Adventures - Reviewing Concerts by Total Mass Retain, When in Rome UK, Asia Featuring John Payne, and The Buggles 48:35

29d ago48:35

48:35

Steven reviews a few concerts he watched online and in-person. On July 13, he watched the Total Mass Retain concert streamed by ProgStock via Stageit from the Williams Center in Rutherford, New Jersey. Afterward, he went to the Forever '80s concert at Pershing Square in Los Angeles, managing to catch When in Rome UK and Asia Featuring John Payne. A…

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Ep 151 - John Perez of Close to the Yes USA 40:42

1M ago40:42

40:42

We are joined by John Perez of Texas-based tribute band Close to the Yes! Based in Dallas, Texas, the band played live a bit back in March and is playing its first full set on August 24th at The Maverick. The show will also include Rush tribute band Clockwork Angels! Event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/408069202152232/ --- Support t…

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Ep 150 - 3-Year Anniversary Show! 1:33:49

1M ago1:33:49

1:33:49

Celebrating the third anniversary of Yesshift with a few topics! An icebreaker topic Dan came up with is the question of what one ABWH song we'd each have liked played on the Union Tour. Then we'll touch on July birthdays by talking about what Peter Banks era Yes songs we'd like to see on a new tour as a nod to him, notable Igor Khoroshev keyboard …

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Charcoal Grace by Caligula's Horse 18:36

1M ago18:36

18:36

Steven gives a little update on activities and talks about the experiencing of playing his vinyl copy of the Caligula's Horse album Charcoal Grace! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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News Desk Edition - Nod to Play for Chris 10, Focus 12 Album Review, & More 43:21

2M ago43:21

43:21

Steven talks about some of the latest Yes and related news, sharing thoughts on Play for Chris 10, waxing nostalgic about his first Yes and Asia concert experience, reviewing the upcoming Focus 12 album, and mentioning other releases and touring tidbits! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support…

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Ep 149 - John Mitchell & Harry Whitley Talk About New Asia Heat of the Moment Tour 48:57

2M ago48:57

48:57

John Mitchell and Harry Whitley of the new Asia lineup join us to talk about the Heat of the Moment Tour, which commences July 3rd in North America! They go into connections with and thoughts on John Wetton and Geoff Downes, and how the new lineup of Downes, Mitchell, Whitley, and Virgil Donati came together! Check out the North America tour dates …

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Ep 148 - Patrick Moraz's Playing on Refugee 34:47

2M ago34:47

34:47

In celebration of Patrick Moraz's birthday, Dan and Steven review the self-titled album Refugee! Released in 1974, this album featured Moraz alongside The Nice alumni Brian Davison (drums) and Lee Jackson (bass, guitar, lead vocals). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Soft Machine Records and The Baked Potato Concert Review 39:58

2M ago39:58

39:58

Steven talks about the vinyl records he got from a Soft Machine Show at The Baked Potato, as well as the show itself! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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Ep 147 - Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe at 35 56:02

2M ago56:02

56:02

Join us as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe album titled...Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe! What are your favorites from this album? Any memories of the band? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Emerson, Lake & Palmer Singles 36:57

2M ago36:57

36:57

Continuing to experience vinyls on his recently acquired record player, Steven talks about the Emerson, Lake & Palmer Singles collection, which he's had for a while and finally gotten around to playing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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Ep 146 - AntithesYes Game for Alan White's Birthday 48:48

2M ago48:48

48:48

Dan and Steven remember the late great Yes drummer Alan White on what would've been his 75th birthday. They play a game of AntithhesYes, naming songs that feel like opposites of each other and highlighting Alan's contributions on them. Chime in with opposites that come to mind and how Alan stands out on them! --- Support this podcast: https://podca…

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News Desk Edition - Jazz Sabbath Show Review, Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks' "Shine On," & More 59:24

2M ago59:24

59:24

Steven talks about some news again! The Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks single "Shine On" is out now! But before going into that, Steven touch on other news topics. There's a surprising addition to the Cruise to the Edge lineup, for example, and Bill Bruford will be involved in a conversation in conjunction with the upcoming Progject tour. Steven wil…

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Ep 145 - Richie Castellano of The Band Geeks: True and Working with Jon Anderson 1:10:09

2M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

We are joined by multi-instrumentalist Richie Castellano for a Yesshift interview! Richie has been a member of Blue Öyster Cult for 20 years, and for the past year he's also been playing bass on Yes classics live along with other members of The Band Geeks as they tour with original Yes vocalist Jon Anderson! Jon and the Band Geeks are currently tou…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Future Double Feature 21:41

2M ago21:41

21:41

Before going on a weekend trip, Steven does another instalment of Steven's Vinyl Adventures, sharing his experiences finally playing the vinyl records he owns on a newly acquired record player. This one is a "Future Double Feature," spotlighting both Thank You from the Future by Moon Letters and A Memory of Our Future by Mandoki Soulmates. Steven w…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Yes: Talk 25:51

2M ago25:51

25:51

Steven finally owns a vinyl record player. So now he's beginning a subseries for the podcast titled Steven's Vinyl Adventures. The first album that he's played on this record player is Yes' Talk, part of the 30th anniversary release he ordered here: https://burningshed.com/store/yes Here's the story of his first of various upcoming vinyl experience…

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BONUS - Unboxing Yes' Talk Box Set 30:55

2M ago30:55

30:55

Steven does a live unboxing of the Yes - Talk 30th anniversary box set! You can order it here: https://burningshed.com/store/yes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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Ep 144 - Reviewing Oliver Wakeman's Anam Cara 30:46

3M ago30:46

30:46

Dan and Steven review Oliver Wakeman's new solo album Anam Cara! It has Celtic influences and includes Hayley Griffiths (vocals), Oliver Day (acoustic guitars, mandolin, lute, lap steel), David Mark Pearce (electric guitars), Troy Donockley (whistles, Uilleann pipes), Robert McClung (violin), Mick Allport (saxophone, clarinet), Steve Amadeo (bass),…

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BONUS - Scott Higham Interview on Drum Talk TV 37:57

3M ago37:57

37:57

Scott Higham joins Dan Shinder for a live interview on Drum Talk TV! Scott has worked in the realms of prog rock, pop rock, metal, and musicals. He has worked with Oliver Wakeman, having recently drummed on Oliver's new solo album Anam Cara, and he drummed for Pendragon from 2008-2014! Others he's performed and/or recorded with include Shadowkeep, …

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Ep 143 - May 2024 Birthdays and Anniversaries 59:04

3M ago59:04

59:04

Join us as we celebrate the birthdays of Bill Bruford, Rick Wakeman, and Jay Schellen (all in one go given our schedules) and talk about stuff related to them, including news of the upcoming Fragile and King Crimson USA rereleases coming from Burning Shed, the Songs from Tsongas concert turning 20 this week, and Mirror to the Sky turning a year old…

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Ep 142 - Trevor Rabin Talks About Talk 47:54

3M ago47:54

47:54

Trevor Rabin joins us once again, this time to talk about the 1994 Yes album Talk, his final one with the band, which is having a 30th anniversary re-release. It comes out May 24th, and you can pre-order here: https://burningshed.com/store/yes Check out this fascinating conversation! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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Ep 141 - Miguel Falcão Talks Play for Chris 10 57:26

3M ago57:26

57:26

Miguel Falcão joins us to talk about Play for Chris 10. Every year since the passing of founding Yes bassist Chris Squire, Miguel has been inviting people to celebrate Chris, showcasing videos of tributes whether that be via playing instruments (not just bass) to songs involving Chris, or even just sharing some words about Chris. The deadline for s…

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BONUS - Steven Reviews Mandoki Soulmates' New Album Memory of Our Future 20:12

3M ago20:12

20:12

For Mandoki Monday or Memory Monday, Steven reviews the new Mandoki Soulmates album A Memory of Our Future, which comes out this Friday, May 10th, via Inside Out Music! You can pre-order it here: https://mandokisoulmates.lnk.to/AMemoryOfOurFuture-Bio Mandoki Soulmates features a bunch of all-star musicians! After their successful 30 Years Anniversa…

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BONUS - Steven Recaps Happy Sad Face, Ruth Radelet, and STRFKR Concert 28:10

3M ago28:10

28:10

Steven saw Happy Sad Face, Ruth Radelet, and STRFKR perform at The Bellwether in Los Angeles on May 4th, 2024, the last night of this 30-date of this STRFKR tour. These acts are very well beyond the bounds Yes and prog fans may be familiar with, but Steven had a great time and wants to talk about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo…

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New Asia Lineup and Tour, Yes Tour with Deep Purple, & More - Yesshift News Desk Edition 1:10:34

4M ago1:10:34

1:10:34

There's a lot of news for Steven to cover in this one. First, we acknowledge the passing of keyboardist Mike Pinder. Then there are various topics, some of which involving touring. Apart from Yes touring with Deep Purple, which will be discussed at the end, topics include Wakeman men activities, Kansas live personnel, King Crimson offshoot Beat, a …

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Oliver Wakeman Concert and Storytelling for Drum Talk TV Brilliance (First Half Hour) 31:04

4M ago31:04

31:04

Oliver Wakeman joined us in the Drum Talk TV Brilliance membership site for an exclusive livestream concert and a members-only Q & A on April 20th. That's right, our members get to ask the questions! This is an archive of the first half hour, which we showed live on our social channels. Oliver performed six pieces (four of which are in this version…

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Ep 140 - Benoît David’s Singing on In the Present – Live from Lyon 37:36

4M ago37:36

37:36

Join us as we celebrate Benoît David’s birthday by talking about his singing on In the Present – Live from Lyon and that era of Yes. Have you listened to this live album? Did you get to see him perform live? Check out the videos on the Yesshift Facebook and YouTube pages to see other episodes, many of which with Yes members, alum and others they ha…

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Oliver Wakeman Invites You to Drum Talk TV Brilliance for Live Concert / Q&A Sat. April 20, Noon PDT / 3pm EDT / 8pm UK Time! 1:11

4M ago1:11

1:11

Oliver Wakeman joins us in the Drum Talk TV Brilliance membership site for an exclusive livestream concert and a members only Q & A. That's right, our members get to ask the questions! Our Brilliance membership features not only drummers, but other great musicians as well, and is for all types of music fans. Oliver joins us Saturday, April 20 at No…

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Oliver Wakeman Live Performance and Q&A Coming Sat. April 20th, Noon PDT on Drum Talk TV Brilliance! 1:44

4M ago1:44

1:44

Oliver Wakeman joins us in the Drum Talk TV Brilliance membership site for an exclusive livestream concert and a members only Q & A. That's right, our members get to ask the questions! Our Brilliance membership features not only drummers, but other great musicians as well, and is for all types of music fans. Oliver joins us Saturday, April 20 at No…

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Ep 139 - Steve Howe's All My Yesterdays + Tomorrow: Permanent Dream 49:38

4M ago49:38

49:38

We celebrate Steve Howe’s birthday by talking about his autobiography All My Yesterdays, as well as last year’s release Tomorrow: Permanent Dream, a remastered version of the self-titled album by one of his pre-Yes bands! Relevant Links: Mentioned on the show: Steve Howe Knows I Have His Guitar - https://youtu.be/IxhGsdA9SY8?si=3s3z7kD_DiFH9BP6 ---…

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Ep 138 - Heaven & Earth Review + Yes Live Covers Album News! 15:52

5M ago15:52

15:52

We team up with Kevin Mulryne and Mark Anthony K of Yes Music Podcast to give the Heaven & Earth album a little evaluation. Then we talk about the rumors regarding an upcoming Yes live covers album. Check it out!You can find Yes Music Podcast episodes over at http://yesmusicpodcast.com and check out the Projekt Gemineye catalog over at https://proj…

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News Desk Edition - BREAKING NEWS: Yes - Talk 30th Anniversary Editions 21:43

5M ago21:43

21:43

We have just seen the news that the 1994 Yes album Talk is being reissued May 24th to commemorate its 30th anniversary. Steven talks all about it here!https://www.loudersound.com/news/new-four-disc-box-set-for-great-lost-yes-album-talk-due-in-may --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support…

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Ep 137 - Chatting with Oliver Wakeman: Solo Album Anam Cara Announcement and More 59:37

5M ago59:37

59:37

Oliver Wakeman joins us to chat about what he's been up to lately! In fact, just today, the pre-order link for his new solo album Anam Cara went live here: https://burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman/oliver-wakeman_anam-cara_cd And you can check out the trailer here: https://youtu.be/J2By31JdulQ Releasing on May 17, this is his first new solo album…

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Ep 136 - Talking About Talk 30 Years Later 52:25

5M ago52:25

52:25

Join us as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Yes album TALK! This was the last album to feature the lineup of Jon Anderson, Tony Kaye, Trevor Rabin, Chris Squire, and Alan White. Released 1994, it was produced with newer innovative technology of the time. Share your memories of this album! And check out Steven's review of the album from a wh…

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Stevenstallment - 50 Years with Rush Music 24:00

5M ago24:00

24:00

Taking a little detour, Steven talks a bit about Rush! With their debut album having turned 50 years old, it seems like a good time for him to reflect a bit on Rush and what the band means to him. And check out these other goodies!-Dan and Lou Caldarola (Limelight) discussing Rush on Drum Talk TV's Under the Influence: https://youtube.com/live/9uAc…

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Ep 135 - When Billy Sherwood was the Sixth Musician Onstage 41:04

5M ago41:04

41:04

Happy birthday to Billy Sherwood! We'll be celebrating talking about the times when he was the sixth musician during the tours for Talk, Open Your Eyes, and The Ladder. Any memories you'd like to share? Tune in and chime in! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support…

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Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Releasing New CD + More News - Yesshift News Desk Edition (3/11/24) 32:57

5M ago32:57

32:57

Here's another Yesshift news episode! A big topic which will be covered is the news that Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks are releasing a new CD and doing another US tour. Plus, updates regarding Rick Wakeman's touring, an event featuring Texas-based Yes tribute band Close to the Yes, and more! Rock Beats Cancer event: https://www.facebook.com/event…

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Ep 134 - Derek Shulman (Gentle Giant) in'terview 1:03:18

5M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

Derek Shulman, of Gentle Giant, Polygram records, Atco Records, and Roadrunner Records joins Steven and Dan to talk music and the music business. He was instrumental in signing so many amazing bands, that you all have banged your heads to, tapped your toes, too, swiveled your hips, too, and stumbled down the hall too Bon Jovi, Dream Theater, and so…

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Ep 133 - Chris Squire's Vocals 36:54

5M ago36:54

36:54

Join us in remembering the late great Chris Squire’s birthday as we have a conversation focusing on his singing! What are your favorite Chris Squire vocal moments? Are there any songs you think he could’ve sung lead either for a section or their entirety? Chime in as we celebrate this amazing musician! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s…

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Bonus - John Weathers (Gentle Giant) Interview on Drum Talk TV 48:01

6M ago48:01

48:01

Here's another bonus release for the Yesshift feed, with Dan interviewing John Weathers of Gentle Giant on Drum Talk TV! John Weathers most known as the longest sitting drummer for Gentle Giant joins Dan for his first Drum Talk TV interview! John was also with Eyes of Blue, Man, Buzzy Linhart, Big Sleep, Graham Bond with Magick, The Neutrons, Peter…

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Bonus - Harvey Lee (Author of Backstage Pass) Interview with Dan on Drum Talk TV 50:55

6M ago50:55

50:55

Dan Shinder welcomes Harvey, author of "Backstage Pass | 50% Rock & Roll 50% Business, 100% True!" This book is a MUST for any musician and music fan who loves the peek behind the curtain into what makes the music business tick, from stage to business office. He worked in the biz from schlepper to roadie to FOH engineer, studio producer, manager an…

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Ep 132 - When Oliver Wakeman Played with Strawbs 30:07

6M ago30:07

30:07

Join Dan and Steven for a celebration of Oliver Wakeman's birthday and a conversation about the time he was with Strawbs, another one of his dad's old bands! Did you ever get to see Strawbs with Oliver in the lineup? He was on the 2009 album Dancing to the Devil’s Beat and joined them live that year, even appearing on a couple tracks from the live …

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Bonus - Steven Reviews His First 2024 Concerts (Earthside, Caligula's Horse, Fake Band Practice) 53:55

6M ago53:55

53:55

Steven talks mainly about the first concerts he's attended in 2024, which featured Earthside, Caligula's Horse, and Fake Band Practice. And maybe also sprinkling a bit about Yes/prog news. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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Bonus - Book Review: Backstage Pass by Harvey Lee 20:37

6M ago20:37

20:37

Steven provides a review of the memoir Backstage Pass by Harvey Lee, which comes out February 14th. You can order it from various outlets listed here: https://harvey-lee.com/book Harvey has had a fascinating life within the music business and even within the video game industry, and you can read all about it in this gripping book! Update: This epis…

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