Joe Luca, keyboardist and band leader of Awaken: The Music of Yes, joins the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast to discuss their upcoming show on Sept. 5 at the Key West Theater.
Luca discusses how he and his band embarked on the journey of preserving the legacy of Yes, as they tour and perform the legendary band’s songs that span more than three decades. This is one of those interviews that peeks behind the curtain of professional entertainers with a passion for music. And you’ll see and hear why this is a can’t miss show as the band hits Key West in the coming days.
Yes is one of those bands whose songs you don’t realize you know until you hear them. For example, remember, “Owner of a Lonely Heart?” That’s Yes.
The original band Yes was an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968 by lead singer Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Peter Banks, keyboardist Tony Kaye and drummer Bill Bruford. The band underwent numerous lineup changes throughout its history, during which 20 musicians have been full-time members.
