With so much material to choose from; how does the band choose its song list and keep things fresh?
We ourselves do close to two hours and the whole show is about three and a half to four hours," he explained. "We've all got a pretty good handle on what we should be doing and we all analyze it and then we all submit our input and we come up with a list and we go from there."
Countless shows, repetition of the vast YES catalog and the sheer undertaking of playing what the people want to hear can create moments on stage that are perhaps less than stellar; how does the band handle these occasions? White chuckled a bit as he stated the obvious, "Sometimes we all make mistakes, you might not always hear them; sometimes they're so simple that they never should've happened in the first place. We're only human and to perform at that level every night; we do it as close as we can."
Now that the rehearsals are done and the tour is underway, White is looking forward to seeing his old friends, band mates and performing for the crowds once again.
"There are four band's on this tour; we are the headliners, we have John Lodge of The Moody Blues who will do a Moody Blues set and then some of his own music, Asia, Carl Palmer is opening the show with his ELP Experience; it's going to be a great tour."
To discover more about the "Royal Affair Tour" please visit www.yesworld.com.
That's it for this week! Please continue to support live and original music and until next week....ROCK ON!
This week's event listings
Arts Council of Princeton 102 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-8777
Thurs. 10 a.m. Farm Market and "Summer Courtyard Concert Series
Sat. 7:30 p.m. "The Music of Richard Rodgers" feat. Katie Welsh w/ pianist David Pearl. $15
Artworks Trenton 19 Everett Alley Trenton
(609) 394-9436
Sat. 3 p.m./Sun. 3 p.m. "Art All Night"
Bill's Olde Tavern 2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Thurs. 9 p.m. Trivia
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Ages 21+
Blend Bar & Bistro 911 Highway 33 Hamilton
(609) 245-8887
Sun. 7 p.m. Karaoke
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia Jam
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke
Bordentown Elks 11 Amboy Road Bordentown
(609) 298-2085
Sat. 8 p.m. Soul Cruisers. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., $25 (advance)
Bowman's Tavern 1600 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2972
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Glenn McClelland Trio
Fri. (4 p.m.) Ottmar (8 p.m.) Bob Egan
Sat. 7 p.m. Dave Dales Trio
Sun. (12 p.m.) Ottmar (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Mon. 6 p.m. Andy Prescott
Tues. 6 p.m. Ed Wilson
Wed. 6 p.m. Lorenzo
Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room 19 E. Union Street Burlington
(609) 733-3562
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Mike Phills
Sat. 10 p.m. Gypsy Mother
Wed. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics
Broken Goblet Brewing 2500 State Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 812-5653
Fri. 8 p.m. Moot Davis, Drew & the Blue
Sat. 2 p.m. "Summer Kick Off Showcase" feat. Stolen Rhodes, The Parsnip Revolt, Nakama, Mr PayDay, The Boastfuls, Oblivion Her Majesty, Frank Viele, Kyle Herring Music, Louis Middleton.
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo
Brother's Pizza871 Highway 33 Hamilton
(609) 586-2727
Wed. 6 p.m. The DoH's
Bruno's Bicycles, One Sweet Ride19 South Main Street Allentown
(609) 208-0544
Fri. 7 p.m. Sideways Willy / Lara Grant
Caffe Galleria 23 North Union Street Lambertville
(609) 397-2400
Fri. 7 p.m. Leah Marie Ful
Candlelight Lounge 24 Passaic Street Trenton
(609) 695-9612
Thurs. 6 p.m. Thursday Night Blues Jam
Sat. 3 p.m. (TBA) $10 (cover charge/$10 Minimum includes buffet)
Tues. 6 p.m. "Tuesday Jazz Jam" Open Session feat. James Stewart / Tom Littwin Trios. $5 (Lite appetizers)
Championship Bar 931 Chambers street Trenton
(609) 396-5457
Mon. 8 p.m. "Art Chill Night"
Tuesday 8 p.m. "Jam Night" Hosted by Nikki & Caleb
Chickie's & Pete's
183 US Highway 130 North Bordentown
(609) 298-9182
Tues. 8 p.m. Acoustic Music Night
Wed. 9 p.m. Quizzo Trivia
City Streets 510 Highway 130 South East Windsor
(609) 426-9400
Mon. 9 p.m. "Malibu Mondays"
Tues. 9 p.m. Trivia w/ Jessie & Chelsea
Wed. 6:30 p.m. "Wine Down Wednesdays" w/ Rich Genoval
Clubhouse at Mountain View 850 Bear Tavern Road Ewing
(609) 771-0400
Wed. 5:30 p.m. Ernie White
COARadio.com 125 South Main Street Hightstown
(609) 241-7103
Sun. 7 p.m. "Rock On Radio" feat. Carl Chesna
Continental Tavern 2 North Main Street Yardley, PA
(215) 493-9191
Fri. 9 p.m. Acoustic Martin
Sat. 9 p.m. The Idle Woodsman
Cook A.A. 411 Hobart Avenue Hamilton
(609) 586-5117
Fri. 6 p.m. The "Blue Eyed Balladeer" Returns
Cooper's Riverview 50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300
Thurs. 9 p.m. "Thirsty Thursday" w/ DJ Jimmy Giambrone. Ages 21+ (Ladies free before 10 p.m. w/ college ID)
Fri. (3 p.m.) Paradise Happy Hour (7 p.m.) Kindred Spirit
Sat. 8 p.m. El Ka Bong
Sun. 11 a.m. "Father's Day Sunday Steak Brunch"
Curly's at the Nest 1492 Woodbourne Road Levittown, PA
(267) 639-0707
Fri. 7 p.m. Scattershot
Dacey's Pub 215 West Philadelphia Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-4838
Fri. 7 p.m. Jimmy Siesser
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo
Diamond's of Hamilton 661 Route 33 Hamilton
(609) 981-7900
Fri. 5 p.m. Joanna Noelle Caruso
Wed. 6 p.m. Tony Malandro
Dog & Bull Brew House 810 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13) Croydon, PA.
(215) 788-2855
Fri. 9 p.m. Courtney Coletti
Sat. (11 a.m.) "Saturday Brunch" feat. Keli Vale (9 p.m) The Paper Snakes
Sun. 11 a.m. "Sunday Brunch" feat. Mikey Raggz
Tues. 7 p.m. 90's Trivia
Ernie's Tavern9 Main Street Robbinsville
(609) 259-3876
Sat. 4 p.m. The Williamsboy
Freddies Tavern
12 Railroad Avenue Ewing
(609) 882-0978
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Country Night" Hosted by Jeremy Line Dance. (FREE event)
Sat. 9 p.m. "Comedy Show Saturday" Hosted by Jonny Smallwood feat. Mike Sicoli, Buda the Comedian.
Tues. 8 p.m. Comedy Open Mic Hosted by Jonny Smallwood. (FREE admission)
Friendly's1031 Washington Boulevard Robbinsville
(609) 426-9203
Fri. 9:30 p.m. "Friendly's After Dark" w/ The Suspects
German American Society 215 Uncle Pete's Road Hamilton
(609) 585-5200
Fri. 7 p.m. "Fire Pit Friday" feat. The Williamsboy
Greenhouse 90 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1657
Fri. 9 p.m. Slam Piece
Sat. 9 p.m. Love;ight
Sun. 1 p.m. Other Guys
Tues. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Sam Ryan Music
Grounds For Sculpture 80 Sculptors way Hamilton
(609) 586-0616
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Sing Along with Sculpture" w/ Seward Johnson
Grover's Mill Coffee House Princeton-Hightstown Road Princeton Junction
(609) 716-8771
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Open Mic. Hosted by Anker
Halo Pub 4617 Nottingham Way Hamilton Square
(609) 586-1811
Sat. 7 p.m. Liam Sutcliffe Trio
Hamilton Tap & Grill 557 US Route 130 North Hamilton
(609) 905-0925
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Tues. 8 p.m.Trivia Challenge
Havana New Hope
105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Full Grown Men
Fri. (8:30 p.m.) Jumper (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. (3 p.m.) "My Brothers House Benefit for Veterans" (8:30 p.m.) Mush Mouth. $8 (12 a.m.) DJ Dance Party
Mon. (10 p.m.) "Lipstick Mondays" Drag Show. (12 a.m.) Karaoke
Tues. 8 p.m. Funk 'N' Blues Jam Hosted by Sidewinder Blues Band
Wed. 8 p.m. "Local Original Music Showcase" Hosted by Pat Foran feat. Rick Franklin, Corey Ross Jenkinson
Hopewell Theater 5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell
(609) 466-1964
Sat. 8 p.m. A Tribute to Aretha Franklin w/ "Sara Dash." $52.25, $53.85, $55.98
Hopewell Valley Bistro & Inn 15 East Broad Street Hopewell
(609) 466-9889
Fri. 8 p.m. Open Mic. Night
Hopewell Valley Vineyards 46 Yard Avenue Pennington
(609) 737-4465
Thurs. 6 p.m. Dan Kassel
Fri. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. John & Carm
Sat. 6 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat.
Sun. 2 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Ashley Pettet
Hurricane Jacks Bar and Grill 7759 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(267) 914-4517
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paul Kircher
Fri. 9 p.m. The Fredz
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula & Sam
Irish Rover Station House 1033 Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA
(215) 970-5412
Fri. 9:30 p.m. DJ Entertainment
Sun. 3 p.m. "Chill Sunday Acoustic Afternoon"
Iron Plow Vineyards 26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 6 p.m. Gregg Parker
Sat. 2 p.m. John & Carm
Sun. 1 p.m. "Cabernet & Cabaret" feat. Bob O & Beth Tinnon
Ivy Tavern 3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton
(609) 888-1435
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke
Fri. 9 p.m. Asylum Choir
Sat. 9 p.m. Ernie White Band
All shows 21+
Jake's Eatery 869 Bustleton Pike Richboro, PA
(215) 322-6787
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Ladies Night"
Wed. 8 p.m. Trivia Night
Jimmy's Firestone American Grill 140 Route 130 South Bordentown
(609) 291-0200
Thurs. 8 p.m. "Bar Games and Trivia"
John & Peter's 96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa
(215) 862-5981
Thurs. 9 p.m. Dyado
Fri. 9 p.m. The Levee Drivers, Ali Awan
Sat. (3 p.m.) Trip Dogs (9:30 p.m.) Finding Feebas, Fake Pockets, Bohemians
Sun. (3 p.m.) (TBA) (9:30 p.m.) Trio of Madness
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational
All shows 21+
Killarney's Publick House 1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166
Thurs. 5 p.m. Jon Savage Trio
Fri. (5 p.m.) Joanna Caruso (10 p.m.) Recklesstown
Sun. 4 p.m. Joanna Caruso
Mon. 7 p.m. "Paint Nite"
Wed. 8 p.m. Drop the Beat Bingo
Laurita Winery 85 Archertown Road New Egypt
(609) 752-0200
Thurs. 7 p.m. "Applaud Our Kids" Fundraiser
Fri. 7 p.m. Awesome 80's dance Party"
Sat. 1 p.m. The Half Brothers
Sun. 11:30 a.m. "Father's Day Pig Roast / Corn Hole Tournament" (1 p.m.) Pennington Station Band
Wed. 6 p.m. "Girls Night Out"
Lawrenceville Main Street17 Phillips Avenue Lawrenceville
(609) 219-9300
Sat. 12 p.m. Weeden Park "Spring Arts Festival." (Corner of Main St./ Craven Ln.)
Logan Inn
10 West Ferry Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2300
Thurs. 6 p.m. Rob Tait
Fri. 7 p.m. Sammy Flow
Sat. 7:30 p.m. John Beacher
Sun. 11 a.m. "Jazz Brunch" feat. Dave Dales Trio
Mamma Rosa's 572 Klockner Road Hamilton
(609) 588-5454
Sat. 6 p.m. Deb & Mike
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke
Marcellos Coal Fired Restaurant & Pizza 206 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 298-8360
Sun. 10 a.m. "Blues Brunch"
McGuinn's Place 1781 Brunswick Avenue Lawrence
(609) 392-0599
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Ages 21+
McStews Irish Sports Pub 5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 949-9570
Thurs. 10 p.m. "Beer Pong Night"
Sat. 9 p.m. 44 Fridays
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo hosted by Mike
Wed. 9 p.m. "Karaoke Time" w/ Kirchner Entertainment
Mercer County Park Festival Grounds Hughes Drive/Old Trenton Road West Windsor
(609) 448-1947
Sat. 11 a.m. "Mercer County Cultural Festival"
Millhill Basement 300 S. Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-1600
Fri. 9 p.m. When Particles Collide, Joy On Fire, Tim Hoh Jr., Alpha Rabbit.
Sat. 9 p.m. Boob Sweat, Kiwi Army, The Looms. Ages 21+, $5
Tues. 10 p.m. "Local Artist" Hip Hop, Experimental EDM and Bass Music Showcase
New Hope Winery 6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA
(215) 794-2331
Fri. 8 p.m. Eaglemania. Doors open at 7 p.m., $39
Sat. 3 p.m./8 p.m. Herman's Hermits w/ Peter Noone. Doors open an hour prior, $70
New Jersey WeedMan's Joint 322 East State Street Trenton
(609) 437-0898
Sun. (2 p.m.) "Old School Sunday" (4:20 p.m.) "Sugar Magnolia Sundaze"
Wed. 8 p.m. "420 Game Night"
Nook's PourHouse 2043 Route 130 South Florence
(609) 447-0927
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia Tuesday w/ Quizoholics
Nottingham Tavern 9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square
(609) 587-6623
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis
Fri. 9 p.m. Frank & Rich
Sat. 9 p.m. Kindred Spirit
Ages 21+
Old Town Pub 135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 8 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Fri. 9 p.m. Radio Fiction
Sat. 9 p.m. Tour de Force Trio
Old York Cellars (Quakerbridge Tasting Room)
3320 Brunswick Pike (US Rte 1) Lawrence
(609) 799-2707
Fri. 5 p.m. Milan Lazistan
Sat. 4 p.m. George Becker
Palermo's Of Hamilton 310 Klockner Road Hamilton
(609) 838-7979
Thurs. 8 p.m. Karaoke
All shows 21 +
Patriots Crossing 1339 River Road Titusville
(609) 737-2780
Thurs. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night w/ Sean Cavalier
Sat. 8 p.m. Paul Plumeri Blues Band
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo"
Princeton Public Library 65 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-9529
Fri. 7 p.m. "Dancing Under The Stars"
Randy Now's Man Cave
134 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 424-3766
Sat. 9 p.m. Steve Forbert. (SOLD OUT check for ticket availability)
River Cat Cafe` 142 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1008
Mon. 6 p.m. "Monday Night Jazz"
Roebling Wire Works 675 South Clinton Avenue Trenton
Sat. 3 p.m. - Sun. 3 p.m. (24 Hours) "Art All Night" (FREE admission)
Rossi's Bar & Grill 2110 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 890-2004
Thurs. 7 p.m. Monk, Monk and Kramer
Salt Creek Grille 1 Rockingham Row Princeton
(609) 419-4200
Fri. 8 p.m. Joel Zelnik
Sat. 8 p.m. Jerry Topinka
Small World Coffee 14 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-4377 x2
Sat. 8 p.m. The Rick Fiori Jazz Trio
Starbucks Coffee (Trenton Community Store)
102 South Warren Street Trenton
(609) 393-0261
Sat. 3 p.m. Open Mic
1867 Sanctuary 101 Scotch Road Ewing
(609) 392-6409
Fri. 8 p.m. The Monika Ryan Experience. $20
Sat. 8 p.m. "2019 Age of Industry Tour" w/ Patrick Bamburak, Walter Parks, Conor Peacock. $20
Sun. (3 p.m.) Sue Maskaleris, Jeff Raheb, Julian Raheb. $20 (7:30 p.m.) Ghost Trees. $20
Wed. 8 p.m. Frozen Treats. $20
Tara's Tavern 1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown
(609) 286-2300
Fri. 10 p.m. Nami Lane
Sat. 10 p.m. Ted Hammock & The Pickles
Tavern On The Lake 101 Main Street Hightstown
(609) 426-9345
Fri. 9 p.m. After The Flood
Sat. 9 p.m. Quartet Of Catastrophe
Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke Night
Temperance House 5 South State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 944-8050
Thurs. 7 p.m. Blues Open Mic Hosted by Steve Guyger
Tues. 7 p.m. Quizzo
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road Princeton
(609) 924-2310
Sun. 2 p.m. "Winery Sunday Music Series" feat. Jerry Monk & Jim Matlack
Tessara's 812 Route 33 Hamilton
(609) 584-1700
Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke
The Birdhouse Center For The Arts 7 North Main Street Lambertville
(215) 681-4660
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Not Just Nyckleharpa Orchestra
The Cool Cricket 216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 9 p.m. Union
The Cure Insurance Center 81 Hamilton Ave. Trenton
(609) 656-3200
Check website for upcoming events
The Dubliner 34 North Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1816
Fri. 8 p.m. Na Bodach
Sat. 7 p.m. Gabriel Donohue
Sun. 2 p.m. David Falcone
The Five Four Bar & Grill 8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 547-5525
Wed. 7 p.m. "Lyrical Conundrums" w/ Cara & Righteous
The HOB Tavern 146 Second Street Bordentown
(609) 291-7020
Fri. 8 p.m. DJ Entertainment
Tues 9 p.m. Open Mic. Night
The Ivy Inn 248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Thurs. 10 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Rockin' Ron
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Bob E Luv
Sat. 10 p.m. DJ Darius The 1st
Tues. 8 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv
Wed. 10 p.m. "Wednesday Wheel Night Spin To Win Karaoke" w/ DJ Rockn Ron
The Pines Tavern 6217 North Radcliffe Street Bristol, PA
(215) 788-1659
Sun. 3 p.m. "Sunday Funday"
The Record Collector 358 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 324-0880
Fri. 8 p.m. Billy Hector Experience. All ages, Doors open at 7:30 p.m., $20 (Advance)
The Roost 181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke
The Sticky Wicket 2465 South Broad Street Hamilton
(609) 439-0007
Thurs. 9 p.m. "Throwback Thursday" w/ DJ Chillio
Fri. 9 p.m. Einstein Bridge
Tues. 7 p.m. Karaoke
The Sycamore Grill 255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA
(215) 908-6326
Thurs. 8 p.m. Acoustic Dead and Friends
Fri. 8 p.m. Go Hamm
Sat. 8 p.m. Undercover The Peoples Band
Sun. 3 p.m. Jamie Stem
The Union Firehouse 18 Washington Street Mount Holly
(609) 288-6491
Thurs. (4 p.m.) Happy Hour w/ Modern Mojo Acoustic (7 p.m.) "Local Thursday"
Fri. (4 p.m.) Acoustic Happy Hour w/ Class A Kings (7 p.m.) Pink Floyd Tribute w/ "Phloyd (Performing "Animals" and "Wish You Were Here" in their entirety). Ages 21+, doors open at 7 p.m., $10 (advance)
Sat. 8 p.m. "Karaoke Party of the Year" feat. DJ Chuck Coverly
Sun. 5 p.m. The little BIG Band Lounge Revival. Hosted by Jason Pollock. $5
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Open Jam w/ Blue Light Digital Sound
Third State Brewing 352 High Street Burlington
(609) 387-1620
Fri. 7 p.m. Open Mic w/ John Johnson
Tir Na Nog 1324 Hamilton Avenue Trenton
(609) 392-2554
Sun. 3 p.m. "Irish Sessions" w/ Billy O'Neal
All Shows 21+
Trenton Buzz 702 Pine Street Trenton
(609) 392-6000
Fri. 8 p.m. Live Band & Open Mic.
Sat. 10 p.m. "Buzzed Saturdays" w/ Bockman
Trenton Social 449 South Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-7777
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Happy Hour" Hosted by Jay Kountree
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night
Triumph Brewing Company (New Hope, Pa. Location)
400 Union Square New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-8300
Thurs. 8 p.m. Trivia
Fri.10 p.m. Stranger Than Normal. $5 (cover charge)
Sat.10 p.m. Anders & Friends. $5 (cover charge)
Sun. 7 p.m. Open Stage
All shows 21+
Wildflowers Inn 2572 Pennington Road Pennington
(609) 773-2392
Sat. 9 p.m. Acoustic Rock Night
Mon. 9 p.m. "Moonshine Mondays" Trivia
Working Dog Winery 610 Windsor Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Sat. 1 p.m. "Live Music and Food Trucks" feat. Acoustic Road
Yardley Inn Restaurant & Bar 82 East Afton Avenue Yardley, PA
(215) 493-3800
Sat. 8 p.m. Dan Ward
Danny Coleman is a veteran musician and writer from central New Jersey. He hosts a weekly radio program entitled 'Rock On Radio' airing Sunday evenings at 7:00pm EST on ThePenguinRocks.com where he features indie/original bands and solo artists.
