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Awaken Performs the Music of Yes at The Suffolk

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The Suffolk presents “Awaken: The Music of Yes” on  May 2. COURTESY THE SUFFOLK

The Suffolk presents “Awaken: The Music of Yes” on May 2. COURTESY THE SUFFOLK

authorStaff Writer on Apr 23, 2025

The Suffolk presents “Awaken: The Music of Yes” on Friday, May 2, at 8 p.m. Since their creation in 2018, Awaken has been hailed as the most authentic live Yes show in the world, providing a dramatic musical experience that is guaranteed to impress even the most critical and passionate Yes fans.

By combining elements from the original studio recordings along with the inspirational power of past live Yes performances, Awaken provides a truly authentic and dramatic musical experience performing the songs exactly as fans remember them. Every song is researched, analyzed and dissected to create arrangements celebrating Yes’ golden age; providing a dramatic musical experience that will impress even the most critical and passionate Yes fans. Each Awaken set is crafted to take the concertgoer on a specific journey: be it a selection of hits and fan favorites, a particular album or a specific theme.

Even Jon Anderson, the founder and lead vocalist of Yes, said of Awaken, “You’re damn good … such dedication … thanks a zillion to you chaps. Very grateful.”

Tickets are $39 to $69 at thesuffolk.org. The Suffolk is at 118 East Main Street in Riverhead.

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