Plans were being made for a big concert to film and record for release. At one point they thought about NYC or Philadelphia. Steve Howe spends a great deal of time in SLO, meeting with Jon and writing new music. Fan clubs were contacted to sell tickets to club members for two shows with about a ten day notice. Also at this time Atlantic Records exec's were visiting Yes at rehearsal and making offers to the group, which were being turned down.
Rehearsals wind down for the concerts and everyone sounded sharp and upbeat.
The two concerts were to take place on a Tuesday and Wednesday night with a full stage rehearsal to take place on the Monday night before. Some of the fan clubs were going to be allowed in on the Monday night concert rehearsal with some friends. But then someone thought about opening it up to the public and charge for it. But they were overruled and tickets went on sale at Boo Boo's Records. When hearing of this it only made Steve and Rick more upset.