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Rush v. Dirk, Pratt, & Lerxst
« on: August 28, 2012, 02:55:37 PM »
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=16371.0

Well folks, it's a week and a half until opening night so I came to say goodbye and realized we could use a new thread. It's been nearly a decade's long hope of mine to see the opening night of a Rush tour and next Friday that becomes reality. Going to be staying out of here to avoid all the rumored setlists because you never know when one could be the right one. I'll be travelling all day Saturday the 8th, but will have a full report on the 9th for everyone!
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Re: Rush v. Dirk, Pratt & Lerxst
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2012, 03:16:44 PM »
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Re: Rush v. Dirk, Pratt & Lerxst
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2012, 03:28:32 PM »
AWE HELL YEAH!!

Nick in a little over a week, I will see Rush on their opening night of the tour for the 3rd. time.


HELL YEAH!!
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Re: Rush v. Dirk, Pratt & Lerxst
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2012, 03:39:10 PM »
Why is Alex listed last in the thread title?? :censored :censored

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Re: Rush v. Dirk, Pratt & Lerxst
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2012, 03:53:17 PM »
Going to see them in Dallas in November!
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« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2012, 03:53:34 PM »
Why is Alex listed last in the thread title?? :censored :censored

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Re: Rush v. Dirk, Pratt & Lerxst
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2012, 05:41:23 PM »
I may go to one of the last three Texas dates....but I'm worried about Geddy's voice at that point.
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Re: Rush v. Dirk, Pratt & Lerxst
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2012, 05:44:06 PM »
I really want to see them on this tour. I don't know if I'll be able to make it though. :(
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« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2012, 06:25:30 PM »
Rush: a pretty good band

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Re: Rush v. Dirk, Pratt & Lerxst
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2012, 07:00:58 PM »
I'll be seeing them in a few weeks, very excited!!

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Re: Rush v. Dirk, Pratt & Lerxst
« Reply #11 on: August 28, 2012, 07:22:36 PM »
This will be my 29th time seeing them but I know Ytse and Tick have seen them more.  Can't wait to see how they incorporate the string section.
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Re: Rush v. Dirk, Pratt & Lerxst
« Reply #12 on: August 28, 2012, 07:31:30 PM »
Sad that I can't see them this tour.  Hopefully they'll come a little closer (and I'll have money) for the inevitable 2nd leg.

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Re: Rush v. Dirk, Pratt & Lerxst
« Reply #13 on: August 28, 2012, 09:07:42 PM »
I really want to see them on this tour. I don't know if I'll be able to make it though. :(
Feel for you, the nearest show is 2 and a half hours away and tickets start at 80-something bucks.
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Re: Rush v. Dirk, Pratt & Lerxst
« Reply #14 on: August 29, 2012, 09:44:53 AM »
Why is Alex listed last in the thread title?? :censored :censored

Save the best for last! :tup

I can guess I can accept that. :lol :biggrin:

I may go to one of the last three Texas dates....but I'm worried about Geddy's voice at that point.

Me too, but considering my show is in the first few weeks, we should get him before his voice is wearing down over the course of the tour.  Hopefully.

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Re: Rush v. Dirk, Pratt & Lerxst
« Reply #15 on: August 30, 2012, 06:37:47 AM »
I'm looking forward to some more European tour dates, hoping that I will finally get to see Rush live for once.

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Re: Rush v. Dirk, Pratt & Lerxst
« Reply #16 on: August 30, 2012, 05:45:22 PM »
I would love to see them on this tour... I don't know if it's going to happen, maybe the seond leg.
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Re: Rush v. Dirk, Pratt & Lerxst
« Reply #17 on: August 31, 2012, 07:58:43 PM »
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down'.” - Bob Newhart
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Re: Rush v. Dirk, Pratt & Lerxst
« Reply #18 on: August 31, 2012, 08:14:32 PM »
Where is opening night?
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
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« Reply #19 on: August 31, 2012, 08:18:49 PM »
Manchester NH.  15 minutes from my house.


I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down'.” - Bob Newhart
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« Reply #20 on: August 31, 2012, 08:21:55 PM »
Awesome! Lucky bastard! :lol
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
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« Reply #21 on: August 31, 2012, 08:25:00 PM »
On a Friday night too!  WOOT!!


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« Reply #22 on: August 31, 2012, 08:27:55 PM »
Old man happy scream!
Better take your teeth out first before you shoot them accross the room! :D
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« Reply #23 on: August 31, 2012, 08:35:26 PM »
More punch another hole on the belt. 


So 29th time for me since my first in 1984.  GUP tour.  Still have every tourbook,


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« Reply #24 on: August 31, 2012, 09:07:39 PM »
Nice collection  :tup

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« Reply #25 on: August 31, 2012, 10:40:08 PM »
Was hoping to see them in LA, but can't anymore. :( Hope they visit Red Rocks again next leg!

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Re: Rush v. Dirk, Pratt & Lerxst
« Reply #26 on: September 02, 2012, 04:02:42 AM »
I'm looking forward to some more European tour dates, hoping that I will finally get to see Rush live for once.
I don't think that we will see more european dates. Guess you will have to travel to see them live. Just like me.
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« Reply #27 on: September 03, 2012, 12:40:10 PM »
So my buddy is driving in Manchester NH, (He lives there) and he's next to Verizon Wireless Arena and sees Tony Geranios (Jack Secret for all the Rush nerds like me) walk across the street so Rush must have rented out the arena so they can run through their setlist with the stage show.  My friend is now wanting to find out where Rush is staying.

We revert back to our 16 year old selves. :lol
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« Reply #28 on: September 03, 2012, 12:45:59 PM »
Ah, so your friends is one of those people who has made Neil Peart wary of meeting fans, eh? ;)

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« Reply #29 on: September 03, 2012, 01:19:25 PM »
And Kev my buddy is a drummer so you know he is. :lol

We stalked Geddy on the Power Windows tour up in Maine.  He was gracious enough to stop and talk to us for 5 minutes.  I was so nervous I forgot I had a pen in my pocket to sign my ticket stub with. :lol
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« Reply #30 on: September 05, 2012, 04:28:39 PM »
I guess that means Rush is there (haven't been keeping up with that.) That means the dress rehearsal is tomorrow night.

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« Reply #31 on: September 05, 2012, 04:33:47 PM »
Another funny story ytse.  I have a friend who is a pharmacist in Manchester NH.  Some guy told him he's just started a tour and needs something to help him sleep while on the buss.  It's too bumpy he told him.  My buddy asked if he was with Rush and he told him yes.  He pulled out his ticket for Friday and the guy told him to give him his name and he will have two great seats for him waiting at the box office under my bud's name.

How cool is that?!
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« Reply #32 on: September 05, 2012, 05:29:13 PM »
Another funny story ytse.  I have a friend who is a pharmacist in Manchester NH.  Some guy told him he's just started a tour and needs something to help him sleep while on the buss.  It's too bumpy he told him.  My buddy asked if he was with Rush and he told him yes.  He pulled out his ticket for Friday and the guy told him to give him his name and he will have two great seats for him waiting at the box office under my bud's name.

How cool is that?!

Very cool!

The world is a very special place when Rush hits town.

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« Reply #33 on: September 05, 2012, 05:39:18 PM »
Another funny story ytse.  I have a friend who is a pharmacist in Manchester NH.  Some guy told him he's just started a tour and needs something to help him sleep while on the buss.  It's too bumpy he told him.  My buddy asked if he was with Rush and he told him yes.  He pulled out his ticket for Friday and the guy told him to give him his name and he will have two great seats for him waiting at the box office under my bud's name.

How cool is that?!

sweet  ;D

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« Reply #34 on: September 05, 2012, 07:16:23 PM »
The one thing I really love about the first show is I have no temptation of look on the "Interwebs" to see the set list.  I'm going in like a teen in the 80's.
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down'.” - Bob Newhart
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