Rush v. Dirk, Pratt, & Lerxst

[MoraWintersoul]

Didn't realize there were still some Rush virgins around here.

*raises hand* and I will probably remain such until they show up here, which is not likely to happen. The only band for which I'd be able to overcome my fear of traveling long distances is Dream Theater. And they won't even be touring Europe until late this year or early next year and I am already preparing myself mentally for that because I need all that time to prepare

[philmcson]

Didn't realize there were still some Rush virgins around here.

*raises hand* and I will probably remain such until they show up here, which is not likely to happen. The only band for which I'd be able to overcome my fear of traveling long distances is Dream Theater. And they won't even be touring Europe until late this year or early next year and I am already preparing myself mentally for that because I need all that time to prepare

So, someone's going to miss the Maiden show in Zagreb.... 

[MoraWintersoul]

Didn't realize there were still some Rush virgins around here.

*raises hand* and I will probably remain such until they show up here, which is not likely to happen. The only band for which I'd be able to overcome my fear of traveling long distances is Dream Theater. And they won't even be touring Europe until late this year or early next year and I am already preparing myself mentally for that because I need all that time to prepare

So, someone's going to miss the Maiden show in Zagreb.... 

That one is not up to me, but up to my friends

[The King in Crimson]

Wow!

Didn't realize there were still some Rush virgins around here. Have fun guys. Every show is special.

I'm seeing Rush for the first time this summer too.

I've always been kinda put off by A) how expensive Rush usually is (for decent seats) plus, B) fact that I'm pretty slow at buying tickets so I'm usually stuck with paying over $100+ for fairly terrible seats and C) I can never seem to get anyone to go along with me.

Thankfully, this year I managed to get someone to tag along with me and find some seats that, while not good, weren't terrible and certainly weren't terribly expensive.

[DebraKadabra]

I didn't see Rush until the Time Machine tour.

[King Postwhore]

I didn't see Rush until 1984.

[DebraKadabra]

 

[Phoenix87x]

I didn't see Rush until the Time Machine tour.

ditto

[Cedar redaC]

I didn't see Rush until the Clockwork Angels tour.

[Orbert]

I didn't see Rush until the Hemispheres tour.

[Lucien]

I wasn't obsessed with Rush until after my Time Machine (my first) concert.

[KevShmev]

I didn't see Rush until the Roll the Bones tour.  And have been obsessed ever since.

[jammindude]

I didn't see Rush until the Hemispheres tour.

With an emphatic greener than Kermit jealousy, I freaking HATE you right now...

 

I was 9 years old when that tour happened.    I wouldn't even discover them until I was 12 (with MP) and not see them live until the Power Window tour when I was 16.

[Orbert]

Yeah, I was just being a dick there.  People were saying how they hadn't seen Rush until relatively recently, and I saw them before some people here were even born.  Fogies have to get their kicks where they can find them.

[King Postwhore]

This fogey is still jealous.

[MoraWintersoul]

Yeah, I was just being a dick there.  People were saying how they hadn't seen Rush until relatively recently, and I saw them before some people here were even born.  Fogies have to get their kicks where they can find them.

You haven't only seen them before I was born, you've seen them more-years-than-I-am-actually-old-right-now-before I was born

[Zydar]

Yeah, I was just being a dick there.  People were saying how they hadn't seen Rush until relatively recently, and I saw them before some people here were even born.  Fogies have to get their kicks where they can find them.

You haven't only seen them before I was born, you've seen them more-years-than-I-am-actually-old-right-now-before I was born

My brain hurts. Thanks, Milena.

[MoraWintersoul]

Yeah, I was just being a dick there.  People were saying how they hadn't seen Rush until relatively recently, and I saw them before some people here were even born.  Fogies have to get their kicks where they can find them.

You haven't only seen them before I was born, you've seen them more-years-than-I-am-actually-old-right-now-before I was born

My brain hurts. Thanks, Milena.

I can make your brain hurt any time, sweetie

[Zydar]

[black_biff_stadler]

Actually Hemispheres was only 14ish years before you were born. Hope I eased some of that envy for ya

[MoraWintersoul]

Actually Hemispheres was only 14ish years before you were born. Hope I eased some of that envy for ya

... to my defense, when I opened the door to a dude who rang this morning, I said "good evening".

[The Letter M]

JUST got home not long ago, so here's my thoughts about the show tonight:
-THEY WERE TIGHT! And not just the band themselves, but the string ensemble too. Every song was perfectly executed, barring a few wrong chords in one or two songs.
-Neil's solos were amazing, and you can tell he's loosened up quite a lot. I think he's also changed them a bit since the last leg.
-Geddy's voice was great, he sounded on the top of his game! He also wore an Orioles shirt during the first set, much to the surprise and joy of Baltimore fans!
-LOVED Alex's solo before "Halo Effect". Very 'pretty'.
-Watching nearly EVERYONE in the arena clapping along to TSOR was just awe-inspiring!

I had to leave before the encore because my ride wasn't feeling well, but in turn, she bought me a sweet 2013 Tour t-shirt! So all was forgiven Those shirts were expensive! Yeesh...

Well, being my first Rush show, I can say I was not at ALL disappointed. They played "Bravado", "Manhattan Project", "Subdivisions", and 9 CA songs. I'm quite happy with the set list we got tonight! I don't mind having TBE over "Middletown Dreams", mostly because we got MP over "Dreamline".

-Marc.

[Phoenix87x]

^^^ That's pretty much exactly how I felt after I saw them on the CA tour

Pretty amazing that a band almost 40 years into their career can still give me an awesome album and one of the best shows of my life.

[The Curious Orange]

Any information regarding their new live (Clockwork Angels) dvd?

It was due out sometime this summer, however the band announced more dates for 2013, so its now been delayed until after the tour ends.

[ZirconBlue]

Show in Raleigh was freaking baller. If I'm being honest, the selfish, ungrateful side of me wishes they would have played some more classic material. Because they only played like five classics, it was only a 10/10 show, instead of an 11/10.

OH YEA AND THEY PLAYED 2112 AHHH

I was at this show, too.  My wife and I took our daughter, for whom this was her first rock concert. 

[snowdog]

I didn't see Rush until the Roll the Bones tour.  And have been obsessed ever since.

I first saw them on the Presto tour but feel pretty much the same.  It's funny looking back.  I remember when I saw them back then thinking how glad I was to see them with them being in the later stages of their career.  23 years later they are still around and going strong.  I'm really looking forward to their show in Denver in August.

[Ben_Jamin]

I didn't see Rush until the Roll the Bones tour.  And have been obsessed ever since.

I first saw them on the Presto tour but feel pretty much the same.  It's funny looking back.  I remember when I saw them back then thinking how glad I was to see them with them being in the later stages of their career.  23 years later they are still around and going strong.  I'm really looking forward to their show in Denver in August.

I might end up going to Denver as well. With that setlist, and them playing Red Sector A w/ strings is too good too miss.

[Mister Gold]

Show in Raleigh was freaking baller. If I'm being honest, the selfish, ungrateful side of me wishes they would have played some more classic material. Because they only played like five classics, it was only a 10/10 show, instead of an 11/10.

OH YEA AND THEY PLAYED 2112 AHHH

I was at this show, too.  My wife and I took our daughter, for whom this was her first rock concert.

Also at this show. And your daughter had one amazing first rock concert, man!

[Lucien]

I'm actually happier that they didn't go nostalgia on us, because they've said that they wouldn't be a nostalgia act until they've stopped making albums. Also they have said they won't stop making albums until they physically can't.

[ColdFireYYZ]

I saw my fourth Rush concert tonight (been a pretty proggy week with RoSFest and now Rush!) and they were as great as I expected them to be. I got The Pass and Dreamline this show, while last fall I got Bravado and Manhattan Project. I haven't been following the setlist changes, so both songs were pleasant surprises, especially The Pass. Where's My Thing? finally completely grabbed me, and I really loved seeing it this time. Since I loved Clockwork Angels, I was very happy hearing those songs again. The one new song that I didn't enjoy live was Wish Them Well. We didn't get that song at my last show, and I thought it would be great live but it just didn't really work for me. Otherewise, minor nitpicky details aside, it was an all-around great show, and the three hours flew by as always. This was my mom's first Rush show, and even though she didn't like all the songs, she said she enjoyed it mostly because of Neil. 

[Nick]

I've seen the A setlist twice now and the B setlist once, so come Hershey next month I'm hoping for the B (your) setlist again.

[ytserush]

I didn't see Rush until the Hemispheres tour.

Power Windows Tour for me and I've been making up for lost time ever since.




I passed on the planned AC show for a number of reasons. No decent seats for decent prices, eight hours in the car round trip with a low grade fever and a sinus infection.

Of course the final nail in tne coffin was the predicted expectaion that I'd hear Limelight in set.

It's all good though. I WILL have a fantastic affordable seat for Hershey and maybe have enough money for some more swag.

[Nick]

How is Limelight a deal breaker? It's a great song, but I'm sure you've heard it 23525 times live already and chances are it will come back every night on future tours before they stop.

[Lucien]

How is Limelight a deal breaker? It's a great song, but I'm sure you've heard it 23525 times live already and chances are it will come back every night on future tours before they stop.

This.

[masterthes]

did they play all of 2112?