Rush v. Dirk, Pratt, & Lerxst

[pg1067]

There are certainly indicia of legitimacy here.  However, it's really hard for me to accept that, on the last night of an incredibly difficult tour, they pulled out a 20 minute "epic" that they hadn't been playing all along.  It's not like they had abundant rehearsal time to get it ready for performance.  If they'd been playing it at soundchecks leading up to that show (or if they did hardcore rehearsals for that show during the five days they had off before that show), you'd expect someone affiliated with the band to remember that.  And, if they hadn't been sounchecking it or didn't rehearse it, that means that, 74 dates into the tour, they pulled out a song they hadn't played in 5-6 months (since the album was recorded) for its first live performance.  Without a recording, it's hard for me to believe this.

Good point. With that said, I find it hard to believe that they didn't perform it at any of their headlining gigs at all. The fact that it is claimed that it was only played at 3 shows doesn't mean it wasn't played at others. Without any boots to confirm one way or the other, I doubt we'll ever know for certain. But to imagine them not playing their brand new first side-long epic at any of the shows on that tour seems a bit hard to believe.

Absolutely agree (at least parts of it).

[Samsara]

Yeah, I mean, I am sure they likely screwed around with it and attempted it at a couple shows. It's not unheard of for bands, even those of Rush's ilk, to play something once or twice out of the blue, and never again. Even a song that long, if they practiced it, my feeling is, they likely tried it a couple times and then didn't bother again.

[Kram]

Yeah, I mean, I am sure they likely screwed around with it and attempted it at a couple shows. It's not unheard of for bands, even those of Rush's ilk, to play something once or twice out of the blue, and never again. Even a song that long, if they practiced it, my feeling is, they likely tried it a couple times and then didn't bother again.

I agree this happens to many bands DT included.  They'll try the song at a few gigs and if they feel it's just not working, or the crowd is not responding favorably, they'll scrap it.  So this lends credence to the band possibly performing it 2-3 times then scraping it.  A true Rush mystery LOL

[Zydar]

Double post, sorry...

[Zydar]

Geddy's memoir will be released in May next year.

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rushs_geddy_lees_memoir_to_be_released_in_may_2023.html

[ReaperKK]

That's exciting, can't wait to get my hands on it.

[RodrigoAltaf]

Alex will play a few songs with a local band called Rheostatics inToronto this Thursday at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern. I'll be there.

[Lethean]

That's awesome. I hope there will be videos of the event.

[red barchetta]

That's exciting, can't wait to get my hands on it.

I'm buying!!!!!!!!!!!!

[romdrums]

Geddy's memoir will be released in May next year.

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rushs_geddy_lees_memoir_to_be_released_in_may_2023.html

Hell yeah!

[ytserush]

That's awesome. I hope there will be videos of the event.

Videos would be great.


Love The Rheostatics. Have a few of their CDs. Neil played a few songs on one of them.

[ytserush]

Geddy's memoir will be released in May next year.

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rushs_geddy_lees_memoir_to_be_released_in_may_2023.html

It was supposed to be out already. Unfortunately, I think the editors want it on the chopping block. Hopefully Geddy is fighting the good fight with that.  Book Tour would be nice. Already thanked him on the last one, but I have no problem thanking him again.

[RodrigoAltaf]

That's awesome. I hope there will be videos of the event.

I went there and Alex was a no show. I left after 4 songs.

[HOF]

Mike Portnoy will be taking part in YYNOT's "Bubba Bash" concert in celebration of Neil Peart on January 7th in Glenside, PA:

https://twitter.com/rushisaband/status/1597679015103717376?s=20&t=bvfuZp8ZbxPcEP0TqOTZKg

[pg1067]

Mike Portnoy will be taking part in YYNOT's "Bubba Bash" concert in celebration of Neil Peart on January 7th in Glenside, PA:

https://twitter.com/rushisaband/status/1597679015103717376?s=20&t=bvfuZp8ZbxPcEP0TqOTZKg

That's AWESOME!  I'm more excited about YYNOT getting this sort of promotion.  Such a great band.  Too bad it's on the other side of the country.

[frogprog]

Not from me! Five minutes away, I will be there!!

[DTA]

I'm in South Jersey so this might be very doable...I'd love to finally see YYNOT

[pg1067]

I cannot recommend YYNOT enough.  I've seen them four times (thrice with Rocky and once with Patty).  The Rush covers are spot on, and the originals are excellent!

[Nick]

Yeah, I'll definitely be at that tribute show.

[ytserush]

That's awesome. I hope there will be videos of the event.

I went there and Alex was a no show. I left after 4 songs.

He was under the weather. I hope he's feeling better. Wish I could have been there.

[ytserush]

Mike Portnoy will be taking part in YYNOT's "Bubba Bash" concert in celebration of Neil Peart on January 7th in Glenside, PA:

https://twitter.com/rushisaband/status/1597679015103717376?s=20&t=bvfuZp8ZbxPcEP0TqOTZKg

That's AWESOME!  I'm more excited about YYNOT getting this sort of promotion.  Such a great band.  Too bad it's on the other side of the country.

Not really a fan but that's not the reason I'm going. The special guests persuaded me that I needed to be there and it is for charity so it's making the evening easier to swallow. If it isn't sold out already it's close which is mildly surprising to me given the atypical short notice from a prior age.

[ytserush]

Yeah, I'll definitely be at that tribute show.

Awesome!

See you there!

[pg1067]

Mike Portnoy will be taking part in YYNOT's "Bubba Bash" concert in celebration of Neil Peart on January 7th in Glenside, PA:

https://twitter.com/rushisaband/status/1597679015103717376?s=20&t=bvfuZp8ZbxPcEP0TqOTZKg

That's AWESOME!  I'm more excited about YYNOT getting this sort of promotion.  Such a great band.  Too bad it's on the other side of the country.

Not really a fan but that's not the reason I'm going. The special guests persuaded me that I needed to be there and it is for charity so it's making the evening easier to swallow. If it isn't sold out already it's close which is mildly surprising to me given the atypical short notice from a prior age.

From what I've read on YYNOT social media, it started out as a normal YYNOT show and then morphed into what it is now.

[ytserush]

I'm kind of curious as to who organized it. There are at least two more Rush tributes playing in a 90 minute radius around here around that time. I thought I remember seeing the listing a few months back with no mention of Neil which would have caught my attention, but maybe not.

[pg1067]

YYNOT's bassist, Tim Starace, and MP have a mutual friend, and I believe things snowballed from there.

[stugotz]

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[Tim Starace]

YYNOT's bassist, Tim Starace, and MP have a mutual friend, and I believe things snowballed from there.

That's pretty much how it happened.

The show got booked a while ago and only recently did I notice that it was on the 3rd anniversary of Neil's passing. At that point we actually contemplated postponing the show out of respect to the family.
But after a call to a friend, we came up with a better idea - a "Celebration of his life while raising money and awareness" Every special guest involved in this is donating their time and covering all of their own travel expenses. 100 percent of all merch is going to Cedar Sinai in Neil's name. There will also be several special items auctioned off as well. Honestly I thought trying to get something like this together with so many artists would be difficult, but it was surprisingly easy as everyone involved has such love, respect, and admiration for Neil that it fell right into place rather easily.

Hope to see you there!

BTW if anyone would like to contribute directly to Cedar Sinai in Neil's name here is the direct link.

https://giving.cedars-sinai.edu/neilpeartbraintumorresearch

[pg1067]

YYNOT's bassist, Tim Starace, and MP have a mutual friend, and I believe things snowballed from there.

That's pretty much how it happened.

The show got booked a while ago and only recently did I notice that it was on the 3rd anniversary of Neil's passing. At that point we actually contemplated postponing the show out of respect to the family.
But after a call to a friend, we came up with a better idea - a "Celebration of his life while raising money and awareness" Every special guest involved in this is donating their time and covering all of their own travel expenses. 100 percent of all merch is going to Cedar Sinai in Neil's name. There will also be several special items auctioned off as well. Honestly I thought trying to get something like this together with so many artists would be difficult, but it was surprisingly easy as everyone involved has such love, respect, and admiration for Neil that it fell right into place rather easily.

Hope to see you there!

BTW if anyone would like to contribute directly to Cedar Sinai in Neil's name here is the direct link.

https://giving.cedars-sinai.edu/neilpeartbraintumorresearch

Hey Tim!  Didn't expect to see you here.

Unfortunately, I live in Billy's neck of the woods, and the show is my daughter's birthday weekend (and her last weekend home before heading back to college).  Otherwise, I'd have given serious thoughts to flying out.  I'll just have to wait for the next Coach House show (or maybe a return to the Gaslamp)!  Cheers!

[Tim Starace]

Howdy!

If this goes well, as we fully expect, this will become an annual event. So you should be covered out on the West Coast in the near future.

[pg1067]

Howdy!

If this goes well, as we fully expect, this will become an annual event. So you should be covered out on the West Coast in the near future.

Outstanding!  My YYNOT show count is at 4 (twice at Alvas, once at the Canyon and once at the Coach House).  Looking forward to seeing that number rise.

[Samsara]

Howdy!

If this goes well, as we fully expect, this will become an annual event. So you should be covered out on the West Coast in the near future.

Hell yeah. Very cool. Happy Holidays Tim!

[Tim Starace]

Howdy!

If this goes well, as we fully expect, this will become an annual event. So you should be covered out on the West Coast in the near future.

Hell yeah. Very cool. Happy Holidays Tim!

Same to you and yours, brother!

[KevShmev]

The more Rush fans here, the better!!  Welcome!! 

[King Postwhore]

Nice!!!

[The Letter M]

Just came back from my local Barnes & Noble where today is the 2nd and last day for a 50% off sale on ALL hardcover books, so I found and picked up the small Illustrated Neil Peart Quotes, and the massive Wandering The Face Of The Earth: The Complete Touring History 1968-2015. Only $35 plus tax for both! Can't wait to thumb through the tour history book!

-Marc.