Mike Posted July 3, 2004 Report Share Posted July 3, 2004 That's what it said on the ticket, when I first gazed upon it a few months ago, I thought, what a warm way to phrase it, what a "personal" way to phrase it. Well after months of waiting for a concert, the first concert I have attended since 1983, that's right, 1983! Let me just start by saying Rush in Rio lit a fire in me that had smoldered to a barely distinguishable cinder last November. I love music, especially hard rock music. But I re-identified with Rush, a band I had been modestly enjoying on and off for the last 3 decades, in a huge way! After seeing Rush in Rio, then learning of the anniversary tour...I knew I must attend! In addition this gave me an opportunity to share my love for music with my daughter. So we parked the car and took the shuttle to the venue, we got cash from the machine and got our shirts and found our way to our seats, not the best, not the worst. The spot light on Neil's kit, and the crowd goes wild! My daughter was so impressed with the gold shimmer from the hardware on the professors massive set of drums. From the opening of the show I could see the look in my daughters eyes, that look of amazement as she witness the thunder from Alex's amplifiers as he seemingly effortlessly picked away at those all so familiar chords and notes, the smoke filling the stage and the lights and lasers dancing throughout the arena as fans erupted in cheers and shouts of approval to every recognizable tune, hit after hit they played with relentless enthusiasm and energy, made me continually re-ask that question - how old are these guys again?. The first half of the show came to a close, a 15-20 minute break ensued as we stretched and peered around at the enormous diversity of the crowd on hand, fathers with daughters and sons, young teens, hippies, grandfathers, my daughter was definitely surprised at how many other "families" were in attendance. The second half opened with still more energy, some of the crowd were recharged thanks to their visits to the beer gardens, and Alex, Geddy and Neil seemed to have "kicked it up a notch" as the blew through still what seemed like an endless barrage of great songs from a not so distant past, playing with such pleasure and endurance. After what appeared to be the last song, but no one was really fooled, they blasted even more tuned out in an encore that can only be described as AWESOME. Well we left feeling very satisfied, far more than a couple dozen songs and three and a half hours of relentless Rush! OUTSTANDING!! Like a fine wine these guys continued to better with age. I can't wait until they tour again; I hope with all my strength that 2006 brings with it a new album and a new tour! I will be there, my daughter will be there, and by then my son will be old enough... he will be there too. An evening with Rush, and a lifetime with Rush! Have a great weekend! and Safe and splendid Indenpence day!! ~Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatleant Posted July 3, 2004 Report Share Posted July 3, 2004 I replied to this earlier in the day. I even reviewed it after it was posted. Did someone delete it? :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatleant Posted July 3, 2004 Report Share Posted July 3, 2004 Your post was here. There is a ghost in the machine...escaped from the sanatorium..... He will follow you for the rest of your days. Just...don't...look...behind...you.... :: :: Seriously, I don't know. Carl? Sara? LOL!! You funny My reply was short and sweet where I mentioned that it was a good read. I enjoyed it. I don't see why my original reply is gone. I hope I don't start being suspicious. :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindy17838 Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 When Jerry Garcia died, a congressman was asked how many times he had seen the Grateful Dead in concert. His answer was "Not enough". How many times have I seen Rush? "Not enough" Nice to know, Mike that I'm not alone with this feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In heaven Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 Can you remeber what songs they played? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 beatleant, sorry about your post. It wasn't deleted, there must have been a bug, no pun intended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindy17838 Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 Can you remeber what songs they played? I can't remember every song but here are a few Spirit of Radio Limelight Roll the Bones Dreamline Mystic Rhythms Beneath Between Behind Tom Sawyer Red Barchetta Working Man The Trees Xanadu Earthshine YYZ Time Stand Still Subdivisions Show don?t tell Distant early warning I?m sure I?m leaving out some. They played over three hours. From their new all-cover CD ?Crossroads? I remember hearing Summertime Blues Crossroads The Seeker There were only two songs that I was disappointed not to hear Freewill, where I got my signature Closer to the Heart, a classic audience participation song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 Can you remeber what songs they played? They opened with an instrumental medley : Finding My way Anthem Bastille day Passage to Bangkok Small snippet from hemispheres Then full songs- Spirit of radio Force Ten Animate Subdivisions Earthshine Red Barchetta Roll The Bones Bravado YYZ Trees The Seeker One little victory Second set *Had this funny cartoon with the bobble heads Tom sawyer Dreamline Secret Touch Between the Wheels Mystic Rhythms which I just loved watching Neil RED SECTOR A Neil drum solo Acoustic Resist Acoustic Heart of Soul 2112 overture temples of syrinx Earthshine La Villa with a rant about being a Pirate and arrrg-- Bytor XANADU with the white doubleneck Then he brought out the white ES-355 for working man Encore: Summertime Blues (rocked!) Crossroads Limelight -I probably missed a couple, seemed like 31-32 full songs plus the initial meddle. Awesome show!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 ..oh and the dragon video with OLV (just like RIR) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In heaven Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 Sounds awesome!! I can't wait to see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindy17838 Posted July 7, 2004 Report Share Posted July 7, 2004 What did you do Mike, bring a notepad. :: I knew I didn't remember everything. I'm actually thinking of trying to get to one of their east coast shows in August. It was so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2004 What did you do Mike, bring a notepad. :: I knew I didn't remember everything. I'm actually thinking of trying to get to one of their east coast shows in August. It was so good. No, no notepad, I viewed the set list and from what I remember that was it, except, as I state, I'm not 100% certain, no money back guarantees, ok? :: Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashmir Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 I just found out that I won passes to the "Meet and Greet" before the Rush concert begins!!! I'm freaking out!!! They are not allowing cameras to be brought in but they will supply us with cameras. Also no autographs will be given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX Posted July 27, 2004 Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 I went to see them a coupla weeks ago at the Coors Amphitheatre in Chula Vista. They put on a great show clocking in at over 3 hours. It was all quality schtuff ranging from their usual anthemic tunes right down to drum solos and an acoustic set. They never fail to please their fanbase after 30 years in the scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashmir Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 Sounds amazing!! Can't wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashmir Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 The show was amazing!!! 3 hours of (15 min intermission) of non-stop jamming music. Alex did sing a cute version of Happy Birthday to Geddy. Geddy did explain that, "thirty years ago today, Neal joined Rush." During one of the jams some gals came out on stage dressed in provocative attire. My male friends would call it Stripper Wear lol It was totally outta character for a Rush show but I figured they must have been there for Geddy's birthday (shrug) The graphics, cartoons and light show were really well done as well. I loved seeing old photos of the band through the years as they played their hearts out. The best part for me was actually getting to meet Alex and Geddy!!! Basically what you did was stand between them with quick greetings of hellos and 2 photos were taken of you with a camera that they let you keep. I was surprised at just how short they were. Geddy looks so small and thin. I don't know what I was expecting lol As soon as I get the pics developed I will post them for all to see Great show and memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Grizz Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 The show, of course, was outstanding. Rush is always better than ever in concert! Quite a feat. I just couldn't believe it the first time I saw them in '86. I'm an old rocker, and have seen many great bands over the last four decades. Only Pink Floyd has ever outdone Rush in concert, at least in my experience. I loved seeing all the awesome, lovely, happy families this time. Indeed, Rush crosses all demographic boundaries. Their music and guidance could last for many generations. They're that good. I also enjoyed all the middle-aged Bill and Ted's with their bellies stretching out their old tour shirts playing air instruments all over the place. I was really dorky, myself! How about you? :happybanana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashmir Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 The show, of course, was outstanding. Rush is always better than ever in concert! Quite a feat. I just couldn't believe it the first time I saw them in '86. I'm an old rocker, and have seen many great bands over the last four decades. Only Pink Floyd has ever outdone Rush in concert, at least in my experience. :happybanana: Which Floyd tour did you see? I got to see Momentary Lapse of Reason and Division Bell. I felt so amazingly lucky to see them in concert *sigh* :happybanana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunt_Acid Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 MLR has got to be the most depressing album I've ever heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Grizz Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Which Floyd tour did you see? I got to see Momentary Lapse of Reason and Division Bell. I felt so amazingly lucky to see them in concert *sigh* :happybanana: I saw The Division Bell tour in 1994 and the Eclipse tour in 1972. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Phew ! Lucky it wasn't a lecture by Rush Limbaugh ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielj Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Holy Shat he saw the Dark Side Tour :: Your like in my top 30 fav. ppl in the world now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete38890 Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 In 92 I was on my way to Columbia, SC. Driving through Montgomery, I locked into the local classic station.I liked the jock and the tracks, and I gave him a call. When I asked for some Rush, he put me on the air. Rush was playing locally that night. My impromptu plug on the air parlayed into a backstage pass at the show. I was late arriving in Columbia, but it was worth it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Hi, Dany! Great avatar... and it´s always good to see you around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 Grrrr. I came here looking for a fight. Then I realized it wasn't about an evening with Rush Limbaugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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