Will Rush Add More Shows

[GabesCavesOfIce]

So if Hugh Syme and rushisaband were TRF members, they'd probably get ridiculed and blasted endlessly. Although me being fulfilled and appreciative of the enormous effort of R40, I am much less optimistic, as I hold out the slightest of hope for a few residencies in NA and Euro in 2017, here are others takes ( these are their thoughts, in no way shape or form do I think they are predictions)-

 

 

Rushisaband, the excellent online blog that has been spot on about most Rush news and not only about that special song, but the specific metropolitan areas it would be played weeks in advance-

 

"There's still no word on whether the band will be extending the tour at some point, but the buzz in recent band interviews and within the Rush camp is promising; there's a lot of talk about how great the band feels and how much fun they are having. Keep your fingers crossed! "

 

And Hugh Syme, longtime artistic collaborator with Rush-

 

"My feeling is there's going to be some kind of demand from Europe, and they always get such a great response when they go to Rio. So if they get the right kind of offers they may just do it because, what the hell, they want to and they can. But that's just me thinking out loud. I think as a band, letting go of their entire career and closing the doors is an improbability. I just don't see them kind of going gently, just ignoring music. I think something's going to happen in a couple of years, even if they're deluding themselves into thinking this is a swan song. I think they will do another album -- I just happen to believe that. ..."

 

.

 

That makes me laugh. What do you want them to say? "We're having an awful time. It's a real drag touring when you're over sixty. We're worn out. Neil is in pain. Alex is in pain and keeps flubbing on his guitar on account of his fingers not being able to move well. This tour is taking a lot out of us and we are glad it's only 35 cities."?

 

What does this mean: "So if they get the right kind of offers they may just do it.."? What kind of offers? Money?

 

I was simply including the voice of others to this discussion.

 

Somehow it looks like "they" was switched from RIAB and HS to Rush?

 

I'll answer your ridicule (?) as follows,

 

"As we have spoken about at length publicly in the past, the three of us are all dealing with various issues and really don't know what the future holds. We thank our fans for their enormous support over the last 40 years."

 

Simple

Honest

Fair

 

Also it does not lead anyone to develop false expectations. I am certain that is important to two of the band members, and fairly certain to the third band member.

 

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[Bard]

So if Hugh Syme and rushisaband were TRF members, they'd probably get ridiculed and blasted endlessly. Although me being fulfilled and appreciative of the enormous effort of R40, I am much less optimistic, as I hold out the slightest of hope for a few residencies in NA and Euro in 2017, here are others takes ( these are their thoughts, in no way shape or form do I think they are predictions)-

 

 

Rushisaband, the excellent online blog that has been spot on about most Rush news and not only about that special song, but the specific metropolitan areas it would be played weeks in advance-

 

"There's still no word on whether the band will be extending the tour at some point, but the buzz in recent band interviews and within the Rush camp is promising; there's a lot of talk about how great the band feels and how much fun they are having. Keep your fingers crossed! "

 

And Hugh Syme, longtime artistic collaborator with Rush-

 

"My feeling is there's going to be some kind of demand from Europe, and they always get such a great response when they go to Rio. So if they get the right kind of offers they may just do it because, what the hell, they want to and they can. But that's just me thinking out loud. I think as a band, letting go of their entire career and closing the doors is an improbability. I just don't see them kind of going gently, just ignoring music. I think something's going to happen in a couple of years, even if they're deluding themselves into thinking this is a swan song. I think they will do another album -- I just happen to believe that. ..."

 

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That makes me laugh. What do you want them to say? "We're having an awful time. It's a real drag touring when you're over sixty. We're worn out. Neil is in pain. Alex is in pain and keeps flubbing on his guitar on account of his fingers not being able to move well. This tour is taking a lot out of us and we are glad it's only 35 cities."?

 

What does this mean: "So if they get the right kind of offers they may just do it.."? What kind of offers? Money?

 

LOL, exactly, Lorraine. That's the trouble with fanboys taking interviews literally when in truth they're figurative. They're not going to piss on the current parade by saying, "Oh, well, we're struggling, and we're okay finishing this R40 thing, but when it's done we're going to chill and seeing as how we're all gonna be in our mid 60's by the time we even think about doing something again, this is probably it."

 

The Canucks don't need anymore more money. They made plenty on the last several tours.

 

Neil and Alex are playing under duress.

 

This ain't rocket science.

 

Man, some people really are scared of death, LOL.

[Lorraine]

So if Hugh Syme and rushisaband were TRF members, they'd probably get ridiculed and blasted endlessly. Although me being fulfilled and appreciative of the enormous effort of R40, I am much less optimistic, as I hold out the slightest of hope for a few residencies in NA and Euro in 2017, here are others takes ( these are their thoughts, in no way shape or form do I think they are predictions)-

 

 

Rushisaband, the excellent online blog that has been spot on about most Rush news and not only about that special song, but the specific metropolitan areas it would be played weeks in advance-

 

"There's still no word on whether the band will be extending the tour at some point, but the buzz in recent band interviews and within the Rush camp is promising; there's a lot of talk about how great the band feels and how much fun they are having. Keep your fingers crossed! "

 

And Hugh Syme, longtime artistic collaborator with Rush-

 

"My feeling is there's going to be some kind of demand from Europe, and they always get such a great response when they go to Rio. So if they get the right kind of offers they may just do it because, what the hell, they want to and they can. But that's just me thinking out loud. I think as a band, letting go of their entire career and closing the doors is an improbability. I just don't see them kind of going gently, just ignoring music. I think something's going to happen in a couple of years, even if they're deluding themselves into thinking this is a swan song. I think they will do another album -- I just happen to believe that. ..."

 

.

 

That makes me laugh. What do you want them to say? "We're having an awful time. It's a real drag touring when you're over sixty. We're worn out. Neil is in pain. Alex is in pain and keeps flubbing on his guitar on account of his fingers not being able to move well. This tour is taking a lot out of us and we are glad it's only 35 cities."?

 

What does this mean: "So if they get the right kind of offers they may just do it.."? What kind of offers? Money?

 

I was simply including the voice of others to this discussion.

 

Somehow it looks like "they" was switched from RIAB and HS to Rush?

 

I'll answer your ridicule (?) as follows,

 

"As we have spoken about at length publicly in the past, the three of us are all dealing with various issues and really don't know what the future holds. We thank our fans for their enormous support over the last 40 years."

 

Simple

Honest

Fair

 

Also it does not lead anyone to develop false expectations. I am certain that is important to two of the band members, and fairly certain to the third band member.

 

.

 

Ridicule? :laughing guy: It's reality. What do you want them to tell you? They are consummate professional public relations men. Especially Geddy. They have had long decades of experience in what to and what not to say.

 

What would I personally want? For them to continue on touring. But I am a year younger than Geddy and Alex, and two years younger than Neil. I understand what they are up against.

[EagleMoon]

So if Hugh Syme and rushisaband were TRF members, they'd probably get ridiculed and blasted endlessly. Although me being fulfilled and appreciative of the enormous effort of R40, I am much less optimistic, as I hold out the slightest of hope for a few residencies in NA and Euro in 2017, here are others takes ( these are their thoughts, in no way shape or form do I think they are predictions)-

 

 

Rushisaband, the excellent online blog that has been spot on about most Rush news and not only about that special song, but the specific metropolitan areas it would be played weeks in advance-

 

"There's still no word on whether the band will be extending the tour at some point, but the buzz in recent band interviews and within the Rush camp is promising; there's a lot of talk about how great the band feels and how much fun they are having. Keep your fingers crossed! "

 

And Hugh Syme, longtime artistic collaborator with Rush-

 

"My feeling is there's going to be some kind of demand from Europe, and they always get such a great response when they go to Rio. So if they get the right kind of offers they may just do it because, what the hell, they want to and they can. But that's just me thinking out loud. I think as a band, letting go of their entire career and closing the doors is an improbability. I just don't see them kind of going gently, just ignoring music. I think something's going to happen in a couple of years, even if they're deluding themselves into thinking this is a swan song. I think they will do another album -- I just happen to believe that. ..."

 

.

 

That makes me laugh. What do you want them to say? "We're having an awful time. It's a real drag touring when you're over sixty. We're worn out. Neil is in pain. Alex is in pain and keeps flubbing on his guitar on account of his fingers not being able to move well. This tour is taking a lot out of us and we are glad it's only 35 cities."?

 

What does this mean: "So if they get the right kind of offers they may just do it.."? What kind of offers? Money?

 

I was simply including the voice of others to this discussion.

 

Somehow it looks like "they" was switched from RIAB and HS to Rush?

 

I'll answer your ridicule (?) as follows,

 

"As we have spoken about at length publicly in the past, the three of us are all dealing with various issues and really don't know what the future holds. We thank our fans for their enormous support over the last 40 years."

 

Simple

Honest

Fair

 

Also it does not lead anyone to develop false expectations. I am certain that is important to two of the band members, and fairly certain to the third band member.

 

.

 

Ridicule? :laughing guy: It's reality. What do you want them to tell you? They are consummate professional public relations men. Especially Geddy. They have had long decades of experience in what to and what not to say.

 

What would I personally want? For them to continue on touring. But I am a year younger than Geddy and Alex, and two years younger than Neil. I understand what they are up against.

 

I agree with you, Lorraine. They're not going to say anything negative to the press. They don't want to shut that door even if they are feeling and thinking it.

[Bard]

And because they're the kinda guys who aren't going to be definitive in media, fanboys are desperately reaching for hope. (in the most self serving manner, alas).

 

 

Rush is just trying to be casual about it.

 

They're going to go quietly into that long goodnight. :)

 

Relax, kids. It's only rock and roll.

Edited July 3, 2015 by Bard

[DistantEarlySignals]

Taken from the tour book:

 

BOOKING AGENCY

USA - Artist Group International - Adam Komfeld, June Chaiyasit USA - Art

International - The Agency Group - Neil Warnock, Samantha Henfrey

Canada ? Feldman - Vinny Cinquemani, Olivia Ootes

 

International could just mean USA or something, but it cites different people.... Just something to think about....

Edited July 3, 2015 by DistantEarlySignals

[librarian]

I just saw them on Monday and I miss them already. They were my Main Hobby Business! What am I going to do now?

 

[Mr. JD]

Taken from the tour book:

 

BOOKING AGENCY

USA - Artist Group International - Adam Komfeld, June Chaiyasit USA - Art

International - The Agency Group - Neil Warnock, Samantha Henfrey

Canada ? Feldman - Vinny Cinquemani, Olivia Ootes

 

International could just mean USA or something, but it cites different people.... Just something to think about....

They probably list their main business partners as a courtesy regardless of whether or not they are using them on the present your.

[Jaminbenb]

Taken from the tour book:

 

BOOKING AGENCY

USA - Artist Group International - Adam Komfeld, June Chaiyasit USA - Art

International - The Agency Group - Neil Warnock, Samantha Henfrey

Canada ? Feldman - Vinny Cinquemani, Olivia Ootes

 

International could just mean USA or something, but it cites different people.... Just something to think about....

 

Canada and the United States are two separate countries....it covers that....

[RUSHandOSU]

Neil wanted to stop touring before Presto was made and told the others this but decided it was his obligation to tour because it's what a musician does. There's no question if he wants to hang it up or not. I'll stay on the side of no more touring. Maybe 2 more albums. Maybe and a BIG maybe a couple of radio city and la and tornoto shows.

[Karena]

No one knows what will happen in the future, there is no harm in speculating. The opinion that it might not be over indicates nothing other than being open to a possibility. It does not represent fear or some kind of pathology, as some seem to think. It is reasonable to be open to possibilities, I've learned many things don't go the way that seems obvious or likely. Crazy things can happen, even as we get older, you just never know.

[fraroc]

Bard loves bringing everybody down

 

You're too young to care. :)

I'm roughly the same age as him (21) and I agree with you. We're acting all entitled and as I have posted before, watch the first half of this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNaEEj7gCqM

 

People here are going on about the very specific word choices the band chooses in interviews about very open ended topics. Some are declaring statements of doom and hopelessness while others are a bit more optimistic. I don't understand why it's so hard for people to just accept that the future is open ended. Don't expect anything, be happy if they do. They owe all of us nothing at all. They've given us 40+ years of entertainment. Anything after 1997 is just a bonus considering the band could still be dead. I once made peace with the idea that I'd never see them since I lived too far away. I've now seen them 3 times and I'm very happy that I have. I'm not depressed at the idea that they may hang it up after this, but happy to at least see them off, something denied to many people this tour. If they record again, great. If they choose to settle down, also great. If they're happy and doing what they want to, that's the only thing we should want from them.

 

I'm not even sad about the possibility (emphasis)of Rush breaking up after this tour anymore. But it's exactly that, a possibility that we won't see them anymore, Bard is just too thick skulled to admit that absolutely nothing is set in stone yet. Hell, Alex Lifeson himself said that he was open to performing again after this tour in a David Gilmour short tour style or a residency, why would Alex lie? If Alex thought Rush was done, that possibility wouldn't even be entertained.

 

I mean, Alex says Rush isn't done but Bard still denies it? That's a special kind of thick skulled right there.

 

You're just a kid. You know nothing yet about possibilities. But someday you will. :)

 

That is not precisely what Alex said. Some of you fanboys are taking certain statements as actual hardline projections, when all they are in truth is answers to interview questions 'nicely' redirecting an outright proclamation of retirement. You're young. Thick skulled is thinking they should carry on just for your own sake, not theirs.

 

Enough information has been given to clearly indicate pending retirement. It's up to the individual to hope for otherwise, of course.

 

But it's a fool's errand in this particular case. Time will show all, won't it. Nope, nothing is set in stone, the only thing in life that is, is we all get to die. Short of that, anything's possible.

 

But it's not likely.

 

I dunno how a 21 year old Rush fan would lament such a thing anyway. We all get to miss flashpoint events that happened before our time. You are no different. Get over it and yourself.

 

Do I really need to keep repeating myself over and over and over again to WHY I was sad in the first place?

[Bard]

 

 

Do I really need to keep repeating myself over and over and over again to WHY I was sad in the first place?

 

No, you definitely don't. It is crystal clear. That said, being relative is an acquired adult skill. Appreciate what you have. Some 5 to 7 thousand kids will die in Africa today from malnutrition. It's a sure bet they're not thinking about whether Rush will ever tour again. Perspective is everything, son.

[Union 5-3992]

This may get more interesting

http://i.imgur.com/ERoBFTM.gifT

Edited July 4, 2015 by Union 5-3992

[Fordgalaxy]

I know a guy who used to work for DHL and one of his co-workers said he heard from someone he knows who works "in the industry" that there have been some people in England speculating that Rush would play 4 shows over the course of 2 weeks at the Hammersmith Odeon and then play one show at Madison Square Garden and one last show at The Forum in Los Angeles.

 

 

The fact that a thread of pure speculation has grown to 9 pages is nearing pathetic.

[Bard]

I heard from my dog groomer's boyfriend's uncle's half-sister that they'll play a series of club gigs throughout the deep South in the U.S., then a quick casino circuit through north Africa, and play their final farewell gig (rumored to be 4 hours in length, wherein they will play AFTK and Hemispheres in their entirety) at the main base at the foot of Mount Everest.

[Lorraine]

I'm going to try to get tickets to that one. I've never seen Mount Everest. Edited July 4, 2015 by Lorraine

[Fordgalaxy]

I'm going to try to get tickets to that one. I've never seen Mount Everest.

 

This will prepare for what to look for when you get close. It's hard to see. http://s.hswstatic.com/gif/climbing-mount-everest-5.jpg

[Lorraine]

I'm going to try to get tickets to that one. I've never seen Mount Everest.

 

This will prepare for what to look for when you get close. It's hard to see. http://s.hswstatic.com/gif/climbing-mount-everest-5.jpg

Not that grand. Looks like a massive oil splattered white tablecloth. Guess I'll go anyway, and I'll just have to sit through the grueling experience of AFTK and Hemispheres in their entirety. ;) ;)

[TexMike]

I'm going to try to get tickets to that one. I've never seen Mount Everest.

 

This will prepare for what to look for when you get close. It's hard to see. http://s.hswstatic.com/gif/climbing-mount-everest-5.jpg

 

Man, lasers coming out of there is gonna friggin' rule! ;)

[GabesCavesOfIce]

So if Hugh Syme and rushisaband were TRF members, they'd probably get ridiculed and blasted endlessly. Although me being fulfilled and appreciative of the enormous effort of R40, I am much less optimistic, as I hold out the slightest of hope for a few residencies in NA and Euro in 2017, here are others takes ( these are their thoughts, in no way shape or form do I think they are predictions)-

 

 

Rushisaband, the excellent online blog that has been spot on about most Rush news and not only about that special song, but the specific metropolitan areas it would be played weeks in advance-

 

"There's still no word on whether the band will be extending the tour at some point, but the buzz in recent band interviews and within the Rush camp is promising; there's a lot of talk about how great the band feels and how much fun they are having. Keep your fingers crossed! "

 

And Hugh Syme, longtime artistic collaborator with Rush-

 

"My feeling is there's going to be some kind of demand from Europe, and they always get such a great response when they go to Rio. So if they get the right kind of offers they may just do it because, what the hell, they want to and they can. But that's just me thinking out loud. I think as a band, letting go of their entire career and closing the doors is an improbability. I just don't see them kind of going gently, just ignoring music. I think something's going to happen in a couple of years, even if they're deluding themselves into thinking this is a swan song. I think they will do another album -- I just happen to believe that. ..."

 

.

 

That makes me laugh. What do you want them to say? "We're having an awful time. It's a real drag touring when you're over sixty. We're worn out. Neil is in pain. Alex is in pain and keeps flubbing on his guitar on account of his fingers not being able to move well. This tour is taking a lot out of us and we are glad it's only 35 cities."?

 

What does this mean: "So if they get the right kind of offers they may just do it.."? What kind of offers? Money?

 

I was simply including the voice of others to this discussion.

 

Somehow it looks like "they" was switched from RIAB and HS to Rush?

 

I'll answer your ridicule (?) as follows,

 

"As we have spoken about at length publicly in the past, the three of us are all dealing with various issues and really don't know what the future holds. We thank our fans for their enormous support over the last 40 years."

 

Simple

Honest

Fair

 

Also it does not lead anyone to develop false expectations. I am certain that is important to two of the band members, and fairly certain to the third band member.

 

.

 

Ridicule? It's reality. What do you want them to tell you? They are consummate professional public relations men. Especially Geddy. They have had long decades of experience in what to and what not to say.

 

What would I personally want? For them to continue on touring. But I am a year younger than Geddy and Alex, and two years younger than Neil. I understand what they are up against.

 

I was adding the thoughts of a few with ties to the band to the discussion. Got no idea why someone would think it represents what I think.

 

Me? I drove over eleven hundred miles and spent boatloads of dinero on four R40 shows and travel costs. I think that says enough of my thoughts as to where Rush is in their career.

 

The TRF retirement insistence crowd is a funny animal. I've run into about a dozen old Rush friends and acquaintances over the last few months, and when R40 comes up, in EVERY case, the conversation goes something like this...

 

ME- So, you catch R40, looks like this is it.

 

Friend/acquaintance - (amused look) what the HECK are you talking about? THATS NOT WHAT THE BAND HAS SAID.

 

So attack my personality all you like, not specifically you Lorraine, but the general retirement insistence crowd, but I have planned on this being it for full tours, but will listen to what Geddy has ACTUALLY SAID ("I see no reason why we wouldn't play gigs in the future" ...among many comments) before the nonsense on this site.

 

Sure, Ged doesn't want to "look bad" saying this is the end, then they play again. What's a zillion times worse? Giving false expectations to the fans HE credits as the sole reason they achieved, HOF status, which THEY site as a huge deal. Some wish to read tea leaves and look at shadows to seek the truth. I'll just listen to what the men with integrity say. Any thoughts, Neil?

 

 

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Edited July 5, 2015 by Gabrielgil513

[EagleMoon]

I think there can be a big difference on what people say for the media than what they actually think.

[Narps]

I think there can be a big difference on what people say for the media than what they actually think.

Politicians for example...

[Digital Dad]

I'm going to try to get tickets to that one. I've never seen Mount Everest.

 

This will prepare for what to look for when you get close. It's hard to see. http://s.hswstatic.com/gif/climbing-mount-everest-5.jpg

 

Mt Everest. Forbidding. Aloof. Terrifying. The mountain with the biggest tits in the world.

[Xanadu]

I'm going to try to get tickets to that one. I've never seen Mount Everest.

 

Be careful of saying things like that without a smiley emoticon. People are apt to think you are being serious. :eyeroll: