robertkincaid96 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I saw this today and thought I would pass it along. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rush To Tour Australia in 2007 View Current Signatures - Sign the Petition To: SRO/ Anthem Entertainment Ray Daniels, Shelly Nott, Geddy Lee. Alex Lifeson Neil Peart Ray Daniels Shelly Nott Geddy Lee Alex Lifeson Neil Peart Rush c/o SRO Anthem Entertainment 189 Carlton Street Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5A 2K7 Dear Sirs/Madam: Since 1974, Rush has been a innovative force in Progressive Rock and Roll Music. Their music has influenced at least 2 generations of musicicans to become crafted in their talents. It is the fans of Rush that have made the band's music stand the test of time. Many rush fans have come from all corners of the globe to attend at least one Rush concert in their lifetime, whether it is in Toronto, New York, London, Tokyo, or even Rio De Janero. However, we Rush fans feel that there is another place where Rush fans have been long neglected- Australia, Home of AC/DC, INXS, Kylie Minogue, among other Aussie acts. It would be gratefully appriciated for Rush fans, not only in Australia, but Worldwide, to see the band embark on along overdue tour of Australia- and possibly New Zealand- in 2007. We look forward with great anticipation for this to occur. We want to thank Geddy, Alex, and Neil for making your music a part of our lives and we will hopefull see you perform in Australia next year. Thank You, The International fans of Rush Sincerely, Link To Petition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Signed ! There must be thousands of Aussies and Newzies dying from lack of Rush concerts. Imagine not even having the chance to see Rush...over a thousand bones just to fly to the States or Canada, then they'd have to book accomodations, and get a concert ticket. That's a lot of dough. We all must do the humane thing and sign it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppetKing2112 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Done and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitalsigns318 Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 signed it. Every Rush fan deserves to see them live. It can be a life changing experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4VitalSigns Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Everybody sign this for different strings!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMiltonBanana Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Wait....AC/DC, Kylie Minogue, INXS.......like thats all you have to be proud of....I mean I'll sign it...because everyone should see rush....but surely.....i mean.....thats the best music you have....poor Australia..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundog Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 signed! Yay - hope this works DS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumnut Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 QUOTE (Test4VitalSigns @ Jun 26 2006, 04:14 PM)Everybody sign this for different strings!!! Wouldn't surprise me if DS has a hand in this. Signed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binks Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 It would be a dream come true for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 For DS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerxt Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 As much as i'd like to see this happen it won't. Rush are basically unknown in Australia. I've heard one song played in 25 years, on the radio, and that was for a hot overseas album type show. Absolutely noone outside of a small handful of musos knows who or what Rush is. There would be no money in it as they couldn't sell more than 200 tickets. Bugger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca2112 Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Good Luck!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Slanny Ganizat Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Signed it! Australia would also make a pretty cool setting for a DVD, don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertkincaid96 Posted June 27, 2006 Author Share Posted June 27, 2006 QUOTE (Gerxt @ Jun 27 2006, 02:38 AM)As much as i'd like to see this happen it won't. Rush are basically unknown in Australia. I've heard one song played in 25 years, on the radio, and that was for a hot overseas album type show. Absolutely noone outside of a small handful of musos knows who or what Rush is. There would be no money in it as they couldn't sell more than 200 tickets. Bugger. I am not sure how a group decides where the tickets will and will not sell. I wish that Rush could have a good sell out there like the Eagles did in Melbourne. I really like the Eagles Farewell 1 Tour they recorded in Australia. The last I checked the DVD went 11 X Platinum. I would have never thought The Eagles would sell out there. I guess people have to survey the market or something to see if fans exist. I do remember Geddy stating something like they had no idea they had so many fans in Rio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4VitalSigns Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Does anyone know if any of the guys ever been to Australia for a vacation or a visit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerxt Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 QUOTE As much as i'd like to see this happen it won't. Rush are basically unknown in Australia. I've heard one song played in 25 years, on the radio, and that was for a hot overseas album type show. Absolutely noone outside of a small handful of musos knows who or what Rush is. There would be no money in it as they couldn't sell more than 200 tickets. Bugger. I am not sure how a group decides where the tickets will and will not sell. I wish that Rush could have a good sell out there like the Eagles did in Melbourne. I really like the Eagles Farewell 1 Tour they recorded in Australia. The last I checked the DVD went 11 X Platinum. I would have never thought The Eagles would sell out there. I guess people have to survey the market or something to see if fans exist. I do remember Geddy stating something like they had no idea they had so many fans in Rio. I would love to see a sellout in OZ as well but it just will not happen. Rush have miniscule record sales in Australia and no recognition at all. The Eagles had a long string of number one hits and large record sales which is why they sold well. The reason why Geddy didn't realise they had so many fans in Brazil is because they have no record sales there. People pirate the music because of the povery and lack of legal protection of intellectual property there. Australia is not the same. The simple fact is that they are unknown in OZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace2Grace Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 QUOTE (The Slanny Ganizat @ Jun 27 2006, 12:38 PM) Signed it! Australia would also make a pretty cool setting for a DVD, don't you think? Exactly my train of thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerspheres Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Australia...that's next to Omaha isn't it? I need to start a petition and get them back to Omaha again. It's been too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByTor2112 Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 I would be very happy to see Rush head down under for you fans out that way, but it just wont happen The costs alone to play a handful of shows there would be prohibitive and unless they charge 150 bucks a seat, they would lose a ton of money attempting tour dates there. Hope I am wrong guys, but I just can't see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
different strings Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Jun 27 2006, 09:47 AM) Signed ! There must be thousands of Aussies and Newzies dying from lack of Rush concerts. Imagine not even having the chance to see Rush...over a thousand bones just to fly to the States or Canada, then they'd have to book accomodations, and get a concert ticket. That's a lot of dough. We all must do the humane thing and sign it. One of the best things that I have seen here at TRF this year and of course many thanks for finding this and for posting RoberKincaid96. I agree that there is not much interest here in this country unfortunately but that does not mean that they should never play here. I have met two people this week who used to be RUSH fans around the SIGNALS and MOVING PICTURES era ( early 80's) but lost touch so they are out there in some proportions. Many thanks to JB, Lori and Sundog for signing the petitions so can I ask ALL you fellow TRF er's to sign as well. I just might be Australia's biggest fan but I could use a little help Yes it would make for a nice DVD in Australia witha pic of DS and Neal exchanging solos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
different strings Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 QUOTE (Test4VitalSigns @ Jun 28 2006, 09:12 AM) Does anyone know if any of the guys ever been to Australia for a vacation or a visit? I think that was one of my first questions that I asked when I joined the TRF board last year I don't know the answer either Test but that would sure be a cool way to meet the boys- hey I got an idea I could take them out surfing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
different strings Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 QUOTE (Test4VitalSigns @ Jun 27 2006, 10:14 AM) Everybody sign this for different strings!!! Thanks again for this Test and for everyone else that has signed and NO I haven't had a hand in this DRUM but I would like to shake the persons hand who DID start this rolling and you never know. Btw I used to know ALL the guys in INXS before they called themselves by this name. They were known as the Farriss Brothers in te late 70's and early eighties and did about 60 percent cover songs they were great then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 QUOTE (different strings @ Jun 29 2006, 08:45 PM)QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Jun 27 2006, 09:47 AM) Signed ! There must be thousands of Aussies and Newzies dying from lack of Rush concerts. Imagine not even having the chance to see Rush...over a thousand bones just to fly to the States or Canada, then they'd have to book accomodations, and get a concert ticket. That's a lot of dough. We all must do the humane thing and sign it. One of the best things that I have seen here at TRF this year and of course many thanks for finding this and for posting RoberKincaid96. I agree that there is not much interest here in this country unfortunately but that does not mean that they should never play here. I have met two people this week who used to be RUSH fans around the SIGNALS and MOVING PICTURES era ( early 80's) but lost touch so they are out there in some proportions. Many thanks to JB, Lori and Sundog for signing the petitions so can I ask ALL you fellow TRF er's to sign as well. I just might be Australia's biggest fan but I could use a little help Yes it would make for a nice DVD in Australia witha pic of DS and Neal exchanging solos No worries ds. As I've said before, if we have to we should INVADE the western hemisphere & catch some concerts on their next tour. If the gods are with us it'd coincide with Rushcon 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arleen2112 Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Signed! For DS and ALL the Aussie fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Enemy_Within Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Signed! I hope Aussie gets to have some RUSH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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