The Omega Concern

The Producer on several of those is Geddy's brother, Allan Weinrib.

Great post! I was wondering how many equipment switched he had made. Geddy really looks to be enjoying himself this tour (although he looked pained by the doubleneck a few times in Tampa). I too would love to see Steiny return for DEW!

I will also be gathering on the 24th of May, see you all there!

King Crimson just did a short tour where they played mostly the same songs each night (rotated in/out a couple) but varied the order every night so each show was unique. I can't see Rush doing that for the entire show due to lighting/set changes but very cool if they keep it fluid enough so that every night is special.

No double-necks! Damn!

I have heard Geddy in interviews challenging anyone else to play his live rig. He is doing so much up there and certain songs from the keyboard era are so complex that there is no way he could do some without sampling. I have no problem with it, it is still his work!

Hand Over Fist - Hand Soap Out of the Cradle - Baby Soap Face Up - Facial Wash Between Sun and Moon - Soap for the taint Leave That Thing Alone - Soap for teenage boys The Body Electric - Body Wash I Think I'm Going Bald - Scalp Cream Cinderella Man - Soap on a Rope In The Mood - for those "special" occasions

Time for setlist predictions?

"She Said No" by John Wesley (Porcupine Tree) is by far the saddest song ever!

What is The Omega Concern? As Alex realized that he had to play acoustic guitar for some Rush tunes and then quickly switch to his electric ("Closer to the Heart," etc.), he crafted a stand (actually an attachment to a Tama Titan cymbal stand) that holds his acoustic in an adjustable playing position. He soon began to sell this as a product (1st to Music Emporium) under the company label "The Omega Concern." Apparently, Alex's "company" also made Geddy a light-up lyric stand and Neil got a newspaper/book holder so he could read while he eats breakfast.

I am huge Crimson fan, here is my list: 1. Lizard 2. Red 3. Starless and Bible Black 4. ITCOTCK 5. Islands 6. In The Wake of Poseidon 7. Larks Tongues in Aspic 8. Thrak 9. Discipline 10. Construction of Light 11. The Power to Believe 12. Three of a Perfect Pair 13. Beat I do not really listen to the Belew era stuff much these days. And yes, I did put Islands before Larks! Listen to the live album "Live at Summit Studios" to get a real appreciation for this era of the band.

I don't see them ever getting the nod to do the half time show but both Styx and Kiss have played the pre-game show so i could see that as a possibility. if that were the case i could see them playing this set: Spirit of Radio Tom Sawyer One Little Victory (with drum solo beginning) Working Man a good mix of early/mid/late :rush: and the drum solo would be a must!

Taking out the ones Geddy would struggle with first and narrowing down the list from there, I get came up with this list. In no particular order: Face Up The Big Wheel Cut To The Chase Alien Shore Totem Peaceable Kingdom How It Is Vapor Trail Sweet Miracle We Hold On

No real order on this list... Out of the Cradle - cause these 60 year old guys are endlessly rocking Beneath, Between and Behind - just rocks, listen to the ESL version! Red Lenses - saw this live in '84 and wish they would bring it back Nobody's Hero - this one ranks first in the misunderstood meaning category (not one of my fav's but deserves to be on here) We Hold On - most rocking album closer ever, great guitar riff The Big Wheel - and why was this not a single? How It Is - again, why was this not a single? Face Up - I have always loved the lyric "Am I in a groove or is it a rut" Chemistry - this one just has a different vibe than anything before it Circumstances - this is the one that first got me hooked

I am upset with this! I heard that the main set would have Superconductor and Speed of Love and the second set would feature For What It's Worth to celebrate 10 years of Feedback!