CollinRush

No problem....Too much in the world today to not just step back and look at the things that are there for pure enjoyment..and appreciate having those moments....some of these downers on here are missing that point completely...hate the thought of someone waiting with anticipation to not be as excited to the fullest because of some of the shit posted on here about a great band, a great show, and a great time to be had!

I had no issues with the set list going in; but I was really shocked at how awesome some songs came off that I just thought were "Meh". There is always sooo much to take in on every song; musicianship, crowd interaction, video, lights, sound, 'strings'...i was very surprised which songs lit me up....you just never no till you GO, despite how much an expert Rushian you think you might be. For Me, after reading everything here & RIAB I figured I had it down....but the EXPERIENCE still had some surprises. First Set: Grand Designs and Territories held up well. Analog Kid with the slower chorus/keyboard section was tremendous. Thought I was over Bravado, but in the moment of Ged's nod to 9/11 it was peaceful and pleasurable. Interesting that The Body Electric was the track I was most looking forward to in the first set, but even though it sounded good, there was something lacking...maybe cauz Ged did the whole thing from center Mic and triggered the keys...maybe cauz the lights or film didn't show up like they did for the second set...you just never know till you go Second Set: waiting for it to begin....thoughts of 'caravan': "heard it already, but guess what....with the video-lights-pyro-& strings-it had new life and I was shocked how much I enjoyed that performance. The rest of Clockwork Angels was phenomenal. The kind of show that drew me to rush-so much to take in with each song-what a production! Clockwork Angels (song), The Garden, worth the trip alone.....and just when I thought...Ok, i'd seen everything left in the set before.....SHOCK...Red Sector A this time around (esp last night) came off with a light show and slightly different drumming as in the past....and in came new life....Was shocked how much I enjoyed that song last night....never thought I would say that as seeing how many tours they've played it on! Just a reminder why I ACTUALLY go see these guys even though I digest all the spoilers ahead of time!! I write this for all the people waiting to see them, but thinking they know how it's gonna be....DON'T BE SWAYED till you soak it up yourself! You might surprise yourself even though you think you know how you're gonna react....after 30 years seeing this band....YOU JUST NEVER KNOW TILL YOU GO!

I've worked in Pittsburgh since 2006 & went to medschool in Philly so here is my advice: You can park anywhere within a few blocks and walk-Pittsburgh is easy & safe to walk around downtown. It is smaller, so less traffic BUT..To get into the city from the South or East you have to go thru Tunnels and those can be a bitch at "rush" hour. When you get to your hotel, google map and study cauz Pittsburgh roads have a lot of twitsts and turns compared to Philly. Give yourself plenty of time for wrong exits and one-way streets that come to a Point! Once you are off the highway and anywhere near the consol center, get out of the car and walk and you will be home free! Have a safe trip!

Kids and Wife out tonight; I swear I am 17again, sitting in my room with lights off and "stereo" blasting! So hoped when they wind things down they would give us a signals or full GUP boot; but now just have to wait for this tour's DVD!!!! Thanks Guys! Well Done!!

Set 1 The Spirit Of Radio Limelight Freewill The Weapon Chemistry Subdivisions Vapor Trail Distant Early Warning The Enemy Within Force Ten Bravado Manhattan Project Losing It Countdown Set 2 Clockwork Angels The Anarchist Carnies Halo Effect Seven Cities Of Gold The Wreckers Headlong Flight BU2B2 Wish Them Well The Garden Drum Solo Jacob's Ladder Tom Sawyer Encore Something For Nothing 2112 (Overture & TOS)/Hemispheres (Prelude)/Anthem YYZ